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The gene mutation that protects against HIV could also shorten lives

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Health Genetics is never so simple. The naturally occurring mutation that rogue Chinese researcher He Jiankui was trying to replicate when he permanently edited two human embryos has the potential to do… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2YZriJI"

Anti-vaxxers are only part of the measles problem

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Health Massive outbreaks in the 1990s hold some clues for how to combat the resurgence. Though we don’t talk about it much, the early ‘90s were historic for measles. The disease had been relatively dormant since the 1970s, since the vaccine was first… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2Z9sFWv"

The Philippines wants to make planting trees a graduation requirement

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Environment Maintaining that greenery will likely prove challenging. Legislators in the Philippines proposed a new graduation requirement: Before leaving elementary school, high school, and college, every student in the island nation must… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2WKIRQ8"

Use Wolfram Alpha to find out everything Google can't tell you

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DIY But we admit "Wolfram Alpha-ing" isn't as easy to say as "googling." The computational engine Wolfram Alpha can fill in some of the gaps left by Google across science, technology, math, culture, and more. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2WjPmKH"

Daily Deal - LIMBO & INSIDE, up to 85% Off

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Today's Deal: Save up to 85% on LIMBO & INSIDE !* 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 Wednesday at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "http://bit.ly/2JTRbXM"

All the big Apple announcements from WWDC 2019

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Technology Follow along as Tim Cook and his crew take the stage to show off Apple's new stuff. Apple's World Wide Developers Conference may introduce iOS 13, iPad OS, a new Mac Pro, the death of iTunes, and more. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2HRNgsl"

Daily Deal - Assault Spy / アサルトスパイ, 50% Off

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Today's Deal: Save 50% on Assault Spy / アサルトスパイ !* 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 June 10 at 10AM Pacific Time via Steam RSS News Feed "http://bit.ly/2wxCscx"

A warming climate spelled doom for giant ice-age beavers

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Science The now-extinct giant beaver once lived from Florida to Alaska. Now extinct, the giant beaver was once a highly successful species. Scientists have found its fossil remains at sites from Florida to Alaska and the Yukon. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2QJLfS6"

The best kitchen tools to seriously improve your cooking

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Gadgets Spice up your kitchen life with some cool doodads. It's time to upgrade all the tools you got when moving into your first apartment. Here's where to start. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2WBLh3P"

Techathlon podcast: WWDC preview, looking back at the iPod, and the computer acronym game

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Technology Play along with fun trivia games and catch up on the latest tech news all at the same time. The Techathlon podcast is back in full force this week. Listen to this week's episode in the player embedded in this article, or by subscribing on iTunes or Spotify. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2IfPPn4"

A 50-million-year-old school of fish etched forever in this rare fossil

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Animals Megapixels: The ancient rock offers a glimpse of how this freshwater species behaved in unison. It’s not clear what overtook this school of fish, but the remnant—an untimely demise etched in a limestone slab for all eternity—is a breathtaking glimpse of ancient… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2WkMYTN"

This reusable lunch kit is good for the earth and your food budget

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Gadgets Bringing your food to work or school cuts waste in more ways than one. Bringing your food to work or school cuts waste in more ways than one. Cut single-use dishes, cups, and utensils for good. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2WetfQZ"