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These techniques are proven to boost certain cognitive functions
Science

These techniques are proven to boost certain cognitive functions

Included: how memory athletes stuff their noggins with so much knowledge.

Scientists are optimistic about finding alien life in the next century. Here’s where they’re looking.
Space

Scientists are optimistic about finding alien life in the next century. Here’s where they’re looking.

Looking for life in all of the places.

Scientists want YOU to help them study amphibious lil plants
Climate Change

Scientists want YOU to help them study amphibious lil plants

Toddlers, teens and retirees are helping researchers understand how tiny plants respond to climate change.

anglerfish
Animals

Five animals you shouldn’t take relationship advice from (and one you should)

No matter how cute sea otters are when they hold hands.

The best apps and gadgets for tidying your home
Tech Hacks

The best apps and gadgets for tidying your home

Stay on top of household chores.

south pole jupiter
Solar System

Is this Jupiter, or a pizza? Join our Jovian guessing game.

Our solar system's largest planet is a master of disguise.

IQ is a really stupid concept
Psychology

IQ is a really stupid concept

It's stacked against most of the world.

Sinus infections can get to your brain—but don’t panic
Health

Sinus infections can get to your brain—but don’t panic

Traveling through the blood-brain barrier is difficult.

Scientists have identified a gene that’s killing purebred dogs. Does that even matter?
Diseases

Scientists have identified a gene that’s killing purebred dogs. Does that even matter?

Inbred dogs are kind of doomed.

woman napping on a couch
Life Skills

Learn how to take a nap because they’re really beneficial

How to make any time naptime.

These fish build group homes that double as devious shrimp traps
Fish

These fish build group homes that double as devious shrimp traps

Teamwork is dreamwork.

The great Pacific garbage patch is even trashier than we thought
Environment

The great Pacific garbage patch is even trashier than we thought

The ocean is flooded with plastic.

The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines
Climate Change

Scientists have some pretty outlandish ideas for cooling the planet down

Desperate times inspire desperate measures.

China’s new stealth fighter uses powerful materials with geometry not found in nature
Military

China’s new stealth fighter uses powerful materials with geometry not found in nature

Metamaterials can make the J-20 an extra stealthy electromagnetic force.

earth
Space

Don’t freak out about the Chinese space station that’s about to fall out of the sky

It’s big, but our planet is bigger.

New Zealand just took care of a $3.6 million mouse infestation
Animals

New Zealand just took care of a $3.6 million mouse infestation

The million dollar mouse is dead. Long live the million dollar mouse.

Good news: these exoplanets probably have water. Bad news: AHHH SO MUCH WATER.
Exoplanets

Good news: these exoplanets probably have water. Bad news: AHHH SO MUCH WATER.

You can get too wet for life.

Scientists still don’t understand how freedivers can survive such crushing depths
Science

Scientists still don’t understand how freedivers can survive such crushing depths

They hang between life and death in a delicate balance.

The chemicals in your cosmetics aren’t regulated
Health

The chemicals in your cosmetics aren’t regulated

It's up to us to stay educated and informed on the products that keep us looking good.

Travel safely with these electronics packing tips
Tech Hacks

Travel safely with these electronics packing tips

Don't break any gadgets.