Science
How it works: google's project loon
popular science
Google wants to bring 4G signals to even the most remote locales.
how dangerous is heat stroke?
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The most dangerous threat you'll face while working out this summer? The heat. Here's how to beat it.
how do birds find their way back home in the spring?
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Only in recent past decades have we begun to grasp just how birds manage the feat.
how it works: the toyota mirai
popular science
The hydrogen-powered car hits streets this fall.
is seawater the next big fuel source?
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The Navy showed us it's possible, but is our most abundant natural resource a practical energy solution?
can an otter take down a human?
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Recent news of a rogue otter devouring an alligator in Florida has us wondering: Just how dangerous are these river weasels?
what would happen if you never bathed?
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From a scientific standpoint, our modern hygiene habits are overrated.
how safe is nuclear waste?
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Recent nuclear power plant leaks haven't been as extreme as, say, Chernobyl, but they're still scary. So when should you keep calm and when should you run for the hills?
will a taser work on a cougar?
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Before you head into the backcountry packing high voltage, you’ll want to know a few things about America’s misunderstood lion.