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The terrifying way fire ants take advantage of hurricane floods
Evolution

The terrifying way fire ants take advantage of hurricane floods

The islands of stinging insects are just the beginning.

Fish might be shrinking
Ocean

Fish might be shrinking

And climate change is to blame.

couch on fire
Health

Flame retardants may be messing with women’s fertility—and they’re in way more than yoga mats

Potentially harmful chemicals are in everything from car seats to nail polish.

Hurricane Harvey is far from over
Weather

Hurricane Harvey is far from over

The storm is unprecedented, and it isn't going anywhere.

Old photos
Tech Hacks

Restore old print photos with free software

Get your pictures perfect.

satellite image of hurricane harvey
Weather

Hurricane Harvey is hitting Texas even harder than expected. Here’s what you need to know.

Fear the floods.

This mysterious ancient tablet could teach us a thing or two about math
Science

This mysterious ancient tablet could teach us a thing or two about math

Some researchers say the Babylonians invented trigonometry—and did it better.

flexible nanotube yarn
Energy

This yarn makes its own electricity

Batteries not required.

Almost every country in the world can power itself with renewable energy
Renewables

Almost every country in the world can power itself with renewable energy

The planet is pretty much ready to go 100 percent renewable by 2050.

Eufy Robovac 11 Review
Gear

Eufy RoboVac 11 Review: This budget-friendly bot is a total neat freak

It doesn't have a companion app, but it's smart about cleaning.

Your best photos of the 2017 total solar eclipse
Moons

Your best photos of the 2017 total solar eclipse

There goes the sun, doo doo doo doo.

Trees help keep you cozy, even when you’re indoors
Climate Change

Trees help keep you cozy, even when you’re indoors

Protecting buildings from cold air, turbulent winds and dangerous pollution.

The gut microbes of modern hunter-gatherers reveal one big problem with your diet
Biology

The gut microbes of modern hunter-gatherers reveal one big problem with your diet

More fiber might mean more bacteria—and that's a good thing.

Uranus is probably full of giant diamonds
Solar System

Uranus is probably full of giant diamonds

Scientists recreated ice planets' diamond rain.

McGregor vs. mayweather
Physics

Mayweather and McGregor’s 8-ounce boxing gloves have started a science fight

It's still unclear just how much the weight of a boxing glove affects the performance and safety of a fighter.

You’re throwing away the healthiest part of the avocado
Nutrition

You’re throwing away the healthiest part of the avocado

New revelations about the green berry everyone has come to love.

greenwood grill
Life Skills

How to grill meat over an open fire

Like pirates used to do.

Taking loads of vitamin B could increase your risk of lung cancer
Cancer

Taking loads of vitamin B could increase your risk of lung cancer

The price of supplements might be pretty steep.

Hunley submarine painting
Navy

The mystery of a spooky Confederate submarine might finally be solved

We may finally know what killed Civil War soldiers on the Hunley.

Here’s what you need to know about the Samsung Note8 smartphone
Technology

Here’s what you need to know about the Samsung Note8 smartphone

It packs dual cameras, animated messages, and a split-screen option for multitasking.