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The Common Colon Health Myth That's Been Debunked By Science

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Colon health is a delicate subject, so many people rely on folk wisdom instead of medical science, meaning they probably believe this common myth.

In 1969, Lightning Struck Apollo 12 Twice After Liftoff. One Obscure Switch Saved The Mission

staff@sciencing.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0000

When undertaking human spaceflight, safety is the most important issue, which is why you generally want to avoid getting struck by lightning.

Farting More On An Airplane? There's A Scientific Reason You Can't Help It

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:25:00 +0000

If you've spent any time traveling in airplanes, you may have noticed that you're letting it rip more often, and there's a valid reason it happens.

In The '60s, The US Military Tried To Bury Nukes Underground. They Didn't Expect What Happened Next.

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:25:00 +0000

There are many hidden secrets from the Cold War, including this strange camp, though recent global changes might soon threaten its hiding place.

The Smelly Fart Myth That's Actually Backed By Science

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Whoever denied it, supplied it. Whoever smelt it, dealt it. Not all fart myths are factual, but there is one flatulent trope that's mostly true.

Not Exercise, Not Meditation: Scientists Say This Skill Is Important For Good Mental Health

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

When people try to improve their mental health, they tend to focus on exercise or meditation, but there be a tool that they've been overlooking.

This Naturalist's Troubling 21st-Century Predictions About The Earth Should Make You Pause

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Humans have done quite a number on the earth, and this famous naturalist predicted that climate change could bring about the end sooner than you might think.

In The '50s, The US Military Exposed Soldiers To Nuclear Blasts And The Result Was Horrifying

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:25:00 +0000

In its quest to better understand the effects of nuclear weaponry, the US military conducted a lot of tests, sometimes on its own soldiers.

Scientists May Have Found A Way To Explain Why Women Are More Susceptible To Autoimmune Diseases

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:25:00 +0000

Autoimmune diseases are when the body's immune system turns against it self, and for some reason they're much more prevalent in women than men.

'Living Plastic' Seemed Impossible, Until It Actually Worked

staff@sciencing.com (Megan Brame) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Plastics are everywhere in the modern world, and they're notoriously bad for the environment, but a new plastic could be easier to break down.

Not Hair, Not Skin: Scientists Say This Body Part Is A Quiet Indicator Of Good Health

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Tracking of your health is important, and although some people look to the skin or hair to get an idea, there's one body part they might overlook.

The US Military Secretly Tested Drugs And Nerve Agents On Thousands Of Soldiers At A Maryland Base In The '60s

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:25:00 +0000

The US government has a reputation for conducting some less-than-reputable experiments on civilians, but it might have been worse for its soliders.

Scientists Say This Phenomenon Explains Why You Miss Things Right In Front Of You

staff@sciencing.com (Elaine Todd) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:25:00 +0000

Have you ever been examining something so intently that you fail to take notice of the big stuff in the world around you? There's a phrase for that.

The Disgusting Mistake You're Making When Washing Fruit

staff@sciencing.com (Elaine Todd) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:25:00 +0000

If you're eating healthy, you're probably frequently buying fruits and vegetables, but you could be making a simple mistake when washing them.

The Common Poop Myth That's Easily Explained By Science

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:25:00 +0000

In general, when you've got the urge to poop, you should always relieve yourself, but what about when you can't? Is it okay to hold in your poop?

Not Anxiety, Not Depression: Scientists Explain Why This Gen Z Diagnosis Is On The Rise

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Gen Z gets a fair amount of grief for supposedly being overly sensitive to the world, but there is one mental diagnosis that's rising in their cohort.

Scientists Scanned ChatGPT Users' Brains In A Groundbreaking Study. The Results Are Horrifying

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0000

The debates over AI are endless, but scientists have found that large language models actually affect how we think, even after we stop using the tech.

Four Scientists Sealed Themselves In A Mars Simulation In 2018, Then Something Went Very Wrong

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Traveling to another world is one of humanity's big goals, so we need to practice for it, but one 2018 experiment ended abruptly in a bad way.

5 Common Sunscreen Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science

staff@sciencing.com (Elaine Todd) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Wearing sunscreen is always good advice when you have to spend time outside, but you may have heard some advice about sunscreen that just isn't true.

Science Can Explain Why Some People Never Get Hangovers And Others Do

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

If you're in the unlucky majority, you've woken up with a hangover at least once, but some people never seem to suffer, and that just seems unfair.