We Could Be Totally Wrong About The Origins Of Humans
The prevailing narrative in human history is that humanity emerged from Africa, which is true to an extent, but there may be more to the story.
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The Unassuming Rock That Was Actually A Priceless Scientific Find
Not all discoveries are the work of scientists and explorers. Sometimes it's just a guy out in the woods looking for a bit of gold.
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5 Ways Recombinant DNA Technology Has Changed Lives
You're not likely to hear it brought up in casual conversation, but recombinant DNA has changed the world in a relatively short period of time.
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The Staggering Amount Of Space Debris That Hits Earth Daily
Despite its reputation, outer space is far from empty, and the region around our planet is particularly riddled with space debris.
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Your Chance To See The Star T Coronae Borealis Explode Is Now Or Never
There's about to be a new star in the sky, but this nova won't be here for long, and won't be coming back for a very long time.
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The Dangerously Hot Feature You'd Never Expect To Be Present In Antarctica
Antarctica is a cold and unforgiving place, unsuited for all but the most prepared visitor, but it's also has a few more reasons to keep away.
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The Substance That Might Have Existed Before The Big Bang
Most people assume that the Big Bang was the beginning of all things, but current scientific models point to another cosmic origin.
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The Staggering Price Tag Of The World's Largest Gold Deposit
Gold is one of the most precious and sought after materials known to humanity, which makes the size of this discovery all the more astounding.
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Why Kansas Has So Many Tornadoes
From sunflowers to The Wizard of Oz, Kansas is known for many things, but one thing that isn't commonly known is why it has so many tornadoes.
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Why Illinois, Indiana, And Other Midwest States Are So Flat
The Midwest has a reputation for being flat and devoid of distinguishing features, but there's a good reason why that's mostly true.
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Why Alaska Is One Of The Best Places To See Bald Eagles In The United States (And Where You Should Visit)
The bald eagle is a national symbol in the U.S., and if you want to catch a glimpse of one, you might think about taking a trip out to Alaska.
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6 Best Places To See Alligators In Texas On Your Vacation
Among alligator hotspots, Texas is one of the best, but if you want to see one of these giants, some locations are better than others.
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The Science Behind Why Dark Chocolate Is So Bitter
Dark chocolate is a delicious confection enjoyed by millions despite its inherent bitter flavor, but what is it that makes it bitter?
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Times Humans Changed The Evolution Of Animals
There's no question that humans have left an indelible mark on the world, but we're also inadvertently steering the evolution of the life around us.
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Here's Why We Still Don't Know How Many Solar Systems Are In The Milky Way
We've known for over 30 years that there are other stellar systems in our galaxy, but we don't have any idea how many there are.
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Every Earthquake Cause Explained (Humans Are Responsible For 3 Of Them)
Earthquakes are known for being destructive forces of nature, but not all of them actually stem from purely natural causes. In some cases, humans are at fault.
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The One Area On Earth's Surface That Has The Weakest Gravitational Pull
Contrary to what you may intuit, the Earth's gravity isn't uniform, and there's one place where it's much weaker than anyone expected.
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Is An IQ Test Really An Accurate Measure Of Intelligence?
IQ tests have been the standard for intellectual assessment for over 100 years, but are they reliable, and can they be trusted?
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The Biggest Dog Ever Recorded Weighs More Than You
Dogs are known for their diversity of size and shape, but even knowing this, the largest dog ever is on another level altogether.
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5 Most Dangerous Animals In Georgia And Where You'll Likely Find Them
From the Appalachians to the ocean, Georgia is a beautiful state, just be on the lookout for these dangerous animals if you go.
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The City With The Highest Rat Population Surprisingly Isn't New York
New York City is notorious for its large population of rats, but depending on who you ask, there's one American city that has more.
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5 Characteristics That All Fish Have In Common
It's no stretch to say that there are a lot of fish in the sea. But despite the differences between many species, there are also plenty of similarities.
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The Warning Sign That Lightning Might Be About To Strike
Lightning is one of nature's most awesome displays, but it can also be one of its most deadly. Thankfully, there's a way to reduce your risk.
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Two Bizarre Bubbles Sandwich The Milky Way Galaxy. Here's What They Could Be
Space is a big place and there's lots of strange stuff out there, but scientists aren't quite sure where these massive space bubbles came from.
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5 Ancient Ruins Discovered In The Most Unlikely Places
The world is littered with the relics of past civilizations, but not all of them are out in the open like the pyramids, some are under our feet.
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The Best Place To See Great White Sharks When In Massachusetts
When it comes to shark watching, most people don't have Massachusetts on their short list of destinations, but maybe they should.
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The 3 Parts Of A Nucleotide Explained
DNA is fundamental to the biology of all life on Earth, but how many of us actually know what it is or what it's made of?
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