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They shoot jets of water out of their butts to toss their poop into the air.

In a new letter, officials from WhatsApp and Messenger explain why they won’t give law enforcement a way to see encrypted messages.

Holiday movies offer viewers a glimpse into the world as it could be.

Battery-powered planes are coming. The flights just have to be short.

It’s like two devices for the price of one.

The peculiar bugs could illuminate what signs to look for on Mars and beyond.

There’s no evidence to support the use of activated charcoal in beauty or health products.

Not everyone likes their busts and other body parts the same way.

Worms can be a surprisingly destructive force.

The models hint at an early peaking, extra-intense influenza bug this year.

Thunberg herself has said she doesn’t want to be idolized.

Something powerful split open the icy moon’s south pole.

Plus a fancy communications network for smartphone-dependent sailors.

All hail the mighty taste bud.

Get the most out of your food by mastering the season’s most savory technique.

Americans are waiting longer than ever to have children. 

It drives much lighter than it actually is.

Stay smudge-free through chomps, cheers, and chit-chat.

Sound recordings that lure in fish could be critical for reviving reefs besieged by supercharged storms and heat waves.

Tame your relatives and make that precious chaos last forever.