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You’re probably terrible at spotting faked photos
Science

You’re probably terrible at spotting faked photos

Seeing isn't believing.

vitamin pills
Nutrition

If you’re taking vitamin D, you’re probably taking too much

You might have a deficiency, but overdosing isn’t the answer.

Fracking pollution stays in waterways long after the fracking is done
Fossil Fuels

Fracking pollution stays in waterways long after the fracking is done

Do you have to let it linger?

Three tricks for staving off hunger in a survival situation
Life Skills

Three tricks for staving off hunger in a survival situation

How to keep going when you're running out of food.

seaweed
Environment

Some invasive species actually help their new habitats thrive

More nuance, less nativism.

Why doctors are still studying JFK’s chronic back pain
Medicine

Why doctors are still studying JFK’s chronic back pain

Did his back trouble help kill him?

eBay
Tech Hacks

How to avoid eBay scams

Safely buy and sell your products.

Mac-n-cheese probably isn’t more toxic than other foods
Nutrition

Mac-n-cheese probably isn’t more toxic than other foods

Because everything you love is toxic.

This ancient one-ton crocodile had steak knives for teeth
Dinosaurs

This ancient one-ton crocodile had steak knives for teeth

Rawr.

Road trip
Tech Hacks

Plan a road trip using only your smartphone

Have phone, will travel.

Here’s how we were able to see that giant chunk of ice break off of Antarctica
Climate Change

Here’s how we were able to see that giant chunk of ice break off of Antarctica

A golden age of Earth observation.

Tardigrades could probably survive the otherwise complete annihilation of life on Earth
Evolution

Tardigrades could probably survive the otherwise complete annihilation of life on Earth

Water bear don't care.

Ravens are so smart it’s actually kind of disconcerting, new study finds
Birds

Ravens are so smart it’s actually kind of disconcerting, new study finds

Unlike so many of us, they actually plan for the future.

Up in the clouds.
Animals

#PopSciLovesNature and so do you

We asked you to show us your best nature photos, and you delivered! Here are some of our faves.

A new view of twisted proteins could help scientists understand Alzheimer’s
Health

A new view of twisted proteins could help scientists understand Alzheimer’s

A critical molecule in the neurodegenerative disease has finally been mapped.

Grandma’s insomnia might be a product of evolution
Evolution

Grandma’s insomnia might be a product of evolution

She's actually looking out for you.

Baby squirrels are less likely to die if they’re born early
Evolution

Baby squirrels are less likely to die if they’re born early

If you’re an adorable red squirrel pup, it’s best to have a birthday in March.

Trampolines are more dangerous than you think
Health

Trampolines are more dangerous than you think

And no, the padding and nets don’t really help.

Bonobo ladies get to choose their mates and boy oh boy are they picky
Evolution

Bonobo ladies get to choose their mates and boy oh boy are they picky

Most males miss out.

Meet KJ-600, the aircraft that could help China’s navy rival America’s
Military

Meet KJ-600, the aircraft that could help China’s navy rival America’s

The airborne early warning and control plane fills a gap in China's arsenal.