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Animals

Can music help animals relax?

There's no telling what songs our furry friends want to hear.

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Science

The best ages for kids to learn to read, speak new languages, and other skills

We spoke to experts about when kids should learn to swim, explore the internet, and more.

An artist's interpretation of the Europa Clipper spacecraft as it orbits Jupiter's frozen moon Europa.
Solar System

NASA’s next Jupiter mission will hunt for life’s ingredients under Europa’s frozen shell

The Europa Clipper mission is set to launch in 2024 with a whole host of instruments.

A doctor looks at images of a brain as he performs surgery.
AI

A new AI-powered brain implant allowed a paralyzed man to speak again

This is a big step forward from current assistive speech technology.

A child sitting under a stool, trying to guess the password on a phone.
Tech Hacks

A guide to parental controls on Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services

Think of the children.

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Health

Your favorite sunscreen might have just been recalled

Johnson & Johnson is pulling some spray-on products after a watchdog lab raised flags about a common cancer-causing substance.

Is working from home damaging your eyes?
Health

Is working from home damaging your eyes?

Eye strain is no fun, but don’t panic about your long term eye health.

Airport with green and solar roof.
Renewables

Rethinking our roofs, parking lots, and sidewalks could save money and lives

The benefits of so-called 'smart surfaces.'

A woman's face partially in shadow, aboard a suborbital, looks out a window back at Earth.
Private Space Flight

Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin will bring science along on their joyrides

When billionaires race to space, researchers win.

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Tech Hacks

You should download the new Google Drive for Desktop

Access your files from anywhere.

A Brief History of the Apollo Hoax
Moons

A Brief History of the Apollo Hoax

Despite reams of evidence to the contrary, many still insist those footprints above are a myth

Sarah Theodoroff on a purple background
Health

For veterans with PTSD, tinnitus can be unbearable. This scientist is finding ways to soothe them.

What can silence a ringing ear?

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Nutrition

These charts will help you visualize just how unhealthy diets are around the world

Poor diet kills more people worldwide than any other risk factor.

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Dogs

Raw dog food can harbor antibiotic-resistant bacteria

At least in Europe, raw dog food often contains bacteria resistant to multiple antibiotics.

These insects have 80 times the suction power of an elephant and pee at an alarming rate
Insects

These insects have 80 times the suction power of an elephant and pee at an alarming rate

These bugs suck up their meals with an impressive amount of suction, and pee a lot to compensate.

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Nutrition

Find the real breakfast of champions with this helpful chart

See just how badly sugar is ruining your morning.

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Projects

How to grow, harvest, preserve, and use aloe vera

Aloe me to teach you.

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Archaeology

These centuries-old tombs in Sudan are arranged in galaxy-like clusters

Both landscape and social dynamics influence where people were laid to rest.

Coupes, crossovers, and other car body styles, explained
Vehicles

Coupes, crossovers, and other car body styles, explained

If you've ever felt confused by terms such as sedan, SUV, or hatchback, we're here to help.

How To Add Applications To Your Nook E-Reader
Tech Hacks

How To Add Applications To Your Nook E-Reader

A little hacking goes a long way