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Astronomers may have spotted strands in the ‘cosmic web’ linking galaxies
Space

Astronomers may have spotted strands in the ‘cosmic web’ linking galaxies

The universe’s biggest parts are also some of the hardest to see.

This deadly mushroom can literally shrink your brain—and it’s probably more widespread than we thought
Environment

This deadly mushroom can literally shrink your brain—and it’s probably more widespread than we thought

Australia adds one more horrifying species to its roster.

How to make sure fall allergies don’t take you out
Life Skills

How to make sure fall allergies don’t take you out

Avoid them. Fight them. Whatever you do, survive.

The secret to curbing meat consumption? The answer is shockingly simple.
Climate Change

The secret to curbing meat consumption? The answer is shockingly simple.

A new study finds that increasing the proportion of vegetarian dishes in university cafeterias reduces meat consumption.

measles prevention poster complications
Vaccines

The U.S. came within a needle’s width of losing its measles elimination status

New York seems to have stopped the outbreak just in time—but officials are continuing to double down on vaccinations.

19 evidence-based solutions to New York City’s subway disaster
Technology

19 evidence-based solutions to New York City’s subway disaster

It doesn’t have to be this bad.

How to make your Facebook account more private
Tech Hacks

How to make your Facebook account more private

When deletion or deactivation are not an option, make your Facebook account super private instead.

South America’s second-largest forest is burning, just like the Amazon
Land

South America’s second-largest forest is burning, just like the Amazon

With the beef and charcoal industries on the rise, the future of the Chaco and its indigenous residents is looking less bright.

Researchers used CRISPR to give ‘monarch flies’ superpowers—here’s why
Gene Editing

Researchers used CRISPR to give ‘monarch flies’ superpowers—here’s why

They could help explain an iconic butterfly’s evolution.

The longest Great Barrier Reef study chronicles a century of devastation
Ocean

The longest Great Barrier Reef study chronicles a century of devastation

The Australian reef has undergone major changes since 1928.

Ruffled camouflage is perfect for the tank that wants to blend in
Military

Ruffled camouflage is perfect for the tank that wants to blend in

The latest trends in military camo include both static and adaptive tech.

Microsoft has a plan to make dual-screen laptops and phones work in the real world
Gear

Microsoft has a plan to make dual-screen laptops and phones work in the real world

The Surface Neo and Surface Duo won't be on shelves for a year or more.

The world is finally fighting back against Facebook
Social Media

The world is finally fighting back against Facebook

Governments around the globe are holding the tech giant accountable—or at least attempting to.

Is red meat really that bad? Here’s what you should know about the latest controversy.
Nutrition

Is red meat really that bad? Here’s what you should know about the latest controversy.

A controversial analysis says there’s no good evidence that red meat harms individual health.

Are we alone in the universe? Probably not.
Space

Are we alone in the universe? Probably not.

Given all the real estate in the cosmos, astronomers generally agree there's got to be other beings out there. A new tool might help find them.

Bacteria can change inside of us to beat antibiotics
Diseases

Bacteria can change inside of us to beat antibiotics

New evidence reveals that sneaky cells allow diseases like UTIs to flare up over and over again.

Getting started with Raspberry Pi
Projects

Getting started with Raspberry Pi

Just grab a fork and dig right in... wait... not that kind of pie.

This sleeping octopus twitches in technicolor—but is she dreaming?
Animals

This sleeping octopus twitches in technicolor—but is she dreaming?

Either way, we're dazzled by Heidi's display.

How to configure your smart thermostat to save the most money
Life Skills

How to configure your smart thermostat to save the most money

It’s not as easy as wearing a puff jacket indoors, but it’s doable.

Humans will definitely bring microbes to Mars—so we might as well bring our favorites
Mars

Humans will definitely bring microbes to Mars—so we might as well bring our favorites

Before we move to other planets, researchers say we have to master microbiology first.