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I am a senior-level writer, editor, and producer with a mastery of cross-platform editorial programming, as well as extensive experience in print, television, digital, social media, and marketing/promotion.

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The dos and don’ts of removing a tick

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By Eric Alt Verified
| Popular Science Verified
Pull straight up without wiggling to quickly remove a tick. Image: Adobe Stock Ticks are an unfortunate reality during warm spring, summer and even early autumn months, and since these are periods when people tend to spend a lot of time outdoors, your odds of getting bitten and potentially exposing yourself to Lyme disease increase. There are other factors at play, too, such as where you live–for example, people in tri-state area have some of the highest risks in the country.
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How to start metal detecting Original

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By Eric Alt Verified
| Popular Science Verified
beep! beep! beep! Image: Hill Street Studios / Getty Images We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › It’s been called “dirt fishing,” “beach scooping” and “relic hunting,” but no matter what you choose to call it, you’ll almost always see someone with a metal detector scanning the beach or park in search of lost or abandoned treasures.
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From memory cards to SSDs: How long will your digital media storage actually last? Original

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By Eric Alt Verified
| Popular Science Verified
Nothing is forever. Image: DBenitostock / Getty Images We never fully lost our love for physical media. Tangible copies of music, movies, and books have never been completely obsolete. In fact, collecting has come back in vogue among younger generations. That said, physical media isn’t forever. It can rot, wear, and disintegrate in ways cloud storage can’t. The truth is, many of us aren’t exactly sure how long our digital media storage lasts, or what factors might affect that longevity.
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