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Scientists' Crucial Ocean Equipment Is Getting Dismantled, Threatening Climate Research

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:25:00 +0000

For the past decade a vital array of oceanic sensors have been monitoring global climate data, but the government is currently dismantling them.

Your Body Odor Reveals More About Your Health Than You Realize

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Body odor is a normal thing, but it's also a surprising indicator of your well-being, whether short-term stress or serious, long-term health conditions.

Long Term Side Effects Of Blue Light That Aren't Widely Discussed

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0000

With the overwhelming prevalence of screens, blue light is everywhere, all the time. Unfortunately, that's not a good thing, directly affecting the body.

The One Problem With Air Travel Scientists Still Can't Figure Out

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Air travel is a question of physics, but aerodynamic processes can still get messy. In fact, this very common problem is surprisingly hard to fully understand.

Gross Things That Happen If You Don't Poop For A Week

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Pooping is pretty gross, but it turns out not pooping is actually even more gross, as denying your body's natural processes can cause quite a few problems.

The Difference Between Morning People And Night Owls Is Easily Explained By Science

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Some people get up early and some people like to stay up late, and there can be a biological difference between the two which science can explain.

The Long-Term Prozac Side Effects Many People Don't Expect

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Prozac is a commonly used SSRI often used to treat depression and other mental health conditions, but it does come with potential side effects in the long term.

Science Fiction Vs. Science Fact: The Potential Of Starfield's Helium-3 As A Resource

staff@sciencing.com (Mina Nakatani) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Bethesda's "Starfield" paints a picture of space that's heavy on mining – and which might be surprisingly accurate, at least where energy sources are involved.

Why Death By A Cigarette Snail Is One Of The Worst Ways To Die

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:25:00 +0000

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.

Not Diet, Not Exercise: Scientists Say This Activity Boosts Long-Term Mental Health

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:25:00 +0000

There are a number of ways to keep up your mental health, but just a bit of reflection makes this particular activity among the most helpful.

The Kids Who Built Nuclear Reactors At Home

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Nuclear science isn't an easy thing, particularly building a working reactor, but there are a small handful of adolescents who have pulled it off.

Offshore Oil Drilling Is Doing A Lot More To The Ocean Than Just Polluting The Water

staff@sciencing.com (Ing Wei Khor) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Oil drilling is already controversial for the pollution it causes, but it's also an intrusive activity for other reasons, hugely affecting local marine life.

Not Earth, Not Venus: This Planet Has The Biggest Volcano In The Solar System

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Volcanoes are one of the most impressive geological features around, but the biggest of them all isn't here on Earth, but it's not too far away.

Long-Term Side Effects Of Gabapentin That Aren't Widely Discussed

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Gabapentin, or Neurontin, is a widely prescribed drug used for its effects on the nervous system, though it can possibly cause some rare side effects.

The Difference Between Hantavirus And COVID-19 Can Easily Be Explained By Science

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0000

The Hantavirus outbreak has brought with it eerie reminders of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, the two are very different in many notable ways.

The Difference Between Blue And Brown Eggs Can Easily Be Explained By Science

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0000

While brown and white eggs are pretty common, blue ones seem quite novel. Natural pigments are to blame for the difference, but there may be more at play.

That Stringy, White Goo On Egg Yolks Is Easily Explained By Science

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Eggs are a common part of many breakfasts, but sometimes there's a gooey white bit stuck to the yolk. What is that anyway? Science has the answer.

The Difference Between Red And White Potatoes Is Easily Explained By Science

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Potatoes come in all shapes and sizes, and also a variety of colors. But what's the story behind all those varied colors? Science has the answer.

The Difference Between White And Dark Meat Chicken Is Easily Explained By Science

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Different colored chicken meats are often thought to be associated with varying nutritional benefits, but that's not actually the only difference.

What The Blue Origin Rocket Explosion Could Mean For NASA's Moon Base Plans

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket erupted in a massive explosion, but will the damage it wrought on the launchpad impact our return to the moon?