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Science A new study lifts the wrapper on the cocoa industry. Increasing the price of cocoa by a mere 2.8 percent could provide farmers with enough income to hire qualified adult labor, instead of relying on children. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2EYJjAf"

Technology Plus, listen to the latest episode of the Techathlon podcast. WWDC highlights and the upcoming onslaught of video games from E3. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2EXT162"

Aspiring web developers, step this way. Aspiring web developers, step this way to become a JavaScript Jedi with 42 hours of video training for $31. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2Iq5Irm"

Gadgets Make your backyard theater as Regal as an AMC 12 items—from projector to popcorn—that'll make you forget all about your local cinema. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2WVfAm1"

Health The Africa nation has deftly handled misinformation and suspicion. Working with international partners, Nigerians have combated misinformation, suspicion of vaccine science and religion-based boycotts to go from ground zero for polio on… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2IpCCZ3"

Environment Choose your fighter: tree or shrub. That’s the thing about trees and shrubs: The distinction is less a botanical fact than a feeling, a linguistic quirk, an issue of philosophy. Even botanists can't agree… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2Ze32Ua"

Technology It’s a first step on the way to autonomous Army helicopters. A 1970s-era Black Hawk flew with a cutting-edge fly-by-wire system in it in May, a crucial step in the flight plan for autonomous helicopters. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2WnRID8"

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Gadgets Portable equipment to give your iPhone videos some professional polish. A list of super portable gear to take your smartphone movie making to the next level. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2RxpAuQ"

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OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ is Now Available on Steam! The award-winning RPG comes to PC! Eight travelers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play. Embark on an epic journey across the vast and wondrous world of Orsterra and discover the captivating stories of each of the eight travelers. via Steam RSS News Feed "http://bit.ly/2WKgIcj"

Health Female athletes have certain advantages when it comes to endurance in sport. If Brazil's Formiga sees the field in the 2019 Women's World Cup, she’ll be the oldest athlete to appear in the tournament, taking the record from the United States’… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2WlOtfy"

Animals The most terrifying critters might be right in your backyard. There are plenty of ways to get killed by an animal in America—and plenty of scary species to choose from. But the most dangerous critters might not be the ones you’re… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2ZbIko8"

DIY Do you know what an IP rating is? Find out how processors, memory, battery life, storage, display tech, and camera lenses make up a finished device. via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2Xwah9O"

Animals These two shrew-rats from the Philippines slurp earthworms and hop like tiny kangaroos. Most rodents can’t resist the lure of fried coconut slivers slathered in peanut butter. But, as a group of mammalogists learned through trial and error, that bait will… via Popular Science "http://bit.ly/2I3273r"