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The Totally Normal Town Where Everyone Worked on Weapons of Mass Destruction
A 1954 report from the birthplace of the atomic bomb wants you to know that everything is totally “normal” in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
This Device Zaps Water With Electricity to Make It Drinkable
A big step toward a scalable, energy-efficient water purification device.
Europe Isn’t Buying Uber’s ‘We’re Just an App’ Argument
Uber may soon have to play by the rules of a transport provider.
China Is on Track to Fully Phase Out Cash
Experts believe it won’t be long before China, the first country to introduce paper money, becomes the first to go cashless.
Could Anybody Be Worse Than Comey on Encryption? We're About to Find Out
Comey’s stance on encryption was that it allowed bad guys to "go dark."
The Most Toxic Nuclear Facility in the US Is in Lockdown
Three thousand workers are sheltering as an emergency is declared at a nuclear facility in Washington State.
Redditors on r/Anarchism Are Angry That They Have to Follow the Rules
The r/Anarchism mod team disputes Reddit’s content policy after mods get removed for approving banned content.
This Vancouver Startup Is Chasing the Dream of Clean, Limitless Energy Forever
Nuclear fusion is always “50 years away.” But now it could finally, almost be here.
An Alien-Hunting Submarine Is Being Tested in Antarctica
A look at the amazing photos and stunning science from the ARTEMIS mission in Antarctica.
Yearly Snake Fuckfest Is In Full Swing
Visitors flock to snake dens each spring in Manitoba, Canada to witness the snake orgies.
Ultra-Cool Dwarf Stars May Host Planets with Ultra-Cool Life
By looking for systems with smaller and cooler stars, scientists discovered TRAPPIST-1a, the most promising candidate for alien life so far.