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Scientists want to know if your parents’ divorce is making you sick
Health

Scientists want to know if your parents’ divorce is making you sick

But don't stay together for the kids' immune systems.

Cat at computer.
Tech Hacks

The best ways to make your own GIFs

3 ways to make your own memes.

The Drone Federalism Act would shift regulation to state and local governments
Technology

The Drone Federalism Act would shift regulation to state and local governments

The FAA would serve as a liaison between local governments and the national drone air traffic management system.

Bosch plans to use radar sensors in millions of cars to make better maps
Self Driving

Bosch plans to use radar sensors in millions of cars to make better maps

It would be a big help for autonomous vehicles.

North China Institute of Vehicle Research Amphibious Vehicle
Military

China is building the world’s fastest amphibious fighting vehicle

30 miles per hour on water.

mandible
Evolution

The oldest fossils of our species just got older

These possible Homo sapiens help confirm humanity's history.

Dogs and wolves both get sad when you don’t treat them fairly
Evolution

Dogs and wolves both get sad when you don’t treat them fairly

They’re all such good boys!

Scientists use glowing dyes to spot fake whiskey
Science

Scientists use glowing dyes to spot fake whiskey

This technique can even identify the drink’s origin, blend, age, and taste.

Celebrate World Ocean’s Day with these gorgeous photos of the sea
Biology

Celebrate World Ocean’s Day with these gorgeous photos of the sea

Darlin' its better down where it's wetter.

These all-natural microbeads could replace your horrible face scrubs
Environment

These all-natural microbeads could replace your horrible face scrubs

Bye, bye, plastic.

NASA astronauts
International Space Station

Meet NASA’s newest class of astronauts

Their dream jobs just became a reality.

Slimy, fleshy lips dripping with snot help these fish eat stinging corals
Fish

Slimy, fleshy lips dripping with snot help these fish eat stinging corals

Pucker up.

Sleeping in on the weekend won’t actually give you heart disease
Heart Disease

Sleeping in on the weekend won’t actually give you heart disease

But there are other reasons not to give in to "social jet lag."

Why whales are back in New York City
Pollution

Why whales are back in New York City

The Cetaceans are back in town.

An egg a day could help babies grow bigger and taller
Nutrition

An egg a day could help babies grow bigger and taller

Gaston was right all along.

You can tell these adorable octopuses apart by their warts
Animals

You can tell these adorable octopuses apart by their warts

Scientists finally figure out how to tell some cute cousins apart.

Even moderate drinking might be bad for your brain
Health

Even moderate drinking might be bad for your brain

Sorry.

Scientists have a fascinating new way to determine the age of skeletal remains
Medicine

Scientists have a fascinating new way to determine the age of skeletal remains

Sinuses could give forensic anthropologists a hand.

book cover
Solar System

Fun activities for your next vacation to Mercury

Excerpt: Vacation Guide to the Solar System.

tattoo needle
Diseases

How to not get deadly flesh-eating bacteria in your new tattoo

A recent case study is scary, but tattoos aren't really to blame.