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Science Indicates That Sprite Might Be A Great Hangover Cure
Science

Science Indicates That Sprite Might Be A Great Hangover Cure

Thank you, Chinese researchers.

The Dark Side Of The Nobel Prizes
Physics

The Dark Side Of The Nobel Prizes

There have been quite a few controversies over the years.

“Hello World”
Health

“Hello World”

Meet Cady Coleman, The Astronaut Who Taught Sandra Bullock How To Look Cool In A Spacesuit
Space

Meet Cady Coleman, The Astronaut Who Taught Sandra Bullock How To Look Cool In A Spacesuit

Why The Government Should Fund Unpopular Science
Science

Why The Government Should Fund Unpopular Science

It's a no-brainer: The government should be spending money on science that nobody else wants to fund.

Drones Are Helping Make Delicious Wine
Technology

Drones Are Helping Make Delicious Wine

This robot has an eye for fine vines.

The Government Employees Responsible For Saving Us From Hurricanes Are Working For No Pay
Weather

The Government Employees Responsible For Saving Us From Hurricanes Are Working For No Pay

As the first potentially deadly hurricane of the season nears the Gulf Coast, government employees are working around the clock to monitor it and issue warnings. And they're doing it for free, because of the government shutdown.

Potential New Tick Species Discovered In Researcher’s Nostril
Science

Potential New Tick Species Discovered In Researcher’s Nostril

GAAAAAH GET IT OUT GET IT OUT GET IT OUT

Welcome to Eek Squad
Animals

Welcome to Eek Squad

The World’s Most Fuel-Efficient Car Finally Comes To The U.S.
Hybrid Cars

The World’s Most Fuel-Efficient Car Finally Comes To The U.S.

The Volkswagen XL1, which gets the equivalent of 209 miles per gallon, debuted this morning in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Physics

Watch This Droplet ‘Walk’ On Liquid [Video]

FYI: What Would Happen If You Got Zapped By The Large Hadron Collider?
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FYI: What Would Happen If You Got Zapped By The Large Hadron Collider?

It would burn a hole through you—and then some.

A DIY Submarine That Can Dive 30 Feet
Projects

A DIY Submarine That Can Dive 30 Feet

It's even got a skylight.

What Is Ohio State Doing With This Insane Military Vehicle?
Military

What Is Ohio State Doing With This Insane Military Vehicle?

M! R! A! P!

Eye Contact: Not As Persuasive As We Thought
Psychology

Eye Contact: Not As Persuasive As We Thought

A new study finds more eye contact makes people less likely to agree with a persuasive argument, especially if they're already skeptical.

Introducing: Our Modern Plagues
Diseases

Introducing: Our Modern Plagues

The 6 Best Science Lessons From Breaking Bad
Science

The 6 Best Science Lessons From Breaking Bad

Goodbye, BB. Thanks for the education. (Don't worry—there are no final-season spoilers here!)

Neurons
Health

The Government Shutdown Has Halted Obama’s $100M BRAIN Initiative

"If this stoppage is protracted, the start of the BRAIN project in 2014 will definitely be at risk."

How Studying Mummies Could Cure Modern Diseases
Health

How Studying Mummies Could Cure Modern Diseases

By comparing diseases from then and now, researchers can learn how they spread. Maybe they can learn how to stop them, too.

You’ve Never Seen Pi Like This
Science

You’ve Never Seen Pi Like This

Nerdfeast!