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Charles Minard is known for the ‘best graphic ever,’ but he may have topped it with these maps
Science

Charles Minard is known for the ‘best graphic ever,’ but he may have topped it with these maps

A new book catalogues the map-maker's lesser-known works.

Cell phones pose plenty of risks, but none of them are cancer
Cancer

Cell phones pose plenty of risks, but none of them are cancer

One of the largest studies yet on the relationship between cell phones and cancer hasn't shifted the scientific viewpoint.

The origins of Earth’s water are a big mystery—but we may have one more piece of the puzzle
Solar System

The origins of Earth’s water are a big mystery—but we may have one more piece of the puzzle

An old theory gets a new assist from the sun.

How to unsend messages you’ve sent via Facebook and other apps
Social Media

How to unsend messages you’ve sent via Facebook and other apps

Facebook now gives you a grace period on your bad messages—and other apps do too.

How to deal with seasonal affective disorder and stay alert this winter
Mental Health

How to deal with seasonal affective disorder and stay alert this winter

Hibernation, unfortunately, is not a healthy option for humans.

As oceans grow more acidic, they’re eating away at their protective floors
Ocean

As oceans grow more acidic, they’re eating away at their protective floors

The ocean is digesting itself.

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Climate Change

These pinhole cameras are capturing 1000 year photos of Lake Tahoe

Will these copper cameras survive climate change?

This vaccine could help people with celiac eat gluten again, but it’s not for everyone
Vaccines

This vaccine could help people with celiac eat gluten again, but it’s not for everyone

The first real treatment for celiac might work by shooting gluten straight into your veins.

emergency sign
Life Skills

CPR can save lives. Here’s how (and when) to do it.

No saliva required.

DNA evidence could soon tell cops your age, whether you smoke, and what you ate for breakfast
Health

DNA evidence could soon tell cops your age, whether you smoke, and what you ate for breakfast

Epigenetic markers on DNA can reveal far more intricate details about someone than current techniques.

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Insects

How many mosquitoes can you squish into a syringe? Scientists may finally have an answer.

It might be a pretty important question.

Engineering a better toilet could save millions of lives
Engineering

Engineering a better toilet could save millions of lives

Bill Gates took a jar of poop on stage to remind us of this fact.

A science-loving lady could head the next House Science Committee
Science

A science-loving lady could head the next House Science Committee

The 2018 midterm elections shifted the balance of power in the House of Representatives. Here's what that means.

Naturally 7 at the Bell Ice Cube in Vancouver BC– Stock Editorial Photography
Science

Watch people beatbox in an MRI

They’re blazing new linguistic territory.

These synthetic canine cadavers help vets save real dogs
Dogs

These synthetic canine cadavers help vets save real dogs

They're even better than the real thing in some ways.

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Science

The 8 best science images, videos, and visualizations of the year

These are the 2018 winners of the Vizzies Challenge.

A ‘male’ octopus surprised its keepers with a cloud of 10,000 babies
Animals

A ‘male’ octopus surprised its keepers with a cloud of 10,000 babies

And now it's going to die.

andy weir answers tweets for popular science
Mars

‘The Martian’ author Andy Weir answers your questions about Mars

His favorite astronaut, his most beloved fictional space explorer, and the discoveries that would have changed the plot of 'The Martian.'

trevor bauer
Psychology

How elite athletes keep their heads in the game

A professional athlete's mental game is just as important, if not more so, as their physical one.

'Oumuamua
Space

‘Oumuamua is not the alien probe you’re looking for

Despite what Harvard scientists say.