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Want a free performance boost? Science says try swearing

by Bronwyn Thompson

If you're after a free, simple boost for pushing through challenges, try swearing your way to your goals. A new study has uncovered the surprising psychological effect that cursing in the heat of the moment has – for the swearer, at least.

Fold, Ride, Save: Kingbull Folding E-Bikes Get Up to $850 Off This Christmas

Kingbull’s off-road lineup gets its biggest winter savings yet, with up to $1,100 off the Rover 2.0, Jumper Go, and EX Titan. Powerful motors, full suspension, and bundled accessories make these rugged e-bikes ideal for adventure beyond the pavement.

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ArchitectureTechnology

Turbine blades get second wind in one-of-a-kind city building

by Adam Williams

What happens when wind turbines reach the end of their lifespan? Often, their blades end up in landfills, but one architect has come up with a clever idea: using the retired rotor blades as a building material.

Around The HomeLifestyle

Brilliantly reimagined design icon turbocharges coffee brewing

by C.C. Weiss

A sharp, new twist on the classic moka pot, the Turbo Moka deletes the line between function and flair. The series of gnarled ridges and channels that encircle its base are designed to increase surface area and better focus flames.

Diet & NutritionWellness and Healthy LivingBody and Mind

Weight gain single-handedly prevented by a gut microbe

by Michael Franco

Researchers have homed in on a single gut microbe that acts to prevent fat gain, even with a high-fat diet. The discovery adds to the booming science of finding ways to enlist the microbes that already live in our bodies to help us improve our health.

SpaceScience

Saturnian moon may be the solar system's biggest slushie

by David Szondy

According to NASA, Saturn's moon Titan may be the most fantastically large slushie of all time. Based on a reexamination of data from the Cassini probe collected in 2012, the moon's long-suspected global ocean may actually be a slurry of ice and rock.

Body and Mind

Scientists find a way to 'reboot' vision in adults with lazy eye

by Pranjal Malewar

A new study shows that briefly and reversibly anesthetizing the retina of the amblyopic eye for just a few days can restore the brain's visual responses to that eye, even in adults.

This refurbished 13-inch MacBook Air is a great price with a big battery

Need a real Mac for email, docs, browsing, and streaming without the four-figure price? This quality refurbished 13-inch MacBook Air is only $199.97 (reg. $999), light in your bag, and easy on your budget.

EnvironmentScience

Discarded mussel shells may be diverted from landfills – to sandblast jeans

by Ben Coxworth

The tons of discarded mussel shells generated by the seafood industry may be organic, but they're still very slow to biodegrade in landfills. They may soon find new life, however, sandblasting jeans in the textile industry.

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Knives and MultitoolsGearOutdoors

EDC carabiner secretly hides 7 extra tools inside

by Abhimanyu Ghoshal

A carabiner's great to have on hand when you're hiking or camping in the woods for securing items together. Pivot X goes several steps further by cramming in a bunch of useful tools into The Clip's sturdy frame – including a knife and a flashlight.

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