Scientists Say This Popular Cooking Oil Could Increase Your Obesity Risk
American's have a big problem with obesity and one of the major contributors to that problem could be our love affair with this cooking oil.
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The Huge Scientific Discovery That Could One Day Reverse Osteoporosis
For as long as we've known of it, osteoporosis and low bone density have been a struggle for millions of people, but a new drug could change that.
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One Of The Best Drinks For Healthy Aging Isn't Water Or Milk
There a lot of contenders for best beverage — water and milk are probably at the top of most lists — but there's one drink you might be overlooking.
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The Unsettling Reason Shoveling Snow Is More Dangerous Than You Thought
If you live far enough north, you know the struggle of shoveling your driveway before heading to work, but you might not know how dangerous it can be.
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Here's Why Scientists Use Mice To Do Experiments
Many medical advancements have come at the cost of rodent lives, and that's largely due to some rather surprising similarities between mice and humans.
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An Unexpected Home Appliance Could Help Lower Blood Pressure
When people think about ways to reduce their blood pressure, medicine and exercise are the first things to come to mind, not a home appliance.
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The Blood Pressure Medication That Could Increase People's Lifespans
Some medications have surprising and unexpected positive benefits, and this blood pressure medication is one such example, extending the lifespans of mice.
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Chemistry (3)
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What Are Dishwasher Pods Actually Made Of?
For many people, detergent pods are the new normal for doing their laundry, but what are they made of, and should we be concerned about microplastics?
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Why Iceland Is The Closest Thing Scientists Have To Mars
Scientists are confident that Mars once had water and life, but to better understand Mars' development, they have to look to analogs here on Earth.
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The Rock That Could Change What We Know Of Planet Mars Forever
Curiosity has been exploring the surface of Mars since 2011, but what it found inside a rock last year has changed our understanding of the planet.
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Geology (1)
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A New Island Just Emerged In Alaska. What Caused It?
Scientists have had their eye on an Alaskan lake, watching an island suddenly emerge, largely as the strange result of the world's changing climate.
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Nature (13)
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Wrapping Cucumbers In Plastic Has An Unexpected Effect On The Environment
When it comes to plastic wrapping on food, your first instinct may be that it should be reduced a much as possible, but it may not be that simple.
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Drought-Resistant Flowers That Can Survive The Driest Conditions
All living things need at least some water, but some organisms can survive with less than others. These flowers are uniquely up to that task.
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Scientists Can't Quite Believe This Abandoned Cow Phenomenon
A bit over 100 years ago, 5 cows were left to fend for themselves on a windswept island in the southern Indian Ocean, but they beat all expectations.
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What It Means When A Polar Vortex 'Breaks'
The term "polar vortex" gained notoriety back in 2014 due to extreme winter weather, but there's more to this phenomenon than just some low temperatures.
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Unsettling Reasons You Should Never Plant These 6 Trees In Your Yard
Not all trees are made equal, and some of the most visually striking might actually be a menace in disguise, tearing up sidewalks or inviting unwanted pests.
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This Popular Plant Could Be Secretly Attracting Ticks To Your Yard
Nobody wants ticks in their yard, not you, not your dog, and not your kid, but if you follow this bit of folk wisdom you could be inviting them in.
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The Unsettling Reason You Should Never Plant A 'Tree Of Heaven' In Your Backyard
On the spectrum of invasive species, few are as pernicious as the tree of heaven, which resorts to chemical warfare to outcompete native plants.
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The Average Lifespan Of A Bowhead Whale Might Surprise You
Living in the icy waters of the frigid Arctic, bowhead whales are some of the most extreme mammals on Earth, and they have the lifespan to prove it.
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The Type Of Tree That Can Actually Grow Gold
The idea of trees that literally grow gold sounds like fantasy, but scientists found that it's possible, albeit less visually striking than you might think.
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Pretty Plants That Can Also Help Purify The Air In Your Home
Plants can be beautiful decorations, but these are practical, too, acting as natural filters that pull volatile organic compounds from the air in your home.
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The 11 Most Indestructible Organisms Of All Time
The animal kingdom is a dangerous place, but certain species are more than up to the challenge, constantly evading death (or causing it) wherever they go.
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The Invasive Plant That's Destroying Indiana's Ecosystems
Ornamental plants are all well and good, at least until that pretty Asian vine decides to choke the life out of the trees in your state parks.
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Why You Should Pet Your Dog Before Leaving Them Alone, According To Science
Some sources say that it's best not to pet your dog before heading out, but science says otherwise. A gentle pat can actually do a lot for your dog's mood.
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Physics (1)
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This 1970s Invention Was One Of The Greatest Medical Discoveries Of All Time
Not every invention will change the world, but a disparate group of scientists pushing the limits of nuclear magnetic resonance managed one that did.
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What Scientists Say About The Trump MRI Rumors
When news broke that U.S. president Donald Trump underwent an MRI, rumors began to fly. Medical experts have weighed in, too, and here's what they had to say.
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Technology (2)
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The Unsettling Reason Waymo Is Recalling Robotaxis
Self-driving cars, and Waymo in particular are having a surge in popularity, but some recent recalls have some communities worried about safety.
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Why Physicists Have A Big Problem With Star Trek's Phasers
The idea behind Star Trek's phasers is mostly fiction, and modern science can't replicate everything a phaser can do, but some technology comes close.
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