Scientists Still Can't Explain The Mystery Behind Gen Alpha's Growing 'Epidemic'
There's no denying that Gen Alpha has had it rough, what with COVID and everything else, but scientists are still wondering about this epidemic.
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When it comes to daily life, vision is the most important sense, so if you see something strange going on with your eye, you should check it out.
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In The '60s, The US Military Secretly Spread Clouds Of Bacteria In New York City Subways
Biological warfare has been an unfortunate part of conflict throughout recent history, with the U.S. military sometimes even testing techniques on the public.
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Scientists Discovered These Fish May Communicate By Farting
For humans, farting in a crowded environment sends an anti-social message, but there is a type of fish for whom it may do exactly the opposite.
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Giant Panda Poop Led Scientists To A Never-Before-Seen Fungus
Poop can be a rather surprising gold mine when it comes to undiscovered life. Such is the case with this fungus, which may have some important medical uses.
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Scientists Hypothesize The Mystery Behind Why People See Faces On Everyday Objects
If you've ever looked at an electrical outlet and seen a surprised face, you've experienced pareidolia, and scientists don't fully understand it.
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Not Depression, Not Anxiety: Scientists Say This Gen Alpha Epidemic Is Worse Than Ever Before
It's a struggle for everyone lately, not least the kids; but it's not just depression or anxiety that Gen Alpha has to worry about, there's more ...
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Doctors And Scientists Say This Lesser Known Metric Is Important For Your Health
If you're trying to track your health or weight, there are dozens of metrics out there for your to follow, but there's one you may have overlooked.
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The US Military Has Weapons In Outer Space. Here's What We Know About Them
The U.S. Air Force has admitted to having weapons of some kind in space, claiming that they exist for defensive purposes, though exact details are still sparse.
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Scientists Explain The Reasons Behind The 'Halo Effect'
Humans are smart, but we're still vulnerable to cognitive biases, like believing that just because something looks pretty, it must be high-quality
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Penguin Poop Has An Unexpected Effect On Antarctica's Skies
Antarctica is practically defined by the amount of snow and ice it has, but the amount of penguin poop it has turns out to be important as well.
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The Popular Detox Myth That's Been Debunked By Science
If you've cruised blogs or social media looking for health advice, you've undoubtedly come across a few detoxes, but you might want to reconsider.
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Alaska's Strangest Animal Lives Inside Glaciers And Melts At Just 40 Degrees
Alaskan glaciers are home to more life than they might appear, including this obscure species that's both incredibly hardy and rather fragile
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Scientists Dug Up 66 Million-Year-Old Fossilized Dinosaur Poop And Found Something They Never Expected
When you're a fossil hunter, an ancient piece of poo is a good find; but not all poo is created equal, and this coprolite in Montana had a surprise.
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Not Thinking, Not Problem-Solving: Scientists Say This Skill Can Help Promote Good Health
Health is rather holistic, so taking care of the mind can also take care of the body, though it may come as a surprise that this skill is so consequential.
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Scientists Drilled The Deepest Hole Ever. They Didn't Expect What Happened Next
Humans drill lots of holes in the ground, but things took an unexpected turn when Soviet scientists went deeper than had ever been drilled before.
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California's Strangest Animal Has Up To 27,000 Teeth And Numbing Slime
California is the primary home of multiple species of this odd and uniquely colorful little animal, whose slime is more of a deterrent than its bite.
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Scientists Used 'Smart Underwear' To Count Farts. The Results Challenge A Common Assumption
Scientists have been studying farts for years, but their research into this smelly topic has been incomplete. This research, however, plans to change that.
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This American Composer's Brain Is Still Making Music Years After His Death. Here's How (And It's Not AI)
To continue creating music after death seems like an impossible task, but there's one deceased composer that's found an interesting workaround.
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Scientists Say These Ancient Teeth Can Explain Why Humans Are So Hesitant To Eat Bugs
Bugs are a surprising source of high amounts of protein, but humans are often unwilling to eat them. The reason might be found in ancient DNA samples.
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The Difference Between Red And Green Grapes Is Easily Explained By Science
Grapes are one of the tastiest healthy snacks out there, but have you ever wondered what separates the red from the green? Science has the answer.
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How Your Body Knows If You're About To Fart Or Poop
Neither farting nor pooping are especially glamorous, but the body needs to know how to differentiate between them, using some specific processes to do so.
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Not Weight, Not BMI: Scientists Say This Number Has A Bigger Effect On Your Health Than You Think
When it comes to health, weight and BMI get all of the attention, but there's one metric you're overlooking that has a bigger effect than you think.
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The Science Behind The Viral Gen-Z 'Sleepmaxxing' Trend
We're living in an age of online trends, and the latest one to drop promises to maximize the quality of your sleep, but what does the science say?
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In The '50s, The US Military Had Scientists Build A Flying Saucer. They Didn't Expect What Happened Next
Most people think flying saucers and UFOs are played out conspiracy theories, but the US built one, it just didn't do what they thought it would.
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The Difference Between Smelly And Odorless Farts Is Easily Explained By Science
Just because you don't know beforehand whether or not your fart will clear a room doesn't mean that science can't explain why it was so potent.
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What's At The Deepest Point In Lake Superior?
Lake Superior ranks among the largest in the world, so its deepest point isn't especially lively, though it does house some interesting species.
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