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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"

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"

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"

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"

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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"

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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"

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"

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"

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"

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"