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Mars was probably habitable for longer than we thought
Mars

Mars was probably habitable for longer than we thought

It was warm and wet right around the time life got its start on Earth.

China is developing a warship of naval theorists’ dreams
Military

China is developing a warship of naval theorists’ dreams

An arsenal ship that can be submerged in water.

Intel’s new chip puts a teraflop in your desktop. Here’s what that means
Computers

Intel’s new chip puts a teraflop in your desktop. Here’s what that means

It's as fast as a turn-of-the-century supercomputer.

Hot water and antimicrobial soaps don’t get your hands any cleaner
Health

Hot water and antimicrobial soaps don’t get your hands any cleaner

You're probably washing your hands wrong.

Shoreline of Lake Mono
Climate Change

Climate change will mean more rain for some—and none for others

We need to figure out who gets floods and who gets drought.

YouTube
Tech Hacks

YouTube add-ons and tricks to improve your watching

Step up your video game.

two black holes orbiting each other
Black Holes

LIGO spots its third black hole merger

The observatory could eventually detect a new collision every day.

Scientists try to unwrap the secrets of Egyptian mummy DNA
Science

Scientists try to unwrap the secrets of Egyptian mummy DNA

They might not have much in common with modern Egyptians.

toys in sandbox
Technology

Sandboxes could help inspire more efficient wheels for heavy equipment

Also, better Mars rovers.

If we want bionic limbs that actually work, we might need smarter amputations
Health

If we want bionic limbs that actually work, we might need smarter amputations

The process hasn't changed much since the Civil War.

Faceless fish
Fish

Faceless fish aren’t the only absurd creatures emerging from Australia’s Eastern Abyss

Also featured: a fish that’s mostly face.

Early signs of mortality on bleached coral colony.
Ocean

Hawaii’s most popular coral reefs are in big trouble

Reefs are in grave danger across the globe.

Replacing beef with beans could save the planet, because people farts are better than cow farts
Agriculture

Replacing beef with beans could save the planet, because people farts are better than cow farts

One small change in your diet could mean less gas for everybody.

Hyalinobatrachium yaku glassfrog from beneath
Animals

This tiny frog has transparent skin to show its organs off to the world

You can see its little beating heart.

10 huge machines that changed science
Technology

10 huge machines that changed science

When it comes to science, brawn can be brilliant.

Going up stairs
Fitness & Exercise

‘Fat but fit’ is absolutely possible

Despite what clicky headlines want you to believe.

The fastest way to chill your beer
Life Skills

The fastest way to chill your beer

For an icy drink in under 10 minutes

pretty saturn
Moons

52 of Cassini’s most beautiful postcards from the outer solar system

The spacecraft completely changed our view of Saturn and her moons

Make instant slushies with supercooling
Projects

Make instant slushies with supercooling

A scientific party trick.

Stop looking for the latest superfood and eat a chili pepper
Nutrition

Stop looking for the latest superfood and eat a chili pepper

A hot lesson in nutritional studies.