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The grease recycling industry feeds on your city’s oily underbelly
Environment

The grease recycling industry feeds on your city’s oily underbelly

While you're just sitting around causing fatbergs.

No one knows if lobsters feel pain, which makes boiling them alive rather complicated
Animals

No one knows if lobsters feel pain, which makes boiling them alive rather complicated

Switzerland's new laws ask you to consider the lobster.

I’ve dived in hundreds of underwater caves hunting for new forms of life
Environment

I’ve dived in hundreds of underwater caves hunting for new forms of life

My primary focus is searching for undiscovered species—mostly white, eyeless crustaceans.

The Montecito mudslide is a tragic reminder to respect our soil
Conservation

The Montecito mudslide is a tragic reminder to respect our soil

“A nation that destroys its soil destroys itself.”

The Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities affect nearly every computer. Here’s what you need to know.
Security

The Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities affect nearly every computer. Here’s what you need to know.

Understanding the two new scary silicon security issues.

A six pack won’t make you a better runner, but these deep core exercises might
Fitness & Exercise

A six pack won’t make you a better runner, but these deep core exercises might

Your deep core muscles aren't visible, but they could prevent chronic back pain.

Scientists are making carbon fiber from plants instead of petroleum
Energy

Scientists are making carbon fiber from plants instead of petroleum

Cheaper, plant-based carbon fiber could be used to make lighter cars that consume less fuel.

Meet the amateur astronomers who track secretive spy satellites for fun
Space

Meet the amateur astronomers who track secretive spy satellites for fun

If Zuma is still up there, these are the people who might spot it.

CES 2018: Day four and the gadgets are getting weird
Technology

CES 2018: Day four and the gadgets are getting weird

A smart toilet, laser tag, and a scent DJ show up at the Consumer Electronics Show.

2017’s natural disasters are going to cost us
Environment

2017’s natural disasters are going to cost us

Hundreds of billions of dollars, to be precise.

fat cells
Health

When you lose weight, your fat cells don’t just let go of fat

Belly flab is like a storage unit for the rest of your body.

CES 2018 Day 3: Are you sick of new gadgets yet?
Technology

CES 2018 Day 3: Are you sick of new gadgets yet?

Google VR, party lighting for your house, and the fanciest treadmill you'll ever see.

How a FedEx employee discovered the world’s largest prime number
Technology

How a FedEx employee discovered the world’s largest prime number

He used free software running on a church computer.

This is how much humans actually grow when they go to space
International Space Station

This is how much humans actually grow when they go to space

Contrary to certain tall tales.

male superb bird of paradise
Birds

These bird feathers are so black your eyes can’t focus on them

It's like, how much more black could this be?

Most male Emperor penguins fast for 115 days—but a few of them may sneak snacks
Birds

Most male Emperor penguins fast for 115 days—but a few of them may sneak snacks

Cheat day(s).

CES 2018: All the cool new gadgets from day two
AI

CES 2018: All the cool new gadgets from day two

The 2018 Consumer Electronics Show is really rolling now

Scientists are speed breeding plants in a race to beat climate change
Agriculture

Scientists are speed breeding plants in a race to beat climate change

Nutritious, resilient crops in just eight week’s time.

Tinder
Tech Hacks

How to actually succeed on a dating app

All's fair in love.

This pill could help you figure out why you’re always farting
Nutrition

This pill could help you figure out why you’re always farting

Many different foods and disorders can cause intestinal gas.