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These Australian twins are the second 'semi-identical' pair ever reported

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Health It all started with two sperm and one egg. A set of Australian twins, now four years old, are, indeed, not identical. But they’re not fraternal, either. They’re what the medical community calls semi-identical,… via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2TngZQD"

These 500mg CBD gummies are 25 percent off right now

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Save 25 percent on Just CBD Gummies. These 500mg Just CBD gummies are 25 percent off right now. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2H8SO1D"

These mice sing their little hearts out—and that's good for neuroscience

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Animals What singing rodents can teach us about human conversation. The words “singing mice” might conjure up memories of Cinderelly’s —er, Cinderella’s pals and a squeaky yet exquisitely harmonized Christmas song sung by another trio of… via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2tKv24a"

Andrew Wheeler is officially the head of the EPA

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Environment His time as acting administrator has been troubling. After several months of Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Andrew Wheeler is now confirmed by the Senate. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2NyPWMW"

Self-driving cars, like us, struggle turning left

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Technology How Waymo autonomous cars train for the challenge of unprotected left turns. One of the hardest maneuvers for any driver is called an “unprotected left.”… via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2Vqix9R"

Space Engineers - Leaving Early Access, Free Weekend & 20% off!

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Space Engineers is Leaving Early Access, is available as a Free Weekend and is 20% off!* Space Engineers is a sandbox game about engineering, construction, exploration and survival in space and on planets. Players build space ships, space stations, planetary outposts of various sizes and uses, pilot ships and travel through space to explore planets and gather resources to survive. Featuring both creative and survival modes, there is no limit to what can be built, utilized and explored. *Offer ends March 7 at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2NAIoJt"

Daily Deal - CardLife: Creative Survival, 33% Off

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Today's Deal: Save 33% on CardLife: Creative Survival !* 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 Saturday at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2BYbL3T"

Daily Deal - Insurgency: Sandstorm, 20% Off

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Today's Deal: Save 20% on Insurgency: Sandstorm !* 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 Saturday at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2BXk3ce"

Now Available on Steam - Offworld Trading Company - Free Multiplayer!

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Offworld Trading Company - Free Multiplayer is Now Available on Steam! Stardock and Mohawk Games have announced a new multiplayer client for their critically acclaimed real-time strategy game, Offworld Trading Company, that will allow players to face off against each other for free, even if they don’t already own the game. via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2EDvRCk"

Keeping up with climate change: the latest news in one place

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Environment 13 things we learned about climate change this month. The climate is changing fast. Here's everything you need to keep up with environmental science. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2tIpBmg"

Now Available on Steam - APE OUT

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APE OUT is Now Available on Steam! APE OUT is a wildly intense and colorfully stylized smash ‘em up about primal escape, rhythmic violence, and frenetic jazz. via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2NzUsup"

High-tide floods are becoming more common, and it's costing businesses

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Nexus Media News Stores can't operate with inches of water inside them, but climate change is making these sunny day floods far more frequent. Regular coastal flooding has become a persistent and costly problem across the United States, and is expected to worsen as sea levels rise. Annapolis, Maryland is a case… via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2H7PoMP"

Small tweaks to vastly improve gaming on your phone

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DIY Ready, player one? Whether you're an Android or iPhone user, part-time or dedicated gamer, you should find some useful ideas here for boosting gameplay on your mobile. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2Ub2Pze"

Like a boiling frog, humans quickly normalize extreme temperatures

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Environment Heat waves are still uncomfortable. But they stop feeling remarkable. We find such the temperature extremes caused by climate change unremarkable after just a few years of repeated events, according to a new study published Monday in… via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2ECu54k"

Yes, humans are causing climate change. And we've known for 40 years.

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Environment The certainty is not new or surprising. A new report reminds us that scientists are about as certain as scientists can ever get that humans caused climate change—but that's not really the point. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2TlBqNI"

Animate your words in minutes with CrazyTalk Animator 3 Pro

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Get this award-winning animation app now for $79. Get this award-winning animation app—CrazyTalk Animator 3 Pro—now for $79 and animate your words in minutes. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2Vur6k9"

Sloppy calorie counting can still help you lose weight

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Health This is true of any diet that works for you: the more you check in, the better you’ll do. Few people want to weigh every ounce of meat they consume, and for some, that’s not even a possibility. For those folks, this study has some good news. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2XsGpLR"

Science helped me run my first marathon in 3 hours and 21 minutes

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Science Running is in our DNA, but training for a marathon is a careful mix of muscle, mental, and technological strength. I set out to understand how evolution, technology, and know-how can come together to propel the human body across 26.2 miles. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2tGE7Li"

Heated blankets, ski goggles, and other cold-weather items on sale today

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Gadgets Our commerce editor helps you get the goods for cheaper. PopSci is always on the lookout for today's best deals. Our lists will be updated throughout the day, so check back to see if stumbled upon any awesome new discounts. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2H3XG8l"

Daily Deal - GameChanger Charity Event, up to 90% off

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Today's Deal: Save up to 90% on select titles during the GameChanger Charity Event !* 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/2IFz7RC"

The Green New Deal is more feasible than you think

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Environment Though that may depend on how we define "clean" and "renewable." It’s an ambitious target that some have called politically or economically infeasible, but the idea is not new. In fact, scientists have been exploring roadmaps for a… via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2Nw3RDj"

It's time to tell your laptop to stop installing software you don't want

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DIY Don't compromise the security of your system or the safety of your data. Don't compromise the security of your system or the safety of your data—here's how to keep unwanted programs off your computer. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2EBSFm0"

Picture This: Researcher Stories: Mining a Royal Collection

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Researcher Stories: Mining a Royal Collection By Melissa Lindberg The following is an interview with researcher Kate Heard, Senior Curator of Prints at Royal Collection Trust. Melissa: Thank you for participating in this interview. We always enjoy having you in the Prints & Photographs Reading Room, and we're delighted to have this opportunity. Could you start by describing where you work? Kate: I'm Senior Curator of Prints and Drawings at Royal Collection Trust. This is the charitable trust that looks after the British Royal Collection, one of the most important art collections in the world, and manages the public opening of the official residences of Her Majesty The Queen. The Royal Collection comprises almost all aspects of the fine and decorative arts and is spread among some 15 royal residences and former residences across the UK.   Les incommodités de Janvier

The weirdest things we learned this week: nudist founding fathers and vampire lore

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Science Our editors scrounged up some truly bizarre facts. What’s the weirdest thing you learned this week? Well, whatever it is, we promise you’ll have an even weirder answer if you listen to PopSci’s hit podcast. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2VplTK3"

The Role of Analytics in Protecting Healthcare Data Privacy and Security

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Healthcare has traditionally had a weaker security profile than most other industries. On the one hand, it is a favorite target for ransomware attacks, and for hackers looking to steal confidential patient records that have a high resale value on the black market. On the other, healthcare experiences more insider attacks than any other industry.   Recent research reveals that healthcare companies face their biggest threats from malicious insiders that abuse their access privileges to view or exfiltrate personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) data. Verizon’s 2018 Protected Health Information Data Breach Report noted that 58 percent of data breaches in healthcare stem from employees or contractors.     Clearly, payers and providers are severely challenged to prevent both insider and outsider attacks on patient and corporate data.    To limit these threats, progressive organizations are using real-time analytics and risk-scoring to automate se

The Role of Analytics in Protecting Healthcare Data Privacy and Security

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Healthcare has traditionally had a weaker security profile than most other industries. On the one hand, it is a favorite target for ransomware attacks, and for hackers looking to steal confidential patient records that have a high resale value on the black market. On the other, healthcare experiences more insider attacks than any other industry.   Recent research reveals that healthcare companies face their biggest threats from malicious insiders that abuse their access privileges to view or exfiltrate personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) data. Verizon's 2018 Protected Health Information Data Breach Report noted that 58 percent of data breaches in healthcare stem from employees or contractors.     Clearly, payers and providers are severely challenged to prevent both insider and outsider attacks on patient and corporate data.   

You might not need a colonoscopy to be screened for colon cancer

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Health A less-invasive alternative still offers reliable results. Fecal immunochemical tests, or FITs, detect blood in stool, which is an early sign of cancer. They're a less-invasive alternative to colonoscopies, but they're not for… via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2VmZHjW"

First shots with Sony's new 135mm portrait lens that's built for bokeh

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Gadgets Our initial thoughts on Sony’s fast portrait and sports lens. We spent some time shooting with the FE 135mm F1.8 GM prior to its release. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2HaaXMT"

Learn to code with 73 hours of beginner-friendly training

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This 9-course bundle is now only $29. This 9-course bundle is now only $29 and offers 73 hours of beginner-friendly training to learn to code. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2IFbKYe"

Ancient poop is helping archaeologists understand a midwestern city’s demise

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Science The forensic feces files The Midwest was once the most happening place north of Mexico. But within 100 years, the district was largely abandoned. Now, ancient poop molecules are helping… via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2H2T2HD"