The 'Placebo Effect' Is Easily Explained By Science
The placebo effect has been a documented scientific phenomenon for a long time, but scientists finally might have an explanation for how it actually works.
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Stories By George Hale
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This Spider Species Looks Like Bird Poop And The Reason Is Fascinating
A poopy appearance sounds unappealing, but this spider actually takes advantage of that fact, giving itself the edge of its predators and its prey.
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Not A Sphere, Not Flat: The Weirdest Possible Shape For A Planet
Unless you're on the fringes, it's taken for granted that Earth is round, but if you play with the numbers just right, other shapes are possible.
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Science Explains Why Train Delays Can Increase In Summer
Taking the train can be a low-cost alternative to flying or driving for your vacation, but train travel in the summer often comes with delays.
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The Game-Changing Spray That Could Finally Beat Bed Bugs
You may not know it, but bed bugs are on the winning side of a 20-year counteroffensive, but we might finally have a tool to beat them for good.
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Not Fossils, Not Ice Cores: Scientists Say This Holds Earth's Oldest Secrets
Fossils and ice cores are fine if you want to study the past 2 billion years, but if you want to look at Earth's deep past, you need another tool.
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A Serving Of This Popular Cheese Has More Protein Than An Egg
When it comes to breakfast protein, eggs are the king of the kitchen, but there's one Italian cheese that gives egg protein a run for its money.
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What It Means When Your Poop Is Green, According To Science
Everybody poops, and sometimes that poop is green, but if you want to know why your poop is green, you're in luck, because science has an answser.
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This Prehistoric Climate Was Pure Nightmare Fuel
The Earth has been through a lot in its billions of years of existence, but few periods are quite as extreme or alien as the Carboniferous period.
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What To Do If You Find A Snake In Your Yard
Even though you might have a phobia of snakes, they are a completely natural part of the ecosystem, so don't freak out if you find one in your yard.
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Not A Tick, Not A Bed Bug: This Destructive Creature Lurks In The Kitchen
Finding bugs in your house can be disturbing, but if it's too small to clearly discern and it's in the kitchen, it might not be a bedbug or a tick.
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Scientists Think We Can Hide Earth From Aliens. Here's How
It's a big universe out there and if we have any neighbors, it might be better if they left us alone, and one pair of scientists has a plan for that.
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This Popular Vegetable Has More Potassium Than A Banana
Bananas are popularly known for being high in potassium, but this vegetable can offer even more potassium and health benefits in one small pacakge.
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The 'Ozempic Hair Loss' Phenomenon Is Easily Explained By Science
Ozempic and other weight loss drugs are causing some people to experience hair loss along with weight loss, and science has an explanation for it.
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Why Retatrutide Could Be The Next Game-Changing Peptide
GLP-1s like Ozempic may be all the rage right now, but Retatrutide, may soon rise to prominence by combining the best aspects of many similar peptides.
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Science Says This Heart-Healthy Juice Can Also Help You Poop
If you're looking for heart-healthy drinks, this fruity beverage should be at the top of your list, as it has quite a few nutrients that help you in many ways.
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The Bizarre 'Nocebo Effect' Is Easily Explained By Science
The placebo effect is well known, but its close relative, the "nocebo effect" is more obscure. Regardless, there's a good explanation for this odd effect.
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The Popular Myth About Lightning People Need To Stop Believing
Lightning is the topic of some fun sayings, but that doesn't mean those idioms are true. In fact, believing them might actually prove to be a safety hazard.
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A Bed Bug's Worst Fear Was Discovered By Accident (And It's Not What You'd Expect)
A fear of discovering bed bugs in your bedding is perfectly reasonable, but you might be surprised to discover what it is a bed bug is afraid of.
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You Probably Didn't Expect The Body To Make Noise After Death
Death may be the end of this mortal life but that doesn't mean that the body that remains doesn't still have something to say before it's dust.
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Scientists Reveal What Bacteria Is Actually Living In Your Belly Button
Scientists have taken a look at the belly button and found it to be a surprisingly unique microbiome that varies quite a bit from person to person.
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Don't Toss Your Leftover Coffee Grounds - Science Has A Better Idea
Coffee is a pretty regular part of many a morning ritual, but you might want to hold onto those leftover grounds. Your yard might thank you for it.
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What Is The 'Golden Hour' And Is It Linked To Death?
The 'golden hour' is a mythically vital span of time associated with emergency medical care, but has its importance been exaggerated? It's a bit complicated.
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Some Of The Unhealthiest Foods For Your Heart, According To Science
Not all foods are created equally, in fact, some of them are really bad for you, especially when it comes to your heart and cardiovascular health.
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The Myth About Weight Loss People Should Stop Believing
When it comes to weight loss, you are going to hear a lot of things from a lot of places, but some weight-loss myths are more pernicious than others.
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The Real Reason You Want To Spit During A Workout
If you've ever spent any time in the gym, you're probably familiar with the urge to spit after cranking out some sets, but why do we feel that way?
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The Red Lightning You'll Never See Has A Mysterious Science
Lightning is one of the most awe-inspiring atmospheric phenomenon, but there are some types of lightning that you have probably never even glimpsed.
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