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Should You Build Your Own EpiPen?
Medicine

Should You Build Your Own EpiPen?

You can, but here’s a spoiler alert: a medical ethicist says you shouldn’t

‘Love Hormone’ Also Boosts Feelings Of Spiritual Enlightenment
Psychology

‘Love Hormone’ Also Boosts Feelings Of Spiritual Enlightenment

A new study shows how oxytocin impacts how we see the world

Coffee
Science

Used Coffee Grounds Can Clean Contaminated Water

Turning trash into a lifesaver

stomach fat
Health

Your Probiotics Won’t Help Your Obesity

We still don’t really know if our gut bacteria are making us fat

As Its Ice Sheet Melts, Greenland Is Rising Faster Than Expected
Environment

As Its Ice Sheet Melts, Greenland Is Rising Faster Than Expected

We may have been underestimating sea level rise

Scientists Think They’ve Solved An Ancient Antarctic Mystery
Global Warming

Scientists Think They’ve Solved An Ancient Antarctic Mystery

And the answer may yield clues about the future of our changing climate

Watch A ‘Cow Killer’ Velvet Ant Sting A Guy For Science
Insects

Watch A ‘Cow Killer’ Velvet Ant Sting A Guy For Science

It's technically a wasp, but literally a nightmare.

China Joint Sea 2016
Military

The Chinese-Russian South China Sea Naval Exercises: What Happened And Why Did It Matter?

Joint Sea 2016

siamese cat toying with mouse
Cats

Feral Cats Are A Huge Threat To The Global Ecosystem

A new study reveals cats' connection to more than 100 animal extinctions

The DAVD prototype
Navy

Navy Divers Will Soon Have One Of The Most Futuristic Views On The Planet

A new helmet provides sonar, texts, and 3D overlays underwater using augmented reality

Wireless Sensors Can Detect People’s Emotions
AI

Wireless Sensors Can Detect People’s Emotions

No faces needed

For Vikings, Murder Was A Family Affair
Science

For Vikings, Murder Was A Family Affair

Large families were used to scare off enemies, and to get even

This Bike Is The World’s Fastest Human-Powered Vehicle
Technology

This Bike Is The World’s Fastest Human-Powered Vehicle

Travels at a record-breaking 90 miles per hour

How To Detect Nuclear Warheads Without Revealing Their Secrets
Military

How To Detect Nuclear Warheads Without Revealing Their Secrets

A new proof-of-concept could let nations track each other's arsenals without revealing too much

The Losing Battle Against Bacterial STDs
Diseases

The Losing Battle Against Bacterial STDs

World Health Organizaiton unveils new treatment guidelines to cope with antibiotic resistance

Water Bear Genome Holds Clues To Its Survival Skills
Animals

Water Bear Genome Holds Clues To Its Survival Skills

Unique proteins protect tardigrade DNA

china space race
Moons

China’s Race To Space Domination

To gain an edge here on Earth, China is pushing ahead in space

China J-15A carrier fighter
Military

The Next Generation of China’s Carrier-Borne Fighter, The Flying Shark, Takes to the Skies

New and improved J-15 fighters

New Hand Grenade Design For U.S. Army In The Works
Army

New Hand Grenade Design For U.S. Army In The Works

A modern way to say “boom”

Where Elon Musk’s Interplanetary Transporter Should Go Next
Science

Where Elon Musk’s Interplanetary Transporter Should Go Next

Must-see destinations out beyond Mars