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We are eating large animals into extinction

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Nexus Media News "Humans have a long history of killing large animals, and it dates back thousands of years." Humans activity is driving large species of animals into extinction. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2RIKur9"

We’re finally understanding why some kids get strep throat over and over again

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Health A specific immune deficiency may explain why some families seem so prone to this problem. There’s was probably one kid in your class who always got strep throat. It seemed like they were out every few months like clockwork, often for days at a time. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2SfgOXX"

X-rays could provide crucial clues in identifying domestic violence

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Health Radiologists' unique skill sets could also play a key role. Bharti Khurana, an emergency room radiologist, conducted a study identifying the types of injuries and imaging patterns seen in victims of intimate partner violence. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2DfIZeJ"

A new Nintendo Switch, a Samsung sports watch, and the rest of the current tech rumors

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Gadgets Catch up on all the technology gossip without all the hype. Keep it real with your tech rumors. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2T09Wd7"

Just 13 great gifts for Valentine's Day

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Gadgets There's no shame in a dozen roses, but if you want to spend $50 on something that doesn't die in three days, read on. Holidays sneak up and we panic about what to give our loved ones. The less time we have, the more indecisive we become. Suddenly we are unable to consider any gift… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2REMe4N"

Penguins may have islands to thank for their diverse looks

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Animals The birds are an eclectic bunch, and a new study explains why. Penguins are one diverse group of birds. And now a new study , published Tuesday in the journal Molecular Biology and Evolution , is taking a crack at explaining how they… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2Svl18X"

This street-legal electric motorcycle is Swedish minimalism on two wheels

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Technology The latest from Cake, a Swedish ebike company. Cake, a Swedish eBike company, has revealed it will release a street-legal Kalk& (and) bike later this year. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2I8QOJd"

The weirdest things we learned this week: deadly molasses and the best way to battle cattle

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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 "http://bit.ly/2I8GgtB"