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Climate Change

The polar vortex is running wild—and it may not be because of climate change

It bends, it twists, and scientists are split on what's causing it.

bowls full of spices
Life Skills

What to do with all your old spices

They may be past their prime, but that doesn’t make them useless.

Climate change is cooking salmon in the Pacific Northwest
Climate Change

Climate change is cooking salmon in the Pacific Northwest

Warmer waters in the Pacific Northwest are killing salmon before they can reproduce.

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International Space Station

A leaky toilet on the International Space Station is about as fun as it sounds

In space, no one can fix your toilet for you.

milky way curved
Space

The Milky Way is warped, but astronomers still aren’t sure why

Our neck of the universe is not such a flat space after all.

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Cancer

Cancer rates are rising in young adults. Here’s how to lower your risk.

The population-level effects of obesity is concerning public heart experts.

self-driving cars
Electric Vehicles

Where to find self-driving cars on the road right now

Autonomous cars seem futuristic, but they’re already on the streets.

Half of Americans have heart disease, but there are easy ways to reduce your risk
Heart Disease

Half of Americans have heart disease, but there are easy ways to reduce your risk

Three strategies to improve your cardiovascular health.

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DIY

How to plan a motorcycle trip

A few tips to make your next motorcycle adventure seamless.

a field of wheat
Agriculture

These genetic ‘goggles’ could help us engineer wildly resilient crops

Making up for a lack of genetic diversity.

strep throat test doctor
Health

We’re finally understanding why some kids get strep throat over and over again

A specific immune deficiency may explain why some families seem so prone to this problem.

X-rays could provide crucial clues in identifying domestic violence
Medicine

X-rays could provide crucial clues in identifying domestic violence

Radiologists' unique skill sets could also play a key role.

A macaroni penguin takes a little snooze on a rock.
Evolution

Penguins may have islands to thank for their diverse looks

The birds are an eclectic bunch, and a new study explains why.

Kalk& (and) electric bike
Electric Vehicles

This street-legal electric motorcycle is Swedish minimalism on two wheels

The latest from Cake, a Swedish ebike company.

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The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

The weirdest things we learned this week: deadly molasses and the best way to battle cattle

Our editors scrounged up some truly bizarre facts.

baby with measles
Vaccines

1 in 4 kindergartners aren’t fully vaccinated in county with measles outbreak

Washington is likely just the first state to experience a widespread outbreak of this scale.

the capital building in DC
Health

What science issues President Trump did—and did not—address in this year’s State of the Union

Science of the Union.

fluorescent flying squirrel
Evolution

MEGAPIXELS: These flying squirrels fluoresce hot pink, and no one knows exactly why

Shining a UV light on the gliding mammals reveals something beautiful.

a young boy drinks juice and eats cookies
Food Safety

Fruit juices have potentially dangerous levels of lead and arsenic

Here's what you should know.

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Health

Museum air can make you feel better. Here’s how to get it at home.

What’s good for art may also be good for you.