Why Death By Rabies Is One Of The Worst Ways To Die
Being sick is never any fun, but coming down with a case of the rabies is the worst kind of sick you can be just because its death is so brutal.
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Women Lose Part Of Their Brain During Pregnancy And Scientists Think They Know Why
"Baby brain" is a concept that's been around for a while, but there's been little research on why it exists. Now, scientists might know what purpose it serves.
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What Blushing Actually Reveals About Your Nervous System
No one is immune from blushing, the ultimate mark of embarrassment, and that's because it's entirely controlled by the autonomic nervous system.
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The Strange Science Behind The Basement Smell Everyone Notices
If you've been in a basement or two, you're probably familiar with that unique smell. That's jus a bit of biology in action, but also something you can combat.
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Why Death By Mosquito Is One Of The Worst Ways To Die
Mosquitoes are responsible for thousands of deaths per year, owing to the diseases they cause, none of which are a particularly pleasant way to go.
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The 'Poopy' Trump Rumor That's Actually Based In Science
Plenty of rumors have flown about regarding President Donald Trump's health, including a this one which might align neatly with other prevalent assumptions.
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Your Muscles Start Aging Faster When You Reach This Age
Aging isn't necessarily a linear process, and the muscles in particular start deteriorating more at this age, though that's far from a death sentence.
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Flushing With The Toilet Lid Open: Science Explains The Controversy
You may have heard that if you flush the toilet with the lid open, you'll be spreading germs everywhere, but the real science may surprise you.
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The Fascinating Way Bees Survive Winter
It's not too hard for us to survive the winter since we can just put on a coat, but insects like honeybees need to employ different strategies.
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The Big Reason Scientists Are Electrocuting America's Lakes
Scientists have begun running electricity through lakes, doing so to save America's natural environments, and ending up with some promising results.
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What A Trip To Mars Might Actually Look Like For Humans
Getting to humans to Mars isn't as simple as hitching a ride on the next outbound rocket, and the amount of planning required will surprise you.
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What Drinking Diet Soda Every Day Does To Your Body
Diet soda is marketed as a healthy alternative to its more sugary cousin, but is that true? As it turns out, diet soda comes with its own share of problems.
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The Deadly Spider Scientists Don't Want You To Squish
Your immediate reaction to seeing a black widow spider might be to promptly squish it, but you should probably restrain yourself in New Zealand.
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Newborn Baby Smell: The Science Behind This Phenomenon
There's really nothing quite like the scent of a newborn baby, and yet it's a hard smell to precisely pin down, but science does offer some answers.
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Scientists Say This Asteroid Will Miss Earth And May Strike The Moon Instead
The latest asteroid to pass by the Earth will be back in a few years — it's not coming for us, but it may be on a collision course with the moon.
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Why Death By Blue-Ringed Octopus Is One Of The Worst Ways To Die
Despite being tiny and cute, the blue-ringed octopus is one of the most venomous animals on the planet with a bite that can lead to a grisly death.
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Science Explains Why This Texas City Is The Coldest In The State
Everything is bigger in Texas, and people might think that to be true of the temperature, too. But this small town is strangely cold, and might get even colder.
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One Big Reason Why Scientists Want To Clone Cows
Cows are a surprisingly common subject for scientific research, and scientists have decided to try cloning them, genetically perfecting them for this reason.
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The Best Exercise For Sleep Isn't Running Or Lifting Weights
Everyone is trying to get better sleep at night, and one of the best ways to do it is with exercise, but not all workouts are built the same.
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The Fascinating Death Ritual Of Elephants Explained
It's well-known that elephants are extraordinarily intelligent, but what many may not know is that elephants have been known to bury their dead.
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How A Scientist Accidentally Killed A 5,000-Year-Old Tree
Science isn't always perfect, and decades ago, a graduate student's simple experiment proved that, though exactly why he did what he did remains a mystery.
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The Underrated Spice That Can Help Prevent Depression
Due to a link between depression and inflammation, scientists have been finding new avenues of prevention, with this spice being one of the most unexpected.
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The Mysterious 'Blue Hole' That Has Scientists Buzzing
Around the world are deep holes in otherwise shallow waters, the most famous is the Great Blue Hole in Belize, but we've recently found the deepest.
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The Best Way To Reduce Anger Isn't Venting Or Running
Many people think that the the best method of managing your anger is to let it all out, but that's not the case and science has a better method.
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The Unexpected Reason Dinosaur Skulls Had These Bizarre Holes
There's a lot we still don't know about dinosaurs, but we may have an answer to why these prehistoric creatures had mysterious holes in their skulls.
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What Science Says About The Largest Solar Radiation Storm In 20 Years
Radiation storms are nothing to sniff at, big ones can take out vital satellites, which is why scientists and astronauts take notice when they occur.
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The Dinosaur Egg Discovery That Hid A Surprise No One Saw Coming
When scientists found these dinosaur eggs, they didn't only uncover a shiny surprise, but they also stumbled upon all-new insights about where dinosaurs roamed.
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