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Weird Zone
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No more greasy fingers? This washing machine says so
This bizarre gadget made by Lay’s in Japan is designed to wash your fingertips after snack time
Science and Tech
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Watch winners of the 2022 Nikon Small World in Motion
These examples of light microscope videos show living things in an unbelievable new way
Entertainment
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Issue 150 is nifty (and ready for fall!)
From hockey to hot apps, we’re so excited about our new eMag
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Science and Tech
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Can we grow plants in the dark?
It not only might be possible, this new technique could be a huge benefit to the space program
Planet
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Tardigrades’ unique proteins protect them when dried out
We’ve long known that water bears can survive decades without water, but now we know how