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Huge Russian Meteorite
An 11-ton meteorite smashed into central Russia Friday morning. Shouldn't we have been able to see this coming?
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The Web Is Ruining Dating
Five ways technology is terrible for our love lives, plus why it's good for science. Happy Valentine's Day!
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Asteroid Spotting
NASA is watching closer than ever as another space rock gives Earth a close shave. Powerful new telescopes are helping us spot more asteroids, maybe just in time.
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The Do-Good Drone
A team of mechanical engineering students is crowdfunding a new drone prototype that's a rescuer, not a predator.
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SOTU And Science
In his State of the Union Address, President Obama promised executive action to reduce pollution and fund alternative fuel research.
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This Week In The Future: The Pope's Robot Tentacle Saves Whale Sharks

In the future, everyone's going to want to look at your vacation photos.

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This Week In The Future, February 11-15, 2012

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A 3-D Printed Plastic House And More Amazing Images From This Week

Plus a valentine from space, a bathroom in a bubble, and more

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Shouldn't We Have Been Able To See This Huge Meteorite Coming?

Space rocks are typically tiny and dark. Even if we could spot them, it wouldn't be until they were already upon us, and by then it's too late.

By Rebecca Boyle Posted 02.15.2013 at 5:00 pm 3 Comments

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Fun Game: Create Your Own Custom Meteorite Impact

Purdue University has a fun simulator called Impact Earth that shows you what would happen if a particular kind of meteorite smashed down from space. Plug in some info about the meteorite you'd like to simulate--size, composition, angle and speed of impact--and then check out the precise kind of havoc it would wreak. We've written about it before, but it somehow seems more pressing now. Maybe because of this little thing. Try Impact Earth here.

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Congressional Hearing Offers A Sneak Peek At The Future Of Domestic Drone Rules

As regulators look at how to allow drones into American airspace, their concerns now will shape our skies tomorrow.

By Kelsey D. Atherton Posted 02.15.2013 at 4:45 pm 1 Comment

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Space Rocks 101: What You Need To Know About Russia's Meteorite Impact

Confused about the difference between a meteorite and a killer asteroid? We've got you covered.

By Shaunacy Ferro Posted 02.15.2013 at 4:30 pm 0 Comments

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How A Radiator Retrofit That Could Save The U.S. Billions Went From Bedroom To Boardroom

Columbia University helped grad student Marshall Cox turn a dorm room hack into a commercializable system that could slash carbon emissions by more than 6 million tons a year.

By Shaunacy Ferro Posted 02.15.2013 at 4:00 pm 0 Comments

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Mystery Animal Contest: Who Is This Colorful Creature?

Guess the species (either common or Linnaean) by tweeting at us--we're @PopSci--and get your name listed right here! Plus eternal glory, obviously. Update: We have a winner!

By Dan Nosowitz Posted 02.15.2013 at 3:05 pm 5 Comments

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Eating Decades-Old Novelty Chocolate Bars For Fun And Science

Our friends over at Deadspin have undertaken one of the most pressing and important scientific experiments of our time: to eat decades-old candy bars branded with the faces of Kirby Puckett, Ken Griffey, Jr., and more, and see if they die. Plus, some interesting info in there about what actually happens to candy over time, and whether old packaged food like this really can be toxic (or whether it at least tastes good, unlike this stuff). Check it out here.

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