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Vaccines

Scientists predicted the current measles outbreaks a year ago

It should be no surprise that dense population centers with low vaccination rates would get outbreaks.

A Marine lies on top of a robotic vehicle on treads.
Drones

This robotic stretcher could transport wounded Marines off future battlefields

The Marines have been testing the EMAV, or Expeditionary Modular Autonomous Vehicle. Each one is small enough to fit inside a V-22 Osprey.

‘View From a Blue Moon’ Might Be the Greatest Action Sports Film Ever Made
Technology

‘View From a Blue Moon’ Might Be the Greatest Action Sports Film Ever Made

Inside the ground-breaking endeavor

Dual-Density Sole Provides a Shoe for All Runners
Science

Dual-Density Sole Provides a Shoe for All Runners

Nike's LunarGlide+ aims to eliminate a now inescapable decision at the shoe store for runners: stability or cushioning?

Science Confirms the Obvious: Ten Studies That Make You Say “Duh”
Science

Science Confirms the Obvious: Ten Studies That Make You Say “Duh”

It might seem silly to investigate whether people are happier on the weekend, but behind such truisms are revelations about our brains, our behavior and our environment. Here we round up the year's most outwardly obvious scientific studies

The Physics Of Usain Bolt’s Record-Breaking Sprint
Physics

The Physics Of Usain Bolt’s Record-Breaking Sprint

Usain Bolt's historic 100m dash at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin.

Tech in Training: My Custom Running Shoes
Technology

Tech in Training: My Custom Running Shoes

A new brand of running shoes lets you mix and match parts for a more-precise ride, and seems to actually work

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Tech Hacks

The best ways to recover deleted Spotify playlists

How to save your favorite songs, even from yourself.

A cross-stitched QR code.
Projects

How to cross-stitch a QR code—and why you should

It's one of the most creative ways to send a playlist to your crush.

Brown stink bug about to land in a bug trap
Life Skills

3 DIY bug traps that actually work

Mosquitoes, fruit flies, and stink bugs stand no chance.

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Nutrition

4 ways plant protein is healthier than animal protein

Sorry, steak fans.

Volcanoes, not alien life, might explain Venus’s weird atmosphere
Solar System

Volcanoes, not alien life, might explain Venus’s weird atmosphere

The mysterious gas is more likely a sign of volcanism than life, scientists argue.

Settlers of Catan game pieces.
Psychology

How to destroy your friends and family in 4 popular board games

With these tricks, you'll be unstoppable.

Blue Marble
Science

10 Exceptional Images Of Earth From Space

Life on a pale blue dot.

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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.

Shirtless person looking out at the ocean and beach
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.