Space is a spectacular place, but it can also prove deadly, to the point that some space agencies even have plans in case that possibility ever happened.
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Stephen Hawking might be one of the most recognizable names in astrophysics, but he also had quite a few thoughts on how the world might end.
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Based on a novel by Andy Weir of 'The Martian' fame, 'Project Hail Mary' is at the top of the movie charts, but how do scientists rate its accuracy?
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It's been over 50 years since humans have been to the moon, but NASA plans to change that dramatically, as shown changes to their scheduled Artemis missions.
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The beginnings of life on Earth are a mystery, leading to many theories as scientists try to pin down the details, only to find more questions than answers.
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No matter what you may have heard, your hair and nails don't continue to grow after you've died, but there is a hint of truth behind this myth.
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When it comes to hair growth, there are a lot of old wives' tales floating around out there, and for one in particular, it's time to let it go.
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When someone dies, that's generally thought of as the end of all life within them, but it turns out death is a bit more complicated than that.
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Everyone knows that the immune system is responsible for fighting off illnesses, but you might not know that it's doing a lot more behind the scenes.
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The human body is constantly recycling and regenerating itself, sometimes that means it has to eat itself, even this organ you might not expect.
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Teenagers often smell weird to their parents, but it's not their fault. Rather, there's a biological reason, which might also have a psychological effect.
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Even though having an itch is innocuous, the underlying reason you have the itch in the first place could be more disgusting than you imagined.
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Despite what you may have seen on TV, a diagnosis of brain death isn't an easy thing to give, and actually requires a lot of reflexes to be checked.
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Some conditions can go largely undetected due to their asymptomatic nature, but in the case of this lung condition, MRIs can shed a light on the problem.
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For a brief time in history, humans and Neanderthals shared the Earth, swapping DNA, but the details of that swapping might not be what you expect.
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Most of us want to live a longer life, and other than healthy living, there's not much we can do to affect it, but this one trait may add some years.
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Weight loss medications like GLP-1s are becoming quite popular, but they also come with some notable side effects, such as the infamous 'Ozempic feet.'
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Different hair colors are often associated with specific stereotypes, but this hair color might actually have health implications, both positive and negative.
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We all know that fruits and vegetables are good for us, but there's one tropical fruit you may be overlooking that could help you as you age.
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Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world thanks to its ability to wake you up, but when you drink it can make a big difference.
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GLP-1s like Ozempic have recently become associated with weight loss, but they've also caused controversies regarding their notable secondary side effects.
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One of the newest health trends online are peptide injections, but despite the hype surrounding these drugs, you might want to proceed with caution.
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The latest popular 'medicine' to go viral is the peptide BPC-157 which proponents claim can boost your healing factor, but the science isn't settled.
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High blood pressure is heavily associated with cardiovascular disease, but it's also very avoidable. This supplement might even help bring it down.
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The human body is still a mystery, and some organs have largely been considered useless in one way or another. However, the truth may not be quite that simple.
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Donald Trump claims to sleep very little every night, concerning not only the public, but also scientists who have pointed out the issues with such habits.
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Everyone agrees that waking up can be a hassle, and we all have morning routines to cope with that, but some routines you should probably abandon.
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Your body is a well oiled machine that will last you for decades if you take care of it, that's why you never want to encounter any surprise leaks.
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Sleep often eludes many people, which can lead to certain habits to make up for that fact. But just because a habit is common, it isn't necessarily healthy.
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War is a sad reality of life, but one aspect often overlooked is the horrifying ecological damage that can linger long after the shooting stops.
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Air strikes on oil facilities in Iran have caused acid rain, otherwise known as "black rain," and the biological effects of that are rather concerning,
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"Baby brain" is a concept that's been around for a while, but there's been little research on why it exists. Now, scientists might know what purpose it serves.
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No one is immune from blushing, the ultimate mark of embarrassment, and that's because it's entirely controlled by the autonomic nervous system.
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Mosquitoes are responsible for thousands of deaths per year, owing to the diseases they cause, none of which are a particularly pleasant way to go.
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Given the sheer volume of light-emitting screens in our life, we may not be aware of the magnitude of influence light has on our well being.
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Dreams are one of those things that everyone does (even if you don't remember it), but no one is quite sure why, although we do have some guesses.
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If you've ever entered your favorite bookstore, set for some quality time looking for your next read only to be beset with an urge, you're not alone.
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For the longest time, successfully transplanting an entire eye has been beyond reach, but a new study brings hope that they may soon be viable.
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Does the sound of someone munching on carrots drive you up the wall? You're not alone and you may be surprised there's a word for this phenomenon.
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Blood pressure is one of the most important vital signs to check just because hypertension is so dangerous, but you could be getting inflated numbers.
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Sometimes the only time you have to take a shower is at night, but you should definitely take the extra time to completely dry your hair before bed.
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Aging usually means losing certain abilities, but biological males are losing their actual genetic material, which could have strange consequences for humanity.
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Aging isn't necessarily a linear process, and the muscles in particular start deteriorating more at this age, though that's far from a death sentence.
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Although we all have to pee at some point throughout the day, most of us probably aren't giving much thought to the color, but perhaps we should.
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I've you've ever had a soft drink at a McDonald's, you've likely noticed that Coca-Cola seems to taste better beneath its iconic golden arches.
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In the 1970s, government scientists drilling off the Atlantic coast found something surprising, but recent work has turned it into something amazing.
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Tucked in the slopes of California's Sierra Nevada mountains is a region known as 'Little Patagonia,' and it could be in trouble from climate change.
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Humans evolved to live on land, thus, whenever we enter the water we're at a distinct disadvantage, particularly when it comes to this creature.
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When you think of fungal infections, you probably think of itchy feet, but they can be a lot worse than that, and they me be becoming more common.
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When volcanoes erupt and ecosystems are under threat, most people wouldn't think of calling in a garden pest for help, but most people are wrong.
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This strange sea is the only one without a shoreline, but that doesn't mean it's devoid of life. It provides a uniquely beneficial home to many species.
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Condoms have a surprising number of different uses, including their odd place in research, allowing scientists to make all new discoveries out in nature.
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While studying the ancient trees of Chile's rainforests, scientists discovered a hidden, underground world that's actually vital to the ecosystem's survival.
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The nature of modern warfare invariably leads to the targeting of fuel supplies, but what is the environmental cost of burning all that fuel?
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The box jellyfish is ethereally beautiful, but it's also a specialized predator with a venomous sting that's not only painful, but also hard to treat.
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Being sick is never any fun, but coming down with a case of the rabies is the worst kind of sick you can be just because its death is so brutal.
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It's generally accepted that climate change causes Antarctic ice to melt, but you might be surprised to learn how that ice melt affects the climate.
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If you've been in a basement or two, you're probably familiar with that unique smell. That's jus a bit of biology in action, but also something you can combat.
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If we're not careful, then this whole thing we call the human race will come crashing down, but what sort of creature will rise to take our place?
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A herd of deer in Michigan have been a local attraction for decades, and now, city officials are struggling to fix the problems this arrangement has caused.
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It's often been said that our toilet water swirls in the direction it does due to whether it's north or south of the equator, but it's just a myth.
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Linville Gorge is one of the most majestic canyons in the world, and on clear nights, you might see mysterious lights floating in the air above it.
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If you like to travel on the regular, you might have noticed that turbulence during air travel has become much more common than it used to be.
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At some point, no matter who you are, you have to wait in line with everyone else, and there's a reason why some waits are longer than others.
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Buttery popcorn is a popular snack, but the chemicals behind that tasty flavor actually have a complicated history of causing major health issues.
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We've been laying cable across oceans since the 19th century, but the oldest internet cable in the Atlantic is being raised from the sea floor.
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The end of the world is an eventuality that cannot be escaped, but one group of scientists believe that the end is closer than you may think.
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Plenty of rumors have flown about regarding President Donald Trump's health, including a this one which might align neatly with other prevalent assumptions.
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Relationships are tricky things, especially when they end. It's easy to quickly jump into a new one, but you might want to keep an eye out for these signs.
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Uranium is at the heart of most nuclear weapons, but most don't understand how it's processed or how close Iran is to having weapons-grade uranium.
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