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Researchers just figured out how to get robots to join forces
Robots

Researchers just figured out how to get robots to join forces

We're so close to the megazord of our dreams.

We know shockingly little about the effects of drinking during pregnancy
Health

We know shockingly little about the effects of drinking during pregnancy

Even obstetricians are deeply divided.

You don’t want these parasites to go extinct
Animals

You don’t want these parasites to go extinct

Climate change won't just impact charismatic critters.

The bees behind your morning coffee might be in big trouble
Bees

The bees behind your morning coffee might be in big trouble

Much more than your morning buzz is at stake.

Cleaning with bleach might increase your chance of getting COPD. How worried should you be?
Health

Cleaning with bleach might increase your chance of getting COPD. How worried should you be?

Disinfectants aren’t good for you, but they’re also not the main cause of lung problems.

iPhone announcement
Technology

Last week in tech: It’s new iPhone eve

Kill time before tomorrow's announcement with last week's biggest tech stories.

A timeline of Cassini’s plunge of fiery doom on Friday
NASA

A timeline of Cassini’s plunge of fiery doom on Friday

Here's how the planned crash into Saturn will go down.

You can actually be allergic to exercise
Fitness & Exercise

You can actually be allergic to exercise

Some people have a real excuse to skip the gym.

Your routines might be screwing with your body. Here’s how to fix it.
Life Skills

Your routines might be screwing with your body. Here’s how to fix it.

When to eat, drink, sleep, and think deep thoughts.

Heart Disease
Life Skills

Your schedule could be killing you

Modern lifestyles are at war with the way our bodies evolved to function.

This man would like to kill your holidays
Life Skills

This man would like to kill your holidays

Economist Steve Hanke has a radical idea.

How to find legitimate deals on tech
Tech Hacks

How to find legitimate deals on tech

Get your favorite gadgets for cheaper prices.

What Florida residents should expect from Hurricane Irma
Environment

What Florida residents should expect from Hurricane Irma

The storm is expected to strengthen again before hitting the coast.

Our pollution might actually be causing thunderstorms
Pollution

Our pollution might actually be causing thunderstorms

Ships could seed clouds for lightning.

What finding boron on Mars actually means in the hunt for alien life
Mars

What finding boron on Mars actually means in the hunt for alien life

We're getting closer.

If everyone became vegetarian, would the planet actually be better off?
Ask Us Anything

If everyone became vegetarian, would the planet actually be better off?

Cutting back on red meat is probably the best place to start, but eating the right types of veggies is important, too.

8.1 magnitude earthquake is one of the strongest to ever hit Mexico
Environment

8.1 magnitude earthquake is one of the strongest to ever hit Mexico

And a hurricane may be on the way.

Premature babies get worse healthcare if they’re not white
Health

Premature babies get worse healthcare if they’re not white

Something's wrong in the NICU.

Three animals inspiring the armor of the future
Technology

Three animals inspiring the armor of the future

Seashells, fish, and spiders may hold the key to better bulletproof vests.

Rocky ground
Evolution

A brief history of origin theories

From spontaneous materializing to a "warm little pond."