How the Smithsonian Prevents Neil Armstrong's Spacesuit From Slowly Destroying Itself With Harmful Gases

Short of entombing it in a giant resin block like a prehistoric mosquito trapped in amber, the Smithsonian’s conservators can’t stop Neil Armstrong’s spacesuit from slowly breaking down over time. But, as Adam Savage discovered, they have come up with a clever way to slow down the degradation. It’s not obvious to…

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Trump Administration Imposes Sanctions On Iran’s Foreign Minister

The move against Javad Zarif threatens the chances of diplomacy to reduce tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

Hamza, Son Of Osama Bin Laden, Is Confirmed Dead

The U.S. reportedly had a role in the killing, though details of the death are still unknown, according to the NYT.

Ill-Fated Woodstock 50 Festival Is Canceled Once And For All

The event honoring the 50th anniversary of the iconic festival was set to take place in a few weeks.

32 million patient records were breached in the first half of 2019

More than 32 million patient records were breached between January and June 2019. That’s more than double the 15 million medical records breached in all of 2018, says healthcare analytics firm Protenus. According to the company, the number of disclos…

'Pokémon Go' has racked up 1 billion downloads

So much for Pokémon Go’s initial success being nothing more than a fad. The Pokémon Company has released a series of videos in Japanese noting that Niantic’s location-based mobile game has been downloaded over 1 billion times since lau…

A classic N64 shooter is coming to Nintendo Switch next month

It isn’t controversial to say that the Nintendo 64 was home to some excellent games, specifically a few really good shooters. It’s been revealed that one of those shooters – Turok 2: Seeds of Evil – will be heading to the Nintendo Switch next month. If you’d like to take a walk down a memory lane that’s filled with dinosaurs … Continue reading

The 'Love Hormone' Helps Some Starfish Turn Their Stomach Inside Out To Eat

Here’s a reminder that biology is oftentimes more complicated than headlines can make it out to be. Scientists in the UK have found evidence that the so-called “love hormone” oxytocin plays a very different role in starfish than it does in humans and other animals. In starfish, an oxytocin-type molecule seems to help…

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The Inventor of Those Eco-Friendly Hipster Bulbs Is Getting Ready to Sue Everyone

Edison-style LED bulbs have become a real hit,and often seen in places like trendy restaurants and bars. Like typical LED bulbs, these bulbs offer increased energy efficiency and last longer than traditional incandescent bulbs while maintaining a stylish old-world appearance.

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29 Tweets About Anxiety That Will Make You Say ‘Same’

These #ThingsThatGiveMeAnxiety are quite relatable.