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White Americans’ diets are particularly bad for the planet

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Environment Science shouldn't overlook sociology. White Americans may be committing more food-related offenses than under seasoned chicken: Their diets produce more greenhouse gases than those of other racial and ethnic… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2UuTExy"

Charge all your devices with the pocket-sized GOSPACE SuperCharger

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USB, USB-C and Qi wireless charging for $44.99. Charge all your devices with the pocket-sized GOSPACE SuperCharger that lets you charge via USB, USB-C and Qi wireless charging for $44.99. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2IqDgqE"

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy launch has a lot riding on it—here's how to watch

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Space All eyes are on Florida's Space Coast. NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine has vocalized the possibility that the agency might partner with SpaceX and use the Falcon Heavy to launch its Orion missions to the… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2IviTZL"

You might not need a mammogram until you turn 50

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Health The American College of Physicians updated its guidelines for the still controversial screening test. The American College of Physicians updated its recommendations for mammograms this week, changing the starting age for screening mammograms from age 40 to 50. However,… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2D6s2Eg"

Amazon's new $89 Kindle has everything most readers need

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Gadgets Just be careful if you read in the tub. The entry-level Kindle got an upgrade. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2Gdliqa"

Daily Deal - Spintires®: The Original Game, 25% Off

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Today's Deal: Save 25% on Spintires®: The Original Game !* 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/2uUR2tP"

Daily Deal - ECHO, 70% Off

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Today's Deal: Save 70% on ECHO !* 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/2P0SCng"

The best air fryers—and why your friends love them so much

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Gadgets Crisp up frozen food without turning on the oven. Your pal with an air fryers can't stop talking about it. You'll admit you're curious, but who has the money and room for another single-use kitchen appliance? And if you… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2IrQjbt"

How scientists saw the 'unseeable'—and captured the first image of a black hole

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Space The Event Horizon Telescope peered into the Messier 87 galaxy. Scientists with the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) announced Wednesday that they’ve successfully imaged the event horizon of a supermassive black hole at the heart of the… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2Geg51u"

How to keep from getting lost in the wilderness

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DIY We've got your roadmap to outdoor success right here. Anyone can get lost in the wilderness. But if you hit the trail with the right tools, a clear plan, and a little extra know-how, you’ll be able to find your way back to… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2Ur0ioQ"

The weirdest things we learned this week: Blood-thirsty Bambi and 12-foot-tall birds

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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/2GeQFAN"