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Could an Astronaut Lost in Space Use Gravity to Get Around?

BY RHETT ALLAIN

With some basic physics, there are several ways to figure it out in real time. Which is good, because you're going to run out of air.

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TRUE CYBERCRIME | 19-MINUTE READ

The Hunt for the Dark Web's Biggest Kingpin, Part 6: Endgame

BY ANDY GREENBERG

With AlphaBay shuttered, Operation Bayonet enters its final phase: driving the site's refugees into a giant trap. But one refugee hatched his own plan.

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SIBLING RIVALRY | 7-MINUTE READ

Volvo's New EV Flagship Is Basically a Family-Friendly Polestar

BY ALEX GOY

The EX90 ushers in a new era of lidar-driven safety tech for Volvo. But if it's nearly the same as the Polestar 3 underneath, how can the brand stand out?

LANDING STRIPE | 5-MINUTE READ

Scientists Reexamine Why Zebra Stripes Mysteriously Repel Flies

BY MAX G. LEVY

While biologists still aren't exactly sure how it works, a new study closes in on why the insects that pester Savannah animals zig when anything zags.

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DEALS | 51-MINUTE READ

Last-Chance Cyber Monday Deals Still Going Strong Right Now

BY SCOTT GILBERTSON AND GEAR TEAM

The sale bonanzas may be over, but many of the same discounts are alive, including on phones, office chairs, and kitchenware.

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TRAVEL TIPS | 4-MINUTE READ

How to Renew Your US Passport Online

BY REECE ROGERS

The government soft-launched an entirely digital application process. Here's what you need to know about eligibility and navigating the website.

PLANETARY PERIL | 5-MINUTE READ

The Planet Desperately Needs That UN Plastics Treaty

BY MATT SIMON

An agreement can't magically end the catastrophe of plastic pollution. But it could be a step in the right direction.

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JUST DO IT! | 8-MINUTE READ

The Best Running Gear for Your Long and Chilly Winter

BY ADRIENNE SO

Your gym might be closed, but the roads and parks are calling. Our favorite cold-weather picks will have you running in no time.

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CONTENT MODERATION | 3-MINUTE READ

Layoffs Have Gutted Twitter's Child Safety Team

BY MORGAN MEAKER

Just one person remains to enforce the company's ban on child sexual abuse across Japan and the Asia Pacific region.

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