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Astronomy Picture of the Day: Total Lunar Eclipse at Moonset

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Total Lunar Eclipse at Moonset The Moon slid through Earth's shadow on January 31, 2018 in a total lunar eclipse . In this time-lapse sequence of that eclipse from Portal, Arizona, USA, the partial eclipse starts with the Moon high in the western sky. The eclipse total phase lasted about 76 minutes, but totality ended after the dark, reddened Moon set below the horizon. The upcoming total lunar eclipse , on the night of January 20/21, will be better placed for skygazers across the Americas, though. There, all 62 minutes of the total phase, when the Moon is completely immersed in Earth's dark umbral shadow, will take place with the Moon above the horizon. Watch it if you can. The next total lunar eclipse visible from anywhere on planet Earth won't take place until May 26, 2021, and then the total eclipse will last a mere 15 minutes. January 19, 2019 via NASA https://...

Daily Deal - Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization Deluxe Edition, 50% Off

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Today's Deal: Save 50% on Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization Deluxe Edition !* 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 "http://bit.ly/2FGM8r3"

Here's a planet-friendly diet that's not vegan

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Health How to eat better for the Earth. You don’t have to go vegan to ease your diet’s environmental impact. A new study offers insights into a new kind of planet-friendly diet. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2Fx6HGY"

The anti-vax movement is among this year’s top 10 global health threats

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Health Also making the list: air pollution, dengue fever, and antibiotic resistance. Every year, the World Health Organization puts out a list of the most pressing issues that face global health. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2RAISob"

Do wild animals hate being cold in winter?

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Animals And why are so many dogs wearing snow boots? While the weather outside may indeed get frightful this winter, a parka, knit hat, wool socks, insulated boots and maybe a roaring fire make things bearable for people… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2T1Pvg1"

Building a barbell for 1,000 pound deadlifts takes careful engineering and lots of testing

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Technology Rogue's Elephant Bar is built to bend. The Rogue Elephant Bar can handle deadlifts well over a half-ton. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2Fx6Mux"

Daily Deal - Airships: Conquer the Skies, 25% Off

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Some national parks won’t recover from the government shutdown for decades

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Environment Joshua Tree and other deserts house sensitive soil crust communities. Photos of felled Joshua trees went viral last week, a casualty of the government shutdown and the related lack of oversight in the eponymous national park. Other arid… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2U28nvw"

Yes, cabin fever is real—here's how to prevent it

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DIY Don't let winter isolation ruin your mood. As the weather becomes more intense, we huddle indoors. This habit can lead to so-called cabin fever. Here's how to prevent it from setting in. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2RYUS24"

7 iconic movie training montages ranked by professional trainers

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Muscle Month Would Rocky’s regimen really work? We asked the experts. We asked professional trainers to rate the realness of these seven iconic movie training montages. Here’s what they had to say about every regimen from Rocky to Mulan. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2HmmgDc"