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Space The ancient Lyrid meteors have never failed to amaze us. One of the trustiest meteor showers will light up the night sky late on April 22 and in the wee morning hours of April 23rd. This is truly a happy Earth Day. The Lyrid… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2KWoJpQ"

Technology Battery-powered planes are coming. The flights just have to be short. Most electric flying machines look futuristic. Harbour Air is taking a different approach. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2VlgOpT"

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Environment Don't subscribe just yet. A meal kit full of wasteful packaging isn't good for the planet. But the food you buy in a grocery store can be even worse. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2ViGjbq"

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Science The Wari people used their corn-based beer to spread their culture across Peru. The Wari empire, an ancient Peruvian civilization that predated the Inca, made advances in agriculture, art, architecture, and warfare. They also drank a ton of beer. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2KRwJIn"

Technology Everyone wants to build, and no one wants to do maintenance. We took a look back at our biggest mistakes, then imagined how we could fix them. This franken-bridge shows both the past and present in one span. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2PnCOuZ"

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Gadgets The low-down on the day's best bargains. 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 "http://bit.ly/2DrI7EJ"

Science Megapixels: It was rediscovered by a drone. The hibiscus Hibiscadelphus woodii wasn't extinct—it was just hiding. Researchers in Kaua'i recently rediscovered it via drone. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2XxuFH9"

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Health Forget the mother of dragons. This is the father of epidemiology. Game of Thrones ’ Jon Snow may know nothing, but the real-life John Snow knew a heck of a lot. In fact, the 19th century Snow helped found the entire field of epidemiology… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2XzvQWG"