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These Prehistoric "Zombie Viruses" Are Pure Nightmare Fuel

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Climate change is presenting many problems for the earth, including the melting permafrost, which was actually hiding this ancient and unsettling threat.

Science Says This Heart-Healthy Juice Can Also Help You Poop

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0000

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.

The Bizarre 'Nocebo Effect' Is Easily Explained By Science

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0000

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.

The First Thing You Should Do If You Find A Snake's Shed Skin In Your Yard

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Finding a snake's shed skin can be understandably unsettling, and the situation is best met with caution. But what exactly should you do aside from that?

Scientists Tried To Explain The Ozempic Muscle Loss Phenomenon But Were Surprised By What They Found

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:25:00 +0000

With Ozempic in the spotlight, its potential side effects are also under scrutiny. However, explaining its relationship to muscle loss is surprisingly complex.

The Unsettling 'Surge' People Can Experience Right Before Death

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Death is a process, and it often includes strange, nearly unexplainable events, some of which can come on very suddenly. Such is the case with this odd "surge."

Red Poop Might Not Mean What You Think It Does

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Red poop seems like it would be a cause for concern, and sometimes, it is. However, its cause may not be a medical condition, but rather the food on your plate.

Taking These Two Supplements Together Is Scientifically Proven To Help Sleep

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Getting a good night's sleep is one of the most important things you can do for yourself, but if you're having trouble, these supplements can help.

The Artemis II Astronauts Noticed Something Unexpected About The Moon

staff@sciencing.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:25:00 +0000

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.

What's Brewing Beneath Yellowstone National Park? Scientists Have A New Take

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Yellowstone is one of the most famous supervolcanoes in the world, but it's poorly understood, now some researchers think they have it figured out.

The Myth About Microwaves People Need To Stop Believing

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Microwaves are a wonder of the modern world and you can find them in almost every home, but some one microwave myth simply needs to disappear.

Dr. Oz Reveals Donald Trump's Bizarre Belief About Diet Coke's Effect On Cancer Cells

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:25:00 +0000

President Trump isn't renowned for his traditional views of the world, likewise, he has some pretty out there beliefs about diet soda and cancer.

The Final Breathing Pattern Doctors Often See Before Death

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Death is mysterious that scientists can't fully explain, even if they've been observing trends in dying patients, like this odd breathing pattern, for years.

A Bottle Of This Hydrating Beverage Has More Potassium Than A Banana

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:25:00 +0000

The nutritional appeal of bananas lies in the massive amounts of potassium they pack between their peels, but this common drink has even more.

The Myth About Death People Should Stop Believing

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:25:00 +0000

When it comes to death and dying, most people tend to think of it as an abrupt change from one state to another, but that's not what science says.

The Real Reason Doctors Are Taking Laughter More Seriously

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Laughter is said to be the best medicine, but that might actually be more than a cute saying. In fact, laughter has some surprising physiological effects.

What Peeing In The Middle Of The Night Could Reveal About Your Heart Health

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Peeing in the middle of the night happens sometimes, but if that's a persistent problem, it might actually be a sign of some larger underlying health problems.

The Popular Myth About Lightning People Need To Stop Believing

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0000

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.

A Bed Bug's Worst Fear Was Discovered By Accident (And It's Not What You'd Expect)

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:25:00 +0000

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.

You Probably Didn't Expect The Body To Make Noise After Death

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:25:00 +0000

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.