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Google Play Music
Tech Hacks

How to get the most out of Google Play Music

Nine ways to upgrade your listening experience.

Jellyfish use high-powered ‘syringes’ to shoot venom into your skin
Fish

Jellyfish use high-powered ‘syringes’ to shoot venom into your skin

Someday, we could use those mechanics for drug delivery or advanced tech.

10,000 years ago, North Americans were chowing down on potatoes—some things never change
Archaeology

10,000 years ago, North Americans were chowing down on potatoes—some things never change

We go way, way back.

artificial cloud made from barium
NASA

NASA will try to create glowing rainbow clouds, and you can watch

The colorful clouds should be visible from New York to North Carolina.

Glitter in hand
Health

Do we need to do a weekly series on things you shouldn’t put in your vagina now?

Glitter bombs are the unicorn frappuccino of sexual health products.

mars surface
Mars

The surface of Mars is probably too toxic for bacteria to survive

But the search for life on the red planet isn't over yet.

Cockatoos make their own lil drumsticks to play music
Birds

Cockatoos make their own lil drumsticks to play music

It's just another way to woo a mate.

lenticular clouds
Weather

These saucer-shaped clouds look just like UFOs

But they don't come from outer space.

What moral code should your self-driving car follow?
Self Driving

What moral code should your self-driving car follow?

Teaching a robot to make ethical decisions is pretty complicated.

drilling into seawall
Archaeology

Ancient Romans were way better at making concrete

The ocean didn't break it down— it only made it stronger.

fluorescent coral
Ocean

Scientists may finally know why these magnificent corals glow in the dark

Glow coral, glow.

Scientists are scrutinizing city sewage to study our health
Health

Scientists are scrutinizing city sewage to study our health

It's not just useless crap.

Allen Telescope Array
Space

How Jill Tarter helped bring SETI’s alien-seeking Allen Telescope Array to life

Excerpt: Making Contact

You probably abuse your ice cream. Here’s how to stop.
Science

You probably abuse your ice cream. Here’s how to stop.

And other odd information from ‘ice cream boot camp’

Do probiotic deodorants really work?
Health

Do probiotic deodorants really work?

We tested 6 brands, risking pit stains and smelliness, so you don’t have to.

iPhone birthday
Technology

Last week in tech: iPhone turns 10, Facebook crosses 2 billion, and Nintendo teases everyone

Here's something to read while you avoid your family at cookouts

Create your own commands for Amazon Echo and Google Home
Tech Hacks

Create your own commands for Amazon Echo and Google Home

Be the boss of your smart hub.

grill
Life Skills

9.5 tips to scientifically enhance your grill game

We got you.

Measuring the vibrations of runners’ strides could help prevent muscle injuries
Fitness & Exercise

Measuring the vibrations of runners’ strides could help prevent muscle injuries

Bad vibrations.

Topher White installs a cell phone listening device.
Climate Change

This engineer is using old cell phones to stop illegal logging

Mobile devices are changing the way we fight climate change.