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The Large Hadron Collider Just Released 300 Terabytes of Data to the Public
Space & Innovation
By Jonathan Simrin

The Large Hadron Collider Just Released 300 Terabytes of Data to the Public

It's a testament to CERN's commitment to making its research more transparent.

What Is the Brexit Debate About?
Earth & Conservation
By Jonathan Simrin

What Is the Brexit Debate About?

Whether or not the U.K. should leave the European Union will likely come down to two important issues.

Boring Architecture Takes a Psychological Toll on Us
Exploration
By Jonathan Simrin

Boring Architecture Takes a Psychological Toll on Us

Neighborhoods with a mix of styles linked to higher levels of happiness and empathy.

Beyond Virtual Reality: Mixed Reality
Exploration
By Jonathan Simrin

Beyond Virtual Reality: Mixed Reality

The secretive start-up company Magic Leap just released a demo of how it sees the future.

How Has Marijuana Legalization Affected Colorado?
Earth & Conservation
By Jonathan Simrin

How Has Marijuana Legalization Affected Colorado?

State officials issue the first report on teen use, arrest rates and more.

Pea Milk: Healthiest and Most Sustainable Dairy Alternative Yet?
Space & Innovation
By Jonathan Simrin

Pea Milk: Healthiest and Most Sustainable Dairy Alternative Yet?

Pea milk has 8 grams of protein and requires 96% less water than almond milk.

Watch a Beautiful Compilation of Auroras From Space
Exploration
By Jonathan Simrin

Watch a Beautiful Compilation of Auroras From Space

The Northern and Southern lights look simply amazing when viewed from the International Space Station.

Watch a Beautiful Compilation of Auroras From Space
Exploration
By Jonathan Simrin

Watch a Beautiful Compilation of Auroras From Space

The Northern and Southern lights look simply amazing when viewed from the International Space Station.

Cleveland Buying $20 Mln in Riot Gear for GOP Convention
Earth & Conservation
By Jonathan Simrin

Cleveland Buying $20 Mln in Riot Gear for GOP Convention

City officials are planning for intense crowd control for this year's convention.

How Effective Are Government Surveillance Programs?
Earth & Conservation
By Jonathan Simrin

How Effective Are Government Surveillance Programs?

As countries curb freedom of speech protections and expand surveillance programs, are we any safer?

Hand Dryers Can Spread Disease Far Across the Bathroom
Space & Innovation
By Jonathan Simrin

Hand Dryers Can Spread Disease Far Across the Bathroom

Dyson jet dryers can launch viruses as far as three meters.

The Botfly is a Particularly Gross Parasite
Space & Innovation
By Jonathan Simrin

The Botfly is a Particularly Gross Parasite

The parasitic organism is known to lay eggs in human skin.