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Next-Gen Space Rovers Do Acrobatics, Look Like Medieval Weapons
Mars

Next-Gen Space Rovers Do Acrobatics, Look Like Medieval Weapons

The spiky space balls are nicknamed "hedgehogs," though they'll act more like acrobats, leaping and tumbling across the surface of moons and asteroids.

FYI: Why Do We Crave Greasy Food When We’re Hung Over?
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FYI: Why Do We Crave Greasy Food When We’re Hung Over?

In part, we’re really just going back to our caveman roots.

Human Penis Size, Illuminati, And The Other Most Popular Wikipedia Pages Of 2012
Internet

Human Penis Size, Illuminati, And The Other Most Popular Wikipedia Pages Of 2012

Some science and tech. More movies and celebs.

10 Of The Greatest Entertainment Innovations Of 2012
Technology

10 Of The Greatest Entertainment Innovations Of 2012

The best of what's new in cameras, sound, gaming and more

4 handguns
Weapons

What Kind Of Violence Kills Americans? [Infographic]

The leading causes of violence-related deaths, for everyone in the United States.

How Bat Genomes Could Help Make You Healthy
Bats

How Bat Genomes Could Help Make You Healthy

A new genetic analysis shows how bats avoid disease and live exceptionally long lives--information researchers could use to design drugs for people.

Science Confirms The Obvious: Being Nice Helps You Make Friends
Science

Science Confirms The Obvious: Being Nice Helps You Make Friends

A new study finds that kids really do like other kids who are nice.

15 Science and Technology News Bytes From 2013
Technology

15 Science and Technology News Bytes From 2013

PopSci predicts the top news stories of the next year.

Global Warming Triggers Volcanic Eruptions, Scientists Say
Climate Change

Global Warming Triggers Volcanic Eruptions, Scientists Say

Maybe you've heard that volcanic eruptions can affect climate, but new evidence suggests it happens the other way around, too.

The Year On Mars: The Red Planet’s Greatest Moments Of 2012
Technology

The Year On Mars: The Red Planet’s Greatest Moments Of 2012

From seven minutes of terror to Bradbury Landing to cookie dough, NASA's Mars rovers had a big year.

FYI: What Causes Motion Sickness, And How Do You Cure It?
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FYI: What Causes Motion Sickness, And How Do You Cure It?

Ah, motion sickness. The bane of holiday travelers everywhere. Here's the science of it--and tips on how to beat it.

Q+A: Cody Wilson Of The Wiki Weapon Project On The 3-D Printed Future of Firearms
Weapons

Q+A: Cody Wilson Of The Wiki Weapon Project On The 3-D Printed Future of Firearms

While many call for tighter firearm restrictions in the wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy, the Wiki Weapon project believes technology is about to make such regulation irrelevant--and that that's a good thing.

Study: Online User Reviews Influence Us In Ways We Don’t Even Realize
Science

Study: Online User Reviews Influence Us In Ways We Don’t Even Realize

Early exposure to glowing reviews about a product or service tend to stick in our minds and shape our opinions--even when later reviews are overwhelmingly negative.

Open Source Outer Space: How A Couple Of Guys Are Building A Homemade Rocket Ship for the Masses
Space

Open Source Outer Space: How A Couple Of Guys Are Building A Homemade Rocket Ship for the Masses

Inside Copenhagen Suborbitals, the most powerful amateur rocket project ever flown

A peacock.
Birds

Male Peacocks Try To Attract Females While Already Bonking Other Females

Not very considerate, male peacocks!

How Genetics Is Perfecting The Christmas Tree
Science

How Genetics Is Perfecting The Christmas Tree

The Fraser fir is an ideal Christmas tree, but it could always use improvement. One tree scientist is making them stronger and hardier.

Tomorrow, Watch The World Not End
Science

Tomorrow, Watch The World Not End

These space cameras will be keeping an eye on the planet on Dec. 21.

BeerSci: How Beer Gets Its Color
Science

BeerSci: How Beer Gets Its Color

Meet the two chemical reactions that most influence the malt character and color of your brew.

Study: We Can Spot Powerful Leaders In 2 Minutes
Health

Study: We Can Spot Powerful Leaders In 2 Minutes

A new study suggests we can identify the leader of a group of strangers by sight.

FYI: What Kind Of Dinosaur Meat Would Taste Best?
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FYI: What Kind Of Dinosaur Meat Would Taste Best?

And what cut would be considered a delicacy?