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Otters just tested positive for the coronavirus

Critters around the world have contracted the coronavirus, and some apes are even vaccinated.

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Host a sustainable affair with these environmentally-friendly tips

Reduce, reuse, recycle, and rejoice.

By Sara Kiley Watson

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All the new products from Apple’s ‘Spring Loaded’ announcement event

New announcements could include an iPad Pro, AirPods, Apple TV, and more.

By Stan Horaczek

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Space

5,000 tons of ancient ‘extraterrestrial dust’ fall on Earth each year

By Leto Sapunar

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5 Google Chrome tips that will level up your browsing

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Animals

High temperatures can cause embryonic bearded dragons to change sex

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Humans haven’t always wrecked the environment

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By Emily Cerf Apr 19, 2021

Health

UK doctors will re-expose COVID-19 survivors to study how long immunity lasts

Here's what you need to know this week.

By Stan Horaczek Apr 19, 2021

Technology

This two-way charger turns electric cars into a backup power source for your home

The small dcbel appliance lives in your garage and manages every aspect of your energy usage.

By David Roza/Task & Purpose Apr 19, 2021

Military

Meet the woman who set a record for running in a 96-pound bomb suit

U.S. Army Captain Kaitlyn Hernandez took blast-proof armor to the track—and crushed it.

By PopSci Staff Apr 18, 2021

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What to expect from Apple’s ‘Spring Loaded’ product announcement event

Possible announcements include new iPad Pro models, as well as AirPods and more.

By Tammy Duckworth Apr 17, 2021

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Senator Tammy Duckworth describes the day her Black Hawk was shot down

It was November of 2004 in Iraq, and an RPG hit the helicopter.

By Nikita Amir Apr 16, 2021

Science

The world needs dark skies more than ever. Here’s why.

Dark Sky Places help us imagine a world where we can all see the night sky.

By Kelsey D. Atherton Apr 16, 2021

Technology

DARPA wants cave robots that can scout ahead for threats or missing people

The program is called the Subterranean Challenge.

By Jason Eckert/The Conversation Apr 16, 2021

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Tips to make online job searching more productive and less soul crushing

The world is a rough place for college graduates right now. But the internet can make it better.

By Rob Stumpf Apr 16, 2021

Technology

Spotify made a ‘Car Thing’ to control music without touching your phone

The gadget even has a knob to help you navigate your tunes as you drive.

By Harry Guinness Apr 16, 2021

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A writer’s guide to overcoming procrastination

The next great novel may be at your fingertips—if only you could manage to stop watching YouTube videos.

Otters just tested positive for the coronavirus

Jumping rope is an unbeatable cardio workout—if you do it correctly

These states have now vaccinated a majority of their adults

Ditch Google for good with these apps and gadgets

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Host a sustainable affair with these environmentally-friendly tips

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Should vaccinated people still get COVID tests?

These are the most common allergies (and the deadliest)

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All the new products from Apple’s ‘Spring Loaded’ announcement event

Prince Philip’s hearse was a ‘very British SUV,’ designed by the royal himself

5 uses for Google Maps beyond navigation

Here’s how New York’s ‘vaccine passport’ app works.

Space

5,000 tons of ancient ‘extraterrestrial dust’ fall on Earth each year

Astronomers cooked up alien atmospheres in an oven

Ask Us Anything: What happens to your body when you die in space?

Scientists brought ‘Mars spiders’ to Earth—here’s how

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5 Google Chrome tips that will level up your browsing

A complete guide on how to safely take, send, and store nudes

9 advanced Gmail searches that will dig up stuff you never knew you missed

23 useful Mac settings hiding in plain sight

Animals

High temperatures can cause embryonic bearded dragons to change sex

The biggest animal ever to fly was a reptile with a giraffe-like neck

In the battle for the crown, Indian jumping ants shrink and regrow their brains

Salmonella could be lurking at your bird feeders and baths. Here’s how to clean them.

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Humans haven’t always wrecked the environment

Loud industrial noise hurts neighboring trees

Are your cleaning products really green? Here’s how to tell.

Compost can help protect us from food poisoning

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UK doctors will re-expose COVID-19 survivors to study how long immunity lasts

This two-way charger turns electric cars into a backup power source for your home

Meet the woman who set a record for running in a 96-pound bomb suit

What to expect from Apple’s ‘Spring Loaded’ product announcement event

Senator Tammy Duckworth describes the day her Black Hawk was shot down

The world needs dark skies more than ever. Here’s why.

DARPA wants cave robots that can scout ahead for threats or missing people

Tips to make online job searching more productive and less soul crushing

Spotify made a ‘Car Thing’ to control music without touching your phone

A writer’s guide to overcoming procrastination