The Popular Carbohydrate Astronauts Can't Eat In Space
Though the quality of food eaten by astronauts has improved over the years, their meals aren't exactly fine dining, and some foods aren't even allowed at all.
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This Pennsylvania Park Is One Of The Best Places In The U.S. To Gaze At The Night Sky
Looking up at the night sky can be one of the most awe-inspiring experiences, particularly if you find yourself in a designated dark sky zone
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The Disaster Movie Bill Nye Said Was Painfully Accurate
Hollywood disaster movies aren't typically known for their scientific rigor, but there's one movie from 2021 that might have hit too close to home.
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New World Discovered In Our Solar System Could Kill Our Hopes And Dreams For Planet Nine
Astronomers have hoped for the existence of Planet Nine for years. Things were looking promising, but this discovery might have shattered those hopes.
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The 13 Best Places In The United States To See The Milky Way
The sight of the Milky Way stretching across the night sky is iconic, but some places offer a better view of it than others. These locations are among the best.
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What Is The 'Moon Illusion' And Why Does It Make The Moon Look Bigger?
Like most science fans, you've likely noticed that the moon looks bigger when it's low on the horizon, and right now is the perfect time to see it.
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We Just Discovered A New Class Of Black Holes (And They Weren't Easy To Find)
Black holes are already among the most mysterious objects in the galaxy, and yet, one specific type has almost completely eluded scientists for years.
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NASA Just Spotted A Comet In Our Solar System And It's Not Like All The Rest
There are lots of objects floating around in our solar system, but one thing most have in common is a common origin, and then there's 3I/ATLAS.
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How Long Would It Take To Get To The Moon With Different Transportation Methods?
Though humans haven't been to the moon in years, the possibility is always enticing. So if you were to pack a suitcase for a lunar trip, how long would it take?
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What's The Difference Between The James Webb Telescope Compared To Hubble?
When it comes to telescopes, there are no bigger names than Hubble and Webb, but why have two space telescopes anyway, how are they even different?
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The Fascinating Way Astronomers Found A New Planet That's 3,200 Light-Years Away From Earth
Scientists have been working on ways to find new worlds far from Earth, and this strange method theorized decades ago has turned up an equally strange find.
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Biology (6)
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Here's How The 'Cortisol Cocktail' Does Get Some Things Right
The "cortisol cocktail" is a pretty popular health fad, and it's a tasty one, for that matter. But just how much does it actually do for your wellbeing?
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As It Turns Out, The Most Hydrating Beverage Might Not Be Water
When it comes to hydration, most people consider water to be the gold standard, but there's actually another common drink that's better than water.
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What It Physically Feels Like To Die, According To Science
Death is a scary topic, but it's one that's easy to wonder about. While it's hard to fully understand the experience, there is some information on that front.
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Here's Why Some People Can Wiggle Their Ears But Others Can't
There's a chance you've seen people wiggle their ears and thought it's a neat trick. But that's actually the result of many long years of evolution.
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No, Your Intelligence Doesn't Just Come From Your Mom's Genes
There's a myth floating around that most of our intelligence is inherited from our mothers, but there are a few good reasons that's just not true.
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If You Have This Blood Type, You Could Be At Greater Risk For A Painful Death
While it's pretty common knowledge that different people have different blood types, that information might actually mean a lot more than you think.
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Chemistry (3)
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Here's The Compound That Is Used For Cloud Seeding
Cloud seeding is a technique to put a chemical into a cloud to induce it to rain, but what chemicals are being used to do this, and are they safe?
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What Are Forever Chemicals?
There's a new class of chemical that has been gaining notoriety lately known as forever chemicals, but what are they and why such an ominous name?
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Why Does Florida's Tap Water Smell And Taste So Bad?
If you've ever been down south to Florida, you may have noticed that something wasn't quite right with the water. Why does it smell like that?
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Geology (1)
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Volcanoes Are Rumbling In These 4 States And 3 Are On The 'Ring Of Fire'
Volcanoes across the country are beginning to wake up and erupt, and no one has a good explanation for why it's happening. Should you be worried?
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Nature (16)
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The Unsettling Reason You Should Never Squash A Spider In Your Home
Many people have a gut instinct to kill spiders on site, despite the pest-control services they offer, but there's a better reason not to squash them.
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The Truth About What The Tyrannosaurus Rex Really Looked Like
Thanks to movies like "Jurassic Park," the image of the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex looms large in the popular imagination, but is that image wrong?
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Sea Turtles Are Thriving On This Unexpected State Coast
Although it's endangered, the Kemp's ridley sea turtles' numbers have been rebounding in recent years, they're even showing up in unexpected places.
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What Are Those Big Mosquitoes Called?
If you ever find what appears to be an oversized mosquito in your house, it's not there for your blood, in fact, it probably doesn't have a mouth.
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A Spider Species Is Turning To Cannibalism, And The Reason Might Come As A Surprise
Cannibalism among spiders isn't unheard of, black widows are named for eating their mates after all, but it's odd to see it arise as an adaptation.
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Here's Why Some Ants Have Wings
Ants aren't what you want to see crawling around in your house, in fact, the only thing worse would be if there were ants flying around inside.
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Scientists In Texas Found A New Species Hiding Under Their Noses
When most people think of scientists discovering a new species, they think of long treks and exotic jungles, not a suburban university campus.
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Pond Vs. Lake: The Difference Is More Complicated Than Just Size
The land throughout the United States is dotted with uncountable lakes and ponds, but is there a difference between the two, and if so, what is it?
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What Are Those Things That Grow Out Of Potatoes?
Potatoes are a part of the cuisine all around the world, but if you've ever worked with them, you'll have seen the little bits growing out of them.
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How To Banish Flies From Your Home Naturally
Having flies in your home is annoying and practically inevitable, but there is a simple way to get rid of them that's all-natural and non-toxic.
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Scientists Just Discovered A New River Species And The Predator Weighs Up To 220 Pounds
There are plenty of mysteries left to discover out there, including entirely new species of animals that can weigh over 200 pounds. Who knew?
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Why Scientists Hate The Term Missing Link When Studying Evolution
The idea of a missing evolutionary link between humans and apes is both compelling and persistent, but the truth is more nuanced and interesting.
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Why You Actually Want This Weed To Grow On Your Lawn
Most homeowners view weeds as an affront to their personal dignity, but these hardy plants can actually be good for the environment and your lawn.
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Are Ticks Dangerous To Humans?
Of all the bugs crawling around out there, few are as repulsive as the tiny tick, but does this creepy arachnid actually pose a threat to humans?
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What Are The Back Plates On A Stegosaurus Called?
The Stegosaurus is quite a famous dinosaur well known for the plates lined on its back. But there's more to know about those plates than you might have thought.
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Does A Red Sunrise Always Mean Storms Are On The Way?
Sailors have long said that red skies are a sign of bad weather, but just how true is that? Does science support the saying, or is it just superstition?
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The Magnificent 2025 Meteor Shower You'll Be Able To See Across America Very Soon
Meteor showers are one of the most awe-inspiring celestial events you can witness, and one of the best is about to make its return to the summer skies.
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An Object May Have Hit Saturn And Astronomers Have One Big Question
Saturn is a big planet and even though it's getting hit with space debris every day, we've never captured it on camera, but that may have changed.
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Physics (2)
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How Does China's Artificial Sun Work?
Scientists have been chasing the dream of fusion energy for decades, now, China is on the cusp of figuring it out, so how does their reactor work?
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Here's Why It's So Hard To Make More Gold
The dream of transmuting lead into gold is an ancient one. Recent developments have made it possible, the challenges of actually doing it are astronomical.
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Science (10)
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Why Planes Don't Fly In A Straight Line On A Map
If you've ever looked at the flight path of an intercontinental flight, you've probably noticed they all fly in arcs instead of lines, here's why.
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7 Ways Writing Notes Down On Paper Could Give You A Cognitive Edge, According To Science
In the modern world, everyone likes to take notes on computers rather than handwriting, but the practice might actually be doing more harm than you think.
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What Are Those Green Circles You See From An Airplane?
If you've ever flown over the American interior, you've doubtless seen large swathes of land dotted in green circles. What's going on down there?
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What Happens If An Astronaut Dies In Space?
Space is a dangerous place and if you want to go there you have to take some risks, but given the possibility of death, what do you do with the body?
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There's A Reason Canned Food Containers Are Always Ribbed
Canned foods are an indispensable part of our modern food industry, but few people know the reasons behind this, or why the cans are ribbed.
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Sir Isaac Newton's End Of The World Prediction Is More Complicated Than We Thought
Isaac Newton is one of the most renowned scientists in history, that's why it's shocking that he also dabbled in predicting the end of the world.
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How To Make A DIY Fruit Fly Trap
Fruit flies are tiny but annoying, and at times it can feel like there's no escaping them, but there is a DIY solution that's surprisingly effective.
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If You've Ever Heard Your House Creak At Night, This Could Be Why
There are lots of reasons your hearing your house creak at night; other than a haunting by your local ghost, there's probably a more mundane reason.
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Earth's Shortest Day Could Be Fast Approaching And Most People Don't Even Realize It
Among the phenomena of the universe, nothing feels more constant than time, but here on Earth, our days are actually starting to pick up speed.
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This Is The Oldest Runestone Scientists Ever Discovered
When Vikings sailed the North Sea in the 10th century, they recorded their exploits in runes, but that ancient alphabet is much older than we thought.
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Technology (1)
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How Data Recovery Software Works: The Science Behind Restoring Lost Files
We know how frustrating it can be to lose important computer files, but fortunately, there are ways to bring lost data back from the dead.
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