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The best Santa apps

Have you been naughty or nice?

On Dec 21, 2014 by [email protected]

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The dangers of China’s e-cigarette industry

Not all e-cigarettes are made equally.

On Dec 20, 2014 by [email protected]

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The science behind how dogs drink

There's serious power behind the sloppy, adorable way your dog slurps water.

On Dec 9, 2014 by [email protected]

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How to connect your baby to the Internet of Things

Why can't your kid have a smartwatch, too?

On Dec 5, 2014 by [email protected]

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New York Times truck overturns in 2014’s most poignant metaphor

Call it a news leak.

On Dec 4, 2014 by Cooper Fleishman

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Bestselling author Ayelet Waldman is furious the NY Times left her off their list

Ayelet Waldman, though famous and beloved by readers, just can't let go of the little things.

On Dec 3, 2014 by Miles Klee

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The drone scene has a pranking problem

We should have seen this coming.

On Dec 1, 2014 by [email protected]

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Can we harness the power of gecko feet to climb buildings?

We have a lot to learn from nature's best climbers.

On Nov 27, 2014 by [email protected]

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Stoned comedians perform a dramatic reading of Jaden and Willow Smith

We figured out the only way to make this interview sound more pretentious.

On Nov 19, 2014 by Miles Klee

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Do journalists deserve a firewall?

Uber is targeting its critics, but protecting journalists doesn't solve anything.

On Nov 19, 2014 by Joshua Ziering

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Ocean scavengers have a surprising taste for jellyfish

Scientists are learning more about what's on the menu for bottom feeders. 

On Nov 15, 2014 by [email protected]

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A quick guide to picking a secure password

Stop getting hacked now. 

On Nov 9, 2014 by [email protected]

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A closer look at Neptune’s captured ice moon

Scientists are still learning about Triton from Voyager 2's visit. 

On Nov 7, 2014 by [email protected]

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The problem with the New York Times’s war on Internet sex trafficking

Nicholas Kristof's quest to shut down Backpage.com shows the destructive effects of the anti-trafficking prostitution "rescue" industry.

On Nov 5, 2014 by EJ Dickson

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Investigating the secret lives of baby sea turtles

Scientists are attaching trackers to tiny turtles. 

On Nov 3, 2014 by [email protected]