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When undertaking human spaceflight, safety is the most important issue, which is why you generally want to avoid getting struck by lightning.
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Everybody dreams, even if you don't remember them, and you may be surprised to learn that you're not the only one still dreaming about your ex.
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All of us were born at some point but it's doubtful any of us could describe the sensation with great accuracy.
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2022's "Everything Everywhere All At Once" took audiences through the multiverse — which, according to quantum mechanics, might not actually be too far fetched.
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Scientists can't quite agree what constitutes consciousness, nor are they sure why it ever came to be, though they have raised a number of theories.
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There's plenty of interest surrounding human colonies on Mars, and "The Martian" is a rather accurate representation of how life on Mars could look.
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"Project Hail Mary" really pushes the limit when it comes to non-humanoid aliens. But researchers posit that real aliens could be even stranger than that.
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It's not a stretch to say that the habits of Baby Boomers had a huge influence on the modern world, but one of those habits led to a diabetes boom.
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Farts are a common annoyance in everyday life, prompting the creation of plenty of myths, but some of the most disgusting are more true than you might think.
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Death by the 'flesh-eating disease' is exceedingly rare, but even if the condition doesn't kill, it's still absolutely devastating to the body.
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Most people aren't fond of rats, but a Hawaiian project took that to new levels. And without those invasive rats, nature began healing at unprecedented levels.
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Artemis II successfully brought humans close to the moon for the first time in decades, and the astronauts found that it was far from what they expected.
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Being with the people you love is par for the course when on vacation, but new research suggests that older adults should sit apart on planes.
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If you've seen people wrapping their car keys in foil, that's not just a strange fashion statement or trend. It's actually a clever way to keep your car safe.
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Space is a spectacular place, but it can also prove deadly, to the point that some space agencies even have plans in case that possibility ever happened.
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For a brief time in history, humans and Neanderthals shared the Earth, swapping DNA, but the details of that swapping might not be what you expect.
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If you've ever entered your favorite bookstore, set for some quality time looking for your next read only to be beset with an urge, you're not alone.
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The beginnings of life on Earth are a mystery, leading to many theories as scientists try to pin down the details, only to find more questions than answers.
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When it comes to recognizing potential cheating in a relationship, there are some common signs, from a partner's online habits or their preferred friend group.
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In terms of romance, attractive appearances are one thing, but there are many other traits (including, but not limited to, humor) that can draw people together.
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Making a fumble on a first date can feel disastrous. Fortunately, psychology has some tips on just what to avoid in order keep the romantic spark alive.
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While Earth was famously hit by a meteor that killed off the dinosaurs, many others have also hit our planet, many of them leaving huge scars in their wake.
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The animal kingdom is a dangerous place, but certain species are more than up to the challenge, constantly evading death (or causing it) wherever they go.
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The animal kingdom can be rather unforgiving, but even the cutest animals have strange reasons to do some pretty gruesome things, including eating their young.
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AI is undoubtedly beneficial in many ways. But the pervasive technology, AI chatbots in particular, has had some creepy issues as it has developed.
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One animal's predator is often animal's prey, but not with these species. Many of them are too tough to be taken down, though some have stranger tactics.
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Everyone's body is unique, but some might have even more unique bodies than most. In fact, only a tiny percentage of the population has some of these traits.
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