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Science It might be a pretty important question. A new study asks a question about the yellow fever mosquito that’s never been asked before: just how many can you fit in a syringe? via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2RHGg3j"

Technology Bill Gates took a jar of poop on stage to remind us of this fact. Every sanitation expert in the world is in Beijing right now, at a Gates Foundation-sponsored conference on the future of the toilet. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2JL0dU8"

Science The 2018 midterm elections shifted the balance of power in the House of Representatives. Here's what that means. For the first time since 2010, a democrat will chair the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology following the 2018 midterm elections. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2PhvRi3"

Science They’re blazing new linguistic territory. Many artists produce sounds entirely unknown to modern linguists. Now you can see exactly what produces those extra-lingual effects. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2PHVsjO"

Technology They're even better than the real thing in some ways. A synthetic canine is a good option for vets who need to practice basic skills. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2qwIYxb"

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Science These are the 2018 winners of the Vizzies Challenge. Check out the 8 winners of this year's Vizzies awards for science visualizations… via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2PjiJt1"

Animals And now it's going to die. When the University of Georgia’s Marine Education Center and Aquarium acquired a common octopus recently, they got somewhat more than they bargained for. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2D5zKPQ"

Space His favorite astronaut, his most beloved fictional space explorer, and the discoveries that would have changed the plot of 'The Martian.' Andy Weir's favorite real astronaut, his most beloved fictional space explorer, and the scientific discoveries that would have changed the plot of 'The Martian.'… via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2STyGnQ"

Science A professional athlete's mental game is just as important, if not more so, as their physical one. Though the physicality of professional athletes may be the most visible part of their game, their mental training is just as important—and it can be just as rigorous. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2yS1KUg"