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With climate change melting ice and altering Earth's oceans, these Antarctic species are losing their ways of life, and very soon, they might be gone forever.
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Alcohol is one of the most popular recreational drugs globally, but its long-term use can have some particularly unhealthy effects on your brain.
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Recent years have been rough, but this one year might have been worse, starting with a natural disaster that led to months of darkness and economic fallout.
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The long-beaked masks of plague doctors are associated with death, but really, they helped keep physicians safe. And they might have smelled surprisingly nice.
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Most people understand at some level that brain rot isn't exactly good for their brains, but science can tell us exactly why it's mostly bad news.
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For years it was believed that the ocean's top apex predator wasn't keen on traveling long distances, but recent research reveals the truth.
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Walking into a room and forgetting why you've done so is a rather common experience, and there's a surprising amount of psychology to explain why that happens.
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People are thought to be left- or right-brained, depending on their personality. While that assumption is based on some history, the reality is more complex.
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Screens have changed our world, but they're inherently changing us, too. Nowhere is that clearer than in the psychology of the younger generations.
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With the overwhelming prevalence of screens, blue light is everywhere, all the time. Unfortunately, that's not a good thing, directly affecting the body.
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The natural world is replete with gruesome ways for us to die, but among the many, death by cigarette snail surely sits near the top of the list.
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Coffee and naps are great ways to get back some energy, and combining them gives you a "caffeine nap." Here's the science behind how they work.
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Uranium is an vital part of nuclear power, but extracting it often comes at a high cost to the environment, which may be the case in South Dakota.
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Old medical procedures often don't stand up to modern standards, as was true with this treatment for syphilis, which was technically effective, if distressing.
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Everyone knows that dogs are humankind's best friend, but according to scientists, that kinship may run as deep as the genes and DNA in our cells.
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Robert F Kennedy Jr has made the claim that certain antidepressant drugs are as dangerous as opioids like heroin, but what do the scientists say?
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When it comes to thinking about their health, most people tend to overvalue their body weight or shape, but there are much better metrics for health.
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The ocean is vast and mysterious, and while we're just beginning to understand rogue waves, its sister phenomenon is proving to be more mysterious.
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It's often been said that despite Einstein's genius, he struggled as a student, but a look at his report cards from school quickly disproves this.
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2026 has quickly become a year of both scientific accomplishments and setbacks. Still, these discoveries offer fascinating possibilities to look forward to.
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Cancer research has come in many forms over the years, including the use of AI. In 2026 alone, AI has come a long way as a tool for diagnosis and drug design
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Thanks to the sand and sun, people love going to the beach, but unless you take the proper precautions, you could be putting yourself in serious risk.
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It's clear that offshore windfarms are good at reducing greenhouse gases, but their effect on the sea life beneath them might not be what you expect.
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Psychic abilities land squarely in the realm of pseudoscience, but Soviet researchers took the idea seriously, studying telepathy, telekinesis, and more.
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GLP-1 drugs have exploded in popularity recently, but lost among the hype around these weight-loss drugs is discussion about long-term side effects.
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Traditional markers of intelligence like IQ have come under fire, and instead, psychologists have looked into links between smarts and other personality traits.
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Shark skin is specially designed for a life lived on the move. Its surprisingly spiny texture has even given designers ideas to better make sportswear.
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