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North Korean Missile Flies Upward
Weapons

No one wants another H-bomb test in the Pacific

To avoid reliving the worst of the Cold War, the United States needs to relearn deterrence

dogs in pile of dirty laundry
Insects

Bad news: Bed bugs like the smell of your dirty laundry

And other horrifying facts.

NASA is teaming up with Russia to put a new space station near the moon. Here’s why.
Deep Space

NASA is teaming up with Russia to put a new space station near the moon. Here’s why.

We all like having options.

Elusive, unusually large tree-dwelling rodent discovered in the Solomon Islands
Animals

Elusive, unusually large tree-dwelling rodent discovered in the Solomon Islands

But they're already in trouble.

rendering of a martian city
Mars

Check out the United Arab Emirates’ plans for building a Martian city—right here on Earth

To prep for the one that will actually be on Mars, naturally.

Reminder: super random research can produce some amazing science
Science

Reminder: super random research can produce some amazing science

The frog that laid the golden egg.

MRE Meal Kit Supply
Military

Military-style meals are scarce, because last month was just awful

Blame Irma. Or Maria. Or...

$2 million competition aims to make jetpacks a reality by 2019
Aviation

$2 million competition aims to make jetpacks a reality by 2019

GoFly dreams of a personal flying machine with range of 20 miles

Liposuction nearly killed this woman—but this dangerous side effect isn’t just from plastic surgery
Health

Liposuction nearly killed this woman—but this dangerous side effect isn’t just from plastic surgery

Fat embolisms aren’t even that uncommon.

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Climate Change

Evaporating lakes could help power the country, day and night

Scientists develop new ways to harness energy from evaporation.

How Lakes Can Generate Electricity
Climate Change

How Lakes Can Generate Electricity

Scientists develop new ways to harness energy from evaporation.

A man regained consciousness after 15 years in a vegetative state. But what does that really mean?
Health

A man regained consciousness after 15 years in a vegetative state. But what does that really mean?

We’re terrible at defining the difference between life and death.

Florida’s climate might—maybe—save a handful of America’s ash trees
Endangered Species

Florida’s climate might—maybe—save a handful of America’s ash trees

But populations are splintering.

Star Trek Discovery
Technology

Last week in tech: Captain’s log, Stardate 2017

Plenty more happened besides 'Star Trek.' Here's what you missed in tech news.

A warming Arctic can actually make our winters colder
Climate Change

A warming Arctic can actually make our winters colder

Can you say polar vortex?

The Black Death helped reveal how long humans have polluted the planet
Pollution

The Black Death helped reveal how long humans have polluted the planet

Before this 14th-century plague, there was lead in the air.

Show your social savvy with these advanced Snapchat tricks
Tech Hacks

Show your social savvy with these advanced Snapchat tricks

Become an expert Snapchatter.

The anatomy of a hurricane, from its eye to its swirling winds
Weather

The anatomy of a hurricane, from its eye to its swirling winds

Here's how these huge storms form.

The 100 Greatest Innovations Of 2016
Best of What's New

The 100 Greatest Innovations Of 2016

Secret Santas, take note

Dinosaur poops show that even herbivores ate shellfish
Dinosaurs

Dinosaur poops show that even herbivores ate shellfish

Plus a heaping portion of decayed wood for fiber.