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NASA's next mission will give us InSight into Mars' interior

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Space InSight is blasting off this week. Of all the wonders in our solar system, there’s no place beyond our own planet that’s been studied more intensely than Mars. But all of this activity still isn’t… via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2HDFRyj"

The most common misconceptions, debunked

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Science Let me Google that for you. We mined the Internet for those persistent truisms that just aren't true, then figured out just how many of you are Googling each of them. Come get your facts straight. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2HG3mXT"

A healthy reef is alive with music, but the chorus fades as the coral dies.

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Environment It's bad news for fish when their homes go quiet. When reefs get damaged, animals die and the orchestra stops playing. That silence makes it harder for young fish that have grown up in the open ocean to find a way back… via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2JCmCC4"

We’re finally understanding why exercise is great for your heart

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Health Another reason you should make yourself a frequent gym visitor We’ve all been told that exercise is good for us. It reduces stress, keeps our muscles and bones healthy, and makes our hearts stronger. But the exact cardiovascular… via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2JEBY8U"

Last week in tech: See the world through rose-colored Spectacles

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Technology Snapchat’s latest face-wear, Amazon delivers to your car, and the latest episode of the podcast. Download the latest episode of our podcast and catch up on tech news. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2HCuoPD"

Daily Deal - Black Mesa, 60% Off

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Today's Deal: Save 60% on Black Mesa !* Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are! *Offer ends Wednesday at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2HE9CiL"

Now Available on Steam - The Forest

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The Forest is Now Available on Steam! As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants. Build, explore, survive in this terrifying first person survival horror simulator. via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2rcPDwe"

This butterfly's transparent wings could one day save people's vision

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Health See it with butterfly wings. The same trick that makes a South American butterfly’s wings transparent could improve eye implants for people with glaucoma… via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2vYcZeW"

And now, a ship that can mine 39,000 tons of ore from a mile under water

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Eastern Arsenal There are giant robots involved. The Deep Sea Nautilus is the world's first dedicated underwater mining platform that can operate underwater robots. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2HEKrMY"

Pregnant women get a lot of grief for the unhealthy habits we all share

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Health Health concerns while carrying a baby shouldn’t be much different from the rest of your life. Women spend a lot of their lives being told what to do—and not do—with their bodies. This is perhaps the most true during pregnancy. Everyone has an opinion. Everyone… via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2r9czgH"

Daily Deal - The Wild Eight, 40% Off

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Today's Deal: Save 40% on The Wild Eight !* Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are! *Offer ends Tuesday at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2KooAXY"

Daily Deal - Oxenfree, 75% Off

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Today's Deal: Save 75% on Oxenfree !* Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are! *Offer ends Monday at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2JDn2bp"

Daily Deal - Oxenfree, 75% Off

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Today's Deal: Save 75% on Oxenfree !* Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are! *Offer ends Monday at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2jcioWn"

Disney's haptic VR jacket lets you feel snowball impacts and snakes slithering

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Technology The future of VR goes beyond sight and sound. Made out of a converted life jacket, the Force Jacket uses airbags that inflate, deflate, or vibrate to literally give its wearer a feeling of being touched. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2r4yZjd"

F1™ 2015 Free For A Limited Time - Plus Get F1™ 2017 At 70% Off

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Add F1™ 2015 to your account for FREE starting now until Saturday at 12PM Pacific*! Once you add the game, it will remain in your account permanently, so don't miss out on this opportunity to own this great title! Additionally, get 70% off for F1™ 2017 until Saturday at 12PM Pacific*! **Offer ends Saturday at 12PM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2HZtIDl"

Now Available on Steam - AI Nightmare, 40% off!

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AI Nightmare (a 360 Video), is Now Available on Steam and is 40% off!* Abducted by futuristic AI robots, you race against the clock to solve a cryptic message and prevent Earth's coming destruction - only to question if what you experienced was actually just a nightmare.  Official Selection of 2018 Mammoth Film Festival Official Selection of 2018 Capital City Film Festival Official Selection of 2018 New Media Film Festival (LA) Official Selection of 2018 Mediterranean Film Festival Cannes (France) Honorable Mention from IndieTO VR Film Festival *Offer ends May 3 at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2JxlAHi"

Daily Deal - Guns of Icarus Alliance, 85% Off

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Today's Deal: Save 85% on Guns of Icarus Alliance !* Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are! *Offer ends Sunday at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2Jymymy"

Now Available on Steam - Call to Arms, 10% off!

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Call to Arms is Now Available on Steam and is 10% off!* Call to Arms offers an innovative mix of real-time strategy and 3rd, as well as 1st person controls. Set in the time of modern warfare, the game offers realistically modeled vehicles and heavy weaponry, as well as dozens of firearms and customizations. Command your troops to victory or fight by yourself in the 3rd or 1st person action mode. *Offer ends May 4 at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2HWLQO0"

Team Fortress 2 Update Released

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An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include: Fixed players not being able to push the payload cart on some maps Fixed a client crash related to the main menu Fixed a client crash when exiting the game Fixed not being able to pickup item_bonuspack entities that have not been assigned to a specific team Added self-damage when using the Short Circuit's orb to attack an enemy at close range Added the new Heavy and Pyro weapons to the list of weapons that can be found via random drops Added The Heartfelt Hero medal for the Hugs.tf 2018 community event Updated ctf_foundry Organized powerup locations to be more consistent with other maps Removed the crit powerup in the center of the map Fixed the return times for dropped flags via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2JxlxeA"

Now Available on Steam - MLB Home Run Derby VR

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MLB Home Run Derby VR is Now Available on Steam! HOME RUN! Step into the diamond and crush it in the most immersive Home Run Derby VR game to date, presented by Major League Baseball. Feel the action and power of every swing with motion based controls. Swing for the fences in the most authentic virtual reality MLB ballparks ever created. via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2KkyOsn"

Weekend Deal - Rocket League®, 40% Off

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Save 40% on Rocket League® as part of this week's Weekend Deal*! *Offer ends Tuesday at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2HYCjpK"

Free Weekend - Arma 3

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Play Arma 3 for FREE starting now through Sunday at 1PM Pacific Time. You can also pickup Arma 3 at 66% off the regular price!* If you already have Steam installed, click here to install or play Arma 3. If you don't have Steam, you can download it here . *Offer ends Monday at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2JzuDay"

Free Weekend - OrbusVR

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Play OrbusVR for FREE starting now through Sunday at 1PM Pacific Time. You can also pickup OrbusVR at 25% off the regular price!* If you already have Steam installed, click here to install or play OrbusVR. If you don't have Steam, you can download it here . *Offer ends Monday at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2HTIg7p"

Daily Deal - Aliens Franchise, 75% Off

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Today's Deal: Save 75% on Aliens Franchise !* Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are! *Offer ends Monday at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2vWo8wy"

Now Available on Steam - Inked, 10% off!

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Inked is Now Available on Steam and is 10% off!* Inked is a tale of love and vengeance told in ink on paper. You play as the Nameless Hero who sets out on a journey in a vast landscape filled with puzzles for you to solve. Each puzzle takes you closer to your lost love, unraveling a story that will forever change you. *Offer ends May 3 at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2Jxm6VJ"

Dota 2 Update - April 26th, 2018

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7.14: == * Enabled Techies in Captains Mode * First creep wave no longer draws aggro on the side lanes until they meet the other wave * Skull Basher: Now uses Mithril Hammer instead of Javelin. Gives +25 Damage and +10 Strength. * Skull Basher: Bash no longer pierces evasion * Abyssal Blade: Now grants +25 Damage * Abyssal Blade: Bash no longer pierces evasion * Monkey King Bar: Now uses Demon Edge, Quarterstaff and Javelin. Gives +52 Damage and 10 Attack Speed. * Monkey King Bar: Procs changed from 60 Pure damage to 100 Magical damage * Maelstrom: Now uses Javelin instead of Gloves and Recipe. * Maelstrom: No longer gives +25 Attack Speed * Maelstrom: Chain Lightning damage increased from 120 to 170 * Maelstrom: Procs can no longer be evaded * Mjollnir: Procs can no longer be evaded * Mjollnir: Chain Lightning damage increased from 150 to 170 * Mjollnir: Attack speed reduced from 80 to 75 * Battle Fury: Now requires a 300 gold recipe * Blink Dagger: Cooldown

Now Available on Steam - Pizza Titan Ultra, 15% off!

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Pizza Titan Ultra is Now Available on Steam and is 15% off!* Fast paced 3rd-person action platformer, fighting and smashing through a futuristic city, in a giant mech, to deliver pizza. Arcadey action with speedy attacking and dodging, while attempting to control the massive weight of a 10 storey mobile pizzeria - try not to make too much of a mess! *Offer ends May 2 at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2I1HL9d"

Daily Deal - Mini Metro, 50% Off

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Today's Deal: Save 50% on Mini Metro !* Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are! *Offer ends Friday at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2HUmDUN"

Dota 2 Update - April 24th, 2018

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* Dota Plus Post Game screen now animates faster. The Post Game no longer has Continue buttons blocking progress for the Hero Progress and Hero Relics screen; instead, after the presentation is over, there are icons on the top right to return to the summary screens. * Hero Chat Wheel sounds will no longer be muted when announcers are muted. via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2Hsgyvh"

Midweek Madness - theHunter: Call of the Wild™, 33% Off

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Save 33% on theHunter: Call of the Wild™ during this week's Midweek Madness*! *Offer ends Friday at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2Hp1Hpr"

Games from Denmark Sale!

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Save big on a variety of games developed in Denmark for this week's Midweek Madness, the Games From Denmark Sale !* Including classics like Hitman and LIMBO, and new favorites like Deep Rock Galactic and A Hat In Time! *Discounts end Friday at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2qYmUeL"