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If an astronaut gets hurt on the moon, this is how we’ll rescue them
Moons

If an astronaut gets hurt on the moon, this is how we’ll rescue them

In the event of a lunar emergency, use pulleys.

You don’t need a $200 Oculus Go to get into virtual reality right now
Technology

You don’t need a $200 Oculus Go to get into virtual reality right now

Here’s where the new product fits in the expanding VR landscape

Hurricane Ophelia is one extremely weird storm
Weather

Hurricane Ophelia is one extremely weird storm

It's rare for hurricanes to tread these waters.

hot chili peppers
Science

We ate the world’s spiciest chip, cried for 45 minutes, then wrote this article about it

Here's why humans love pain.

There are fungi living inside your gut, and they’re probably pretty important
Health

There are fungi living inside your gut, and they’re probably pretty important

Bacteria aren’t our only helpful parasites.

One Australian island has a bold plan to annihilate all its rats
Animals

One Australian island has a bold plan to annihilate all its rats

Native species could resurge once the rodents are gone.

How to keep your old videos, music, and photos safe forever
Tech Hacks

How to keep your old videos, music, and photos safe forever

How to digitize your media.

smallpox vaccines
Vaccines

The first smallpox vaccine changed the world—but we’re still not sure what was in it

The cowpox is a lie.

Longhorn beetle
Insects

These are the most beautiful pictures of bugs you will ever see

Magnificent microsculpture.

Why do we freeze when we’re scared?
Psychology

Why do we freeze when we’re scared?

Why we sometimes become paralyzed with fear.

a kitten in fall leaves
Climate Change

Where the heck is autumn?

Falling away.

A clownfish can take on a shark, but this predicament may prove harder to handle
Ocean

A clownfish can take on a shark, but this predicament may prove harder to handle

It's hot out here for a sea anemone.

You should get the flu shot—even if it won’t keep you from getting sick
Vaccines

You should get the flu shot—even if it won’t keep you from getting sick

Get it for all the people who can’t.

These dirty birds show why we need natural history museums
Pollution

These dirty birds show why we need natural history museums

Those who forget the past are doomed to re-breathe it.

How to build the video game you wanted when you were 13
Projects

How to build the video game you wanted when you were 13

Tips from a guy who did it.

The world’s fastest shark is in trouble
Sharks

The world’s fastest shark is in trouble

Mako sharks are being fished much more than we realized.

We finally know how durian got so stinky
Science

We finally know how durian got so stinky

It's one funky fruit.

Good news! We’re probably not living in a computer simulation.
Physics

Good news! We’re probably not living in a computer simulation.

It's virtually impossible.

Is living forever going to suck?
Medicine

Is living forever going to suck?

We might be too sick to enjoy our extended lifespans.

Smartphone
Tech Hacks

How to shoot the best video on your smartphone

Release your inner Spielberg.