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Here’s what you need to know about the Samsung Note8 smartphone
Technology

Here’s what you need to know about the Samsung Note8 smartphone

It packs dual cameras, animated messages, and a split-screen option for multitasking.

Scientists are solving the mystery of Earth’s thermostat
Climate Change

Scientists are solving the mystery of Earth’s thermostat

Our planet can control its climate—very slowly.

green eye close up
Space

Did staring at the eclipse damage my eyes?

If you're wondering, you're (really) not alone.

GL-5 Active Protection System China Norinco
Military

For sale: China’s lineup of brand new, souped-up tanks

The country shows off new infantry-fighting vehicles.

volcanic lightning
Weather

Five amazing natural phenomena that are harder to see than a total eclipse

Start planning your next trip.

woman in sun
Health

7 things happening in health and science today that aren’t the eclipse

Because life will go on tomorrow, and you should be informed.

WATCH: The coincidental geometry of a total solar eclipse
Moons

WATCH: The coincidental geometry of a total solar eclipse

It's both chance and certainty. And there's something kind of beautiful about that.

Bill Nye’s advice for enjoying the eclipse
Science

Bill Nye’s advice for enjoying the eclipse

It's an event that should bring us all together, so don't mess it up.

Total eclipses aren’t that rare—and you’ve probably missed a bunch of them
Moons

Total eclipses aren’t that rare—and you’ve probably missed a bunch of them

They happen about once every 18 months

China Floating Nuclear Reactor ACPR50
Military

These are China’s plans for floating nuclear reactors

Multiple designs are starting to take shape.

Does a fever always mean you have an infection?
Ask Us Anything

Does a fever always mean you have an infection?

Our fear of fevers made us terrified of even a slight increase in body temperature.

We’ve been predicting eclipses for over 2000 years. Here’s how.
Space

We’ve been predicting eclipses for over 2000 years. Here’s how.

It's amazing what centuries of data can do.

Can’t find safe eclipse glasses? Make your own eclipse projector instead.
Projects

Can’t find safe eclipse glasses? Make your own eclipse projector instead.

Don't settle for the blurry cardboard box version.

dog
Pets

The truth about cat and dog food

Those little paws leave a big environmental footprint.

Chemists confirm that whiskey really does taste better with a splash of water
Science

Chemists confirm that whiskey really does taste better with a splash of water

The logic behind your bartender's advice.

A lot of people are getting injured while shaving their pubic hair
Health

A lot of people are getting injured while shaving their pubic hair

But how big a deal is it really?

America’s craft breweries are on an environmental crusade
Climate Change

America’s craft breweries are on an environmental crusade

Beer gets green.

black hole
Black Holes

Scientists found something surprising at the heart of these jellyfish galaxies

An incredibly luminous snack.

operating room with doctors
Cancer

Cancer is way more likely to kill you if you rely on ‘natural’ therapies

Chemotherapy is brutal, but crucial.

China’s making major progress with its aircraft carrier tech
Military

China’s making major progress with its aircraft carrier tech

Say hello to China's first catapult-equipped carrier.