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CNN actually thinks 4chan may be a person

Behold, the least informative thing you'll see all day.

On Sep 2, 2014 by Miles Klee

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12-year-old boy with bone cancer gets first 3D-printed vertebra

Of all the fascinating objects produced by 3D printers, this may be the most amazing yet.

On Aug 24, 2014 by Miles Klee

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5 better ways to raise awareness of ALS

Here's how to fight a disease once a viral fundraising effort ends.

On Aug 19, 2014 by Miles Klee

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Cheaters, beware: Ashley Madison is spying on your emails

Better clear out your inbox. 

On Aug 18, 2014 by EJ Dickson

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DERP: Reddit, Twitch to help researchers understand social networks

They really couldn't come up with a better name, could they?

On Aug 18, 2014 by Micah Singleton

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Science has figured out why we drunk text

Maybe think twice before you pick up the phone after downing that margarita. 

On Aug 13, 2014 by EJ Dickson

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Microsoft researchers create touchscreen technology that touches back

Now this is hands-on. 

On Aug 9, 2014 by Mike Wehner

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Scientists can now track life from its smallest form

Researchers have developed software that can track how an embryo grows, cell by cell.

On Jul 22, 2014 by [email protected]

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Why is Tinder so addictive? Here, let science tell you

Basically, what it comes down to is that humans are really, really bad at flirting IRL. 

On Jul 8, 2014 by EJ Dickson

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3 ridiculous myths about how technology is destroying your mind

Ask yourself: Is there science to back that up?

On Jul 8, 2014 by Greg Stevens

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Facebook Mood Manipulator lets you recreates ’emotional contagion’ experiment

This browser extension lets you play mind games with your own Facebook feed. Because why should Facebook have all the fun? 

On Jul 3, 2014 by EJ Dickson

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Researchers can now predict likelihood of underage binge drinking

This computer examined over 40 different environmental, behavioral, and biological factors to determine which teens are most likely to abuse alcohol.

On Jul 3, 2014 by Tim Sampson

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‘Soccer’ isn’t an American word

New research suggests the Brits actually invented the term they make fun of Americans for using.

On Jun 19, 2014 by Jack Flanagan

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Bitcoin may not be anonymous after all

Researchers just discovered a major hole in Bitcoin’s anonymity.

On Jun 17, 2014 by Aaron Sankin

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Amazing video shows life from a polar bear’s point of view

Scientists captured incredible footage while studying how polar bears live in the wild.

On Jun 11, 2014 by Marissa Fessenden