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Why Space Travel Can Make The Human Body Age Faster

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Older astronauts have been setting records of late, but space itself can also cause accelerated aging in ways that scientists are hoping to better understand.

The Difference Between Washed And Unwashed Eggs Is More Than You Realize

staff@sciencing.com (Elaine Todd) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0000

The act of washing eggs may sound innocuous, but in actuality, the large-scale process has a huge effect on how eggs can be stored. Heres' the reason why.

Scientists Found This Unusual Prehistoric Creature In The '50s – They're Still Confused

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0000

There are some really strange animals in the fossil record, but there's one that was found 70 years ago that continues to baffle paleontologists.

These Are The Two Organs Most Likely To Burst (And How It Happens)

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

One of the worst sorts of injuries you can suffer is a ruptured organ, and two abdominal organs in particular are more vulnerable than the rest.

Does Creatine Actually Affect Your Brain? Scientists Say That It's Pretty Complicated

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0000

As creatine use becomes more popular, some are saying that it's just as good for the brain as it is for the muscles, but the science is still out.

Long-Term Side Effects Of Viagra No One Talks About

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0000

For decades, viagra has been used to treat erectile dysfunction. Most of its side effects are mild and temporary, but in rare cases, they can be more serious.

Scientists Never Expected To Discover Something So Cute At The Bottom Of The Ocean

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Much of the deep ocean remains unexplored, and scientists often find new inhabitants of the depths. But they aren't always as adorable as this species.

The Common 'Phantom Phone' Phenomenon Is Easily Explained By Science

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:25:00 +0000

If you've ever sworn that you heard your phone buzz, only to discover no notifications, you're not the only one. This phenomenon actually has a long history.

These Are The First Organs In The Human Body To Shut Down Before Death

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Death comes for us all, but before it does, it tends to propagate throughout the body, and these organs are usually the first ones to go at the end.

Scientists Say This BMI Range May Explain Why You're Always Cold

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0000

There are quite a few health reasons that might explain why you're cold. Particular BMI ranges are one of those possible -- though imperfect -- explanations.

Your Risk Of A Heart Attack Goes Up When You Reach This Age

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Heart attacks are something you want to avoid if at all possible no matter what age you are, but after a certain point, your odds start to climb.

Science Fiction Vs. Fact: Surviving On The Red Planet In The Martian

staff@sciencing.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:25:00 +0000

There's plenty of interest surrounding human colonies on Mars, and "The Martian" is a rather accurate representation of how life on Mars could look.

Why Deadly Tornadoes Are So Rare In China

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0000

China has recently been hit by two massive tornadoes, and despite the country having some of the right conditions for such storms, they are actually quite rare.

Scientists Say This Nearly 5,000-Mile Atlantic Seaweed Belt Keeps Getting Worse

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Stretching across the Atlantic Ocean from Africa to the United States is a vast belt of seaweed that keeps growing and getting more troublesome.

The Difference Between Bird And Reptile Eggs Is More Than Just What's Inside

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Both birds and reptiles lay eggs to protect their young, but despite the basic similarities, the differences between their eggs can run deep.

Eight People Sealed Themselves Into An Artificial Ecosystem In 1991, Then Something Went Very Wrong

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:25:00 +0000

When scientists kicked off the two-year Biosphere 2 experiment in 1991, they had high hopes for its success, but things quickly started to go awry.

Could A Penny Dropped From The Empire State Building Actually Kill Someone?

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

Most people have heard that a penny falling from the top of a skyscraper has enough force to kill someone on the ground, but is it actually true?

Scientists Say A Long-Standing Alzheimer's Mystery May Finally Be Solved

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Alzheimer's has long been mysterious to researchers, particularly how tau proteins travel between neurons, but we may have found some answers.

Scientists Discovered The Appalachian Mountains Hide Tons Of This High-Demand Element

staff@sciencing.com (Elaine Todd) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0000

The Appalachian Mountains are one of the most prominent geographic features in the US, and they're hiding a mineral-rich surprise in their rocks.

Pork Farms Are Killing A Lot More Than Just Pigs

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Even though pork is a major staple of the American diet, its production at an industrial scale is killing a lot more than just the pigs involved.