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Health Birth control pills affect all women differently—including how well they work. A study found people with particular gene variants, normal alterations to the human genome, metabolize one birth control hormone more quickly—reducing its concentrations… via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2JezUcC"

Environment She's been a fearless advocate for young people and the planet. If Greta Thunberg wins, beating out 304 other individuals and organizations currently under consideration, she’ll be the youngest winner in the award’s history. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2UBqol3"

Technology Boeing is working on a fix for a system that may be connected to two aviation disasters. Even before the crash in Ethiopia, Boeing had been working on a software update. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2O3Y08G"

Animals The genus Stormtropis is a nod to the iconic series. A newly-discovered species of bald-legged spiders in Colombia gets its own genus, Stormtroopis. … via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2VXrHuI"

Science They aren’t regulated under international pronouncements in the same way humans are. Non-human animals aren’t regulated under international pronouncements in the same way humans are. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2UDJ1F0"

Gadgets They'll stay snug and keep you pumped while you workout. The best running headphones that'll keep you pumped while you workout in 2019. via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2Jcwc36"

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Science Pi Day is so last year. What about those of us with an appetite for math holidays that find celebrations of constants to be a bit too predictable? via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2UC9gvr"

Environment The ARkStorm project reminds residents that preparedness is key. ARkStorm is a realistic scenario of a California-wide meteorological disaster that would cause floods, mudslides, and an estimated $725 billion in damage… via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2u77arF"

Technology Alluring alternatives or plausible substitutions? This year’s eBikes offer some of the most innovative thinking in the industry. But would you actually buy one? via Popular Science "https://ift.tt/2TRaGVu"