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Biology

When blood hits clothes, physics takes over

Researchers fired pig’s blood at fabrics to decode the messy mechanics of crime scenes.

a blue research vessel called the blue heron on water (left). a cup half full of black goo (right).
Biology

Mysterious ‘ship goo’ contains new life forms

No one quite knows how the tar-like substance got on a Great Lakes research vessel.

Three Action Comics issues with Superman on cover
Renewables

Yes, Superman’s kryptonite is (sort of) real

The mineral jadarite has the same chemical composition as Superman’s weakness. It may be a problem for humans, too.

a drawing of ancient horse butchery
Archaeology

Medieval Hungarians kept eating horse meat, despite Christianity’s influence

Analysis of over 500 equine bones show the real reason the once dietary staple declined.

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Tech Hacks

How to make sure your eSIM doesn’t get hacked

New cellphone technology is more secure than the old stuff—but it’s not ironclad.

mechanical hands
Engineering

3D-printed model of a 500-year-old prosthetic hand hints at life of a Renaissance amputee

Engineering offers historians new tools to examine physical evidence.

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Tech Hacks

HDMI 2.2 is coming. Do you need to upgrade?

Is it time to upgrade your HDMI ports and cables?

Fish and plastic pollution in sea. Microplastics contaminate seafood. Animals in the sea cannot live.
Pollution

The oceans may contain much, much more plastic than previously thought

A new study finds there are 27 million metric tons of invisible plastic particles in the North Atlantic alone.

Two wheel DIY Fiat Panda fit between two regular sized cars
Social Media

Man cuts Fiat down to 19.7-inch, mind-bending ride

Claustrophobic drivers, beware.

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