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The treatment that cured two H.I.V. cases won't work for most patients

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Health What a second H.I.V. remission means—and what it doesn't. For the second time, doctors are reporting that a patient’s HIV has gone into sustained remission following a stem cell transplant—leaving him effectively cured of the… via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2Ti6MWn"

Designing for accessibility: From Frida Kahlo's corsets to Franklin Roosevelt's leg braces

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Technology Small innovations can go a long way. To make the most out of life, people turn to design. Here are the stories of some of history’s most famous individuals and the state-of-the-art designs that helped them… via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2tPE4Nh"

Why California’s droughts and floods will only get worse

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Environment This is bad news for water storage and flood risk. California's dramatic shift from wet to dry over the last winter may hint at what we can expect for the state's climate in the future. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2EztRd4"

Megapixels: Check out the moon’s gnarly sunburn

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Space Solving the centuries-long mystery of the moon's swirled tattoos. For quite some time, a dappling of light gray swirls on the surface of the moon has perplexed professional and amateur astronomers alike. First identified during the… via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2HjHwI3"

A 10-million-pound undersea cable just set an internet speed record

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Technology Breaking down, by the numbers, a new submarine data-transfer accomplishment. Undersea cables are the backbone of the internet as we know it. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2UnrNvs"

Dota 2 Update - March 5th, 2019

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Added some previously unavailable heroes to Ability Draft * Beastmaster (Hawk is not draftable) * Lone Druid * Io * Monkey King (Primal Spring is not draftable) * Shadowfiend (Shadowraze Medium and Presence of the Darklord are not draftable) * Techies (Minefield Sign is not draftable) * Meepo (Divided We Stand is not draftable) * Rubick (Spellsteal is not draftable) Will-o-wisp and Tag Team are now draftable in Ability Draft via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2To1Hfq"

45 percent chargers and power banks, plus other great deals happening today

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Gadgets A quick guide to getting 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/2IUqTFc"

Midweek Madness - X4: Foundations, 25% Off

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Save 25% on X4: Foundations during this week's Midweek Madness*! *Offer ends Friday at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2ENynpo"

Midweek Madness - Ultimate Chicken Horse, 50% Off

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Save 50% on Ultimate Chicken Horse during this week's Midweek Madness*! *Offer ends Friday at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2IWoZnB"

Daily Deal - What Remains of Edith Finch, 60% Off

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Today's Deal: Save 60% on What Remains of Edith Finch and its soundtrack!* 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 Thursday at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2SGnGc8"

Daily Deal - Dude, Stop, 45% Off

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Today's Deal: Save 45% on Dude, Stop !* 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 Thursday at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2XNHEpc"

Now Available on Steam - LEFT ALIVE™

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LEFT ALIVE™ is Now Available on Steam! LEFT ALIVE™ is a brand-new survival action shooter telling a human story of survival from the perspective of three different protagonists during the devastating invasion set in war-torn Novo Slava in 2127. via Steam RSS News Feed "https://ift.tt/2HcJcmN"

Vaccines don't cause autism, another massive study confirms

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Health Maybe the more pressing issue is whether anyone will be convinced. Now, in the face of some of the worst outbreaks the world has seen in recent years, Danish researchers have published one of the largest studies of autism and MMR to… via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2XBwVxP"

Three kitchen appliances that make cooking for one easier

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Gadgets Make interesting meals without spending a lot of time by the stove. When I’m bored of oatmeal and omelettes, I turn to three kitchen appliances that opened up a bigger, world of culinary possibilities, while still minimizing my… via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2TznAYc"

The human bone trade is legal—and booming on Instagram

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Health Excerpt: Skeleton Keys: The Secret Life of Bone Brian Switek's new book, Skeleton Keys: The Secret Life of Bone , explores the calcium that keeps us together. In this excerpt, Switek documents the booming human bone… via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2NIbmXT"