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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"