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Nintendo Switch vs. Lite: Which of Nintendo’s handheld gaming consoles should you buy?

If you’re looking to pick up a new portable system, the only debate is Nintendo Switch vs. Switch Lite.

By Nicholas Ware

LGBTQ+ health networks helped make urban neighborhoods more resilient against COVID
The legacy of AIDS organizing shone through as queer communities dispensed care and other resources. By Daniel Baldwin Hess & Alex Bitterman/The Conversation
What you need to know about heart inflammation and COVID-19 vaccines
COVID poses a vastly bigger threat to your heart than the vaccine. By Hannah Seo
How to get any Android app on your Amazon Fire HD tablet, plus 8 other tips
There's more to this tablet than meets the eye. By David Nield

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‘Fugitive dust’ seems to have caused last summer’s salmonella outbreak from peaches

Nearby chickens and cows contributed to the contamination of peaches that led to a large outbreak of salmonella.

By Philip Kiefer

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Windows 11 is coming to your PC—and it’s bringing Android apps with it

Microsoft just introduced Windows 11 to the world. Here's what to know about the free new OS.

By Stan Horaczek

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Space

A large, yellow moon rises over the branches of a tree.

The Strawberry Moon, explained

By Erin Fennessy

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Life Hacks

Chinese banyan bonsai tree on bright yellow

The beauty and science of growing bonsai

By Stan Horaczek

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Animals

Moray eels enjoy surf ‘n turf with a surprise second set of jaws

By Hannah Seo

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Health

Blue and purple leishmania cells stained under a microscope

Flesh-eating parasites are on the rise in the US

By Agostino Petroni/Undark

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Best shoe inserts for your uncomfortable kicks

Save your soles with these arch angels.

By Stan Horaczek Jun 23, 2021

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As more people work from home, internet speed requirements have become a critical issue

Millions of American students and employees lack the necessary connection.

By Christine Peterson/ Outdoor Life Jun 23, 2021

Environment

COVID drove more people to go fishing, but at what cost?

While patterns are largely anecdotal, biologists are trying to get hard data on the health of fish populations post-shutdowns.

By PopSci Commerce Team Jun 23, 2021

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The best tablets that aren’t iPads

Forget the old-school home entertainment system—you can get it all in something that weighs less than a notebook.

By Kelsey D. Atherton Jun 23, 2021

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This drone can detect human screams. What could go wrong?

The research is intended for search and rescue applications. But tech like this has potential for abuse.

By PopSci Commerce Team Jun 23, 2021

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Best bounce house to bring a bit of magic to your yard

Be the envy of all the neighborhood.

By Rob Verger Jun 22, 2021

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Wearable sensors may one day sniff out chemical weapons for soldiers

These small devices will alert troops about deadly compounds, be light enough to wear, and form a large, connected network.

By Angely Mercado Jun 22, 2021

Environment

Here’s how wind turbines stay afloat during storms

The secret to wind turbines' storm hardiness? Oil rig tech—for now.

By David Nield Jun 21, 2021

DIY

How to manage subscriptions that are silently draining your bank account

Do you know where your money is going?

By Rahul Rao Jun 21, 2021

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We finally know what sparks the Northern Lights

It took researchers more than 20 years to figure out this light show mystery.

Nintendo Switch vs. Lite: Which of Nintendo’s handheld gaming consoles should you buy?

LGBTQ+ health networks helped make urban neighborhoods more resilient against COVID

What you need to know about heart inflammation and COVID-19 vaccines

How to get any Android app on your Amazon Fire HD tablet, plus 8 other tips

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‘Fugitive dust’ seems to have caused last summer’s salmonella outbreak from peaches

Estuaries could power us to a low-carbon future

How Abebe Bikila won the Olympic marathon without shoes

This age group is stalling the 70 percent US vaccination goal

Tech

Windows 11 is coming to your PC—and it’s bringing Android apps with it

What companies really mean when they say they’re ‘net-zero’

Google Chrome’s Reading list will help you finally close some of those tabs

How to stream your PC games to all your screens

Space

The Strawberry Moon, explained

Dozens of baby squid are orbiting our planet right now

We finally know why the Betelgeuse star dimmed—and it’s not what you think

The Air Force wants $48 million to practice dropping stuff from rockets

Life Hacks

The beauty and science of growing bonsai

The cooking gear you need—and don’t need—for a camping trip

How to ship your beloved houseplants across the country without killing them

How to stream movies and shows without destroying your sleep

Animals

Moray eels enjoy surf ‘n turf with a surprise second set of jaws

Many animals climate-control their homes. Global warming could mess with that.

Why do snakes flick their tongues?

Elephants can add a cuddly new cousin to their family tree

Health

Flesh-eating parasites are on the rise in the US

The Delta variant is on the rise in the US

Meditation isn’t always calming. For a select few, it may lead to psychosis.

Can tripping on ketamine cure PTSD? I decided to try.

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Best shoe inserts for your uncomfortable kicks

As more people work from home, internet speed requirements have become a critical issue

COVID drove more people to go fishing, but at what cost?

The best tablets that aren’t iPads

This drone can detect human screams. What could go wrong?

Best bounce house to bring a bit of magic to your yard

Wearable sensors may one day sniff out chemical weapons for soldiers

Here’s how wind turbines stay afloat during storms

How to manage subscriptions that are silently draining your bank account

We finally know what sparks the Northern Lights