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Flames aren’t the only danger firefighters face. Sometimes, there’s a bear.
Wildlife

Flames aren’t the only danger firefighters face. Sometimes, there’s a bear.

Tales from a Pyrogeographer.

Recent intergalactic flashes might help solve this great astronomical mystery
Space

Recent intergalactic flashes might help solve this great astronomical mystery

What this new research means for radio astronomy

Why erectile dysfunction meds can have serious side effects
Health

Why erectile dysfunction meds can have serious side effects

The medical condition—and the drugs used to treat it—should be taken seriously.

ryan gosling sitting in orange NASA uniform
NASA

‘First Man’ is astonishingly accurate—here’s how NASA helped

Yes, this article has spoilers

Climate change brings rising seas—and beer prices
Climate Change

Climate change brings rising seas—and beer prices

Expect to pay more for that pint.

Brain-eating amoebas are spreading—and that’s just as bad as it sounds
Diseases

Brain-eating amoebas are spreading—and that’s just as bad as it sounds

Here's everything you never wanted to know about the subject.

The terrifying new climate change report has one silver lining
Climate Change

The terrifying new climate change report has one silver lining

There is still time to push for a better future.

Google Pixel 3 Phone
Technology

Last week in tech: A gaggle of new Google gadgets, more info on the Facebook hack, and robot parkour

Check out the latest episode of our podcast!

Finger phone
Technology

Last week in tech: A massive hardware hack, new Microsoft devices, and concept cars

Catch up on your tech news and listen to the latest edition of our podcast.

air pollution
Environment

The EPA just scrapped two expert panels tasked with evaluating air pollution

Some argue this is another step to take science out of the agency's decision making.

Shorter winters are stunting the growth of plants
Climate Change

Shorter winters are stunting the growth of plants

Rising temperatures are shrinking winters, causing plants to bloom early and die young.

What’s the difference between a comet and an asteroid?
Space

What’s the difference between a comet and an asteroid?

They both orbit the sun, but they're very different.

Ethanol is renewable, but that doesn’t mean it’s good for us
Energy

Ethanol is renewable, but that doesn’t mean it’s good for us

Trump's ethanol plan would be good for farmers, terrible for your lungs.

Facebook Hack
Social Media

Here’s how to find out if you were part of the latest Facebook hack

It affected 30 million people total, but 14 million of them got it worse than the rest.

Underground living engineering escalator Earth
Engineering

Humans could survive underground, but it would take a lot more than shovels

How to avoid becoming a full-blown mole person.

Glowing skin might start in your genes
Health

Glowing skin might start in your genes

Your DNA likely plays a key role, but there are still things you can do for your skin.

A savvy shopper’s guide to spotting fake Amazon reviews
Tech Hacks

A savvy shopper’s guide to spotting fake Amazon reviews

Become a better judge.

Volcano decides eruptions are boring, tries sliding into the sea instead
Environment

Volcano decides eruptions are boring, tries sliding into the sea instead

Mount Etna is having trouble keeping it together.

Russia’s rocket failure could leave the ISS without a crew
International Space Station

Russia’s rocket failure could leave the ISS without a crew

A lot on the ISS depends on the Soyuz.

How to set up your home Wi-Fi
Internet

How to set up your home Wi-Fi

Secure your internet