Scientists Think We Can Hide Earth From Aliens. Here's How
It's a big universe out there and if we have any neighbors, it might be better if they left us alone, and one pair of scientists has a plan for that.
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13 Strange Things Humans Discovered On Mars
Mars is Earth's closest neighbor, but it's had quite a few surprises for humans to find, some of which have left scientists scratching their heads in confusion.
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The Artemis II Astronauts Noticed Something Unexpected About The Moon
Artemis II successfully brought humans close to the moon for the first time in decades, and the astronauts found that it was far from what they expected.
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Inside Artemis II: What Living Aboard NASA's Lunar Spacecraft Really Looks Like
The Orion spacecraft is on its way to the moon, and its four astronauts are going to have to make some living adjustments during their 10-day mission.
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The Artemis II Toilet Debacle Meant One Gross Thing For Astronauts
Artemis II has just taken to the skies, but its takeoff wasn't without some mechanical problems. Of note, the toilet required some impromptu space plumbing.
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Biology (48)
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The Bizarre Condition That Explains Why Too Much Meat Could Kill You
Protein is an important part of any diet, but you can have too much of a good thing, especially if your diet heavily favors meat and overlooks other nutrients.
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The Shady 1950s Experiment That Tried To Harness The Power Of Mind Control
The Cold War played host to an abundance of strange and twisted experiments, including this controversial attempt to use drugs to weaponize mind control.
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The 'Ozempic Hair Loss' Phenomenon Is Easily Explained By Science
Ozempic and other weight loss drugs are causing some people to experience hair loss along with weight loss, and science has an explanation for it.
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The Fruit That's More Hydrating Than Watermelon
Watermelon is a popular summer-time snack thanks to its high water content, but there's another overlooked fruit that actually has watermelon beat.
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Your Relationship 'Icks' Are Easily Explained By Science
We might not be able to put it into words, but 'the ick' is something that we've all felt, and science has some insight into this social phenomenon.
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Scientists Say Neanderthals Might Not Have Had This Advantage Over Humans After All
It's long been believed that Neanderthals had advantages over modern humans when it comes to living in certain environments, but we could be wrong.
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The 'Old-School' Baby Boomer Habit That's Actually Backed By Science
Today's generations are quick to criticize the quirks of the baby boomers, but on some topics, they are absolutely on the right side of history.
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The Personality Trait That Increases Your Risk Of An Early Death
Your personality dictates how you interact with others and the world around you, so it shouldn't be surprising that some traits can be deadly.
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The Popular Summer Fruit That Has More Potassium Than A Banana
Potassium is one of the body's most vital micronutrients, but if you aren't craving bananas, there's another delicious fruit that can meet your needs.
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What Donald Trump's Diet Could Be Doing To His Body
You are what you eat, so you better believe there are some health consequences to stuffing your face with burgers, fries, and diet soda every day.
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The 'Useless' Facial Muscles Some People Still Have Once Served A Furry Purpose
Mammals have many unique features, including a lot of hair. Humans, however, are less furry than other mammals, yet have muscles that point to a hairier past.
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Why Retatrutide Could Be The Next Game-Changing Peptide
GLP-1s like Ozempic may be all the rage right now, but Retatrutide, may soon rise to prominence by combining the best aspects of many similar peptides.
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Trump's 'Mini-Stroke' Rumor Might Actually Be Based In Science
There are rumors alleging that Donald Trump experienced a mini-stroke, or TIA. While the rumor can't be proven, there is still plenty of research around TIAs.
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Science Says This Heart-Healthy Juice Can Also Help You Poop
If you're looking for heart-healthy drinks, this fruity beverage should be at the top of your list, as it has quite a few nutrients that help you in many ways.
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The Bizarre 'Nocebo Effect' Is Easily Explained By Science
The placebo effect is well known, but its close relative, the "nocebo effect" is more obscure. Regardless, there's a good explanation for this odd effect.
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Scientists Tried To Explain The Ozempic Muscle Loss Phenomenon But Were Surprised By What They Found
With Ozempic in the spotlight, its potential side effects are also under scrutiny. However, explaining its relationship to muscle loss is surprisingly complex.
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The Unsettling 'Surge' People Can Experience Right Before Death
Death is a process, and it often includes strange, nearly unexplainable events, some of which can come on very suddenly. Such is the case with this odd "surge."
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Red Poop Might Not Mean What You Think It Does
Red poop seems like it would be a cause for concern, and sometimes, it is. However, its cause may not be a medical condition, but rather the food on your plate.
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Taking These Two Supplements Together Is Scientifically Proven To Help Sleep
Getting a good night's sleep is one of the most important things you can do for yourself, but if you're having trouble, these supplements can help.
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Dr. Oz Reveals Donald Trump's Bizarre Belief About Diet Coke's Effect On Cancer Cells
President Trump isn't renowned for his traditional views of the world, likewise, he has some pretty out there beliefs about diet soda and cancer.
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The Final Breathing Pattern Doctors Often See Before Death
Death is mysterious that scientists can't fully explain, even if they've been observing trends in dying patients, like this odd breathing pattern, for years.
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A Bottle Of This Hydrating Beverage Has More Potassium Than A Banana
The nutritional appeal of bananas lies in the massive amounts of potassium they pack between their peels, but this common drink has even more.
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The Myth About Death People Should Stop Believing
When it comes to death and dying, most people tend to think of it as an abrupt change from one state to another, but that's not what science says.
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The Real Reason Doctors Are Taking Laughter More Seriously
Laughter is said to be the best medicine, but that might actually be more than a cute saying. In fact, laughter has some surprising physiological effects.
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What Peeing In The Middle Of The Night Could Reveal About Your Heart Health
Peeing in the middle of the night happens sometimes, but if that's a persistent problem, it might actually be a sign of some larger underlying health problems.
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You Probably Didn't Expect The Body To Make Noise After Death
Death may be the end of this mortal life but that doesn't mean that the body that remains doesn't still have something to say before it's dust.
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Scientists Reveal What Bacteria Is Actually Living In Your Belly Button
Scientists have taken a look at the belly button and found it to be a surprisingly unique microbiome that varies quite a bit from person to person.
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Is It Actually Dangerous To Swallow Chewing Gum?
Myths say that chewing gum stays in your stomach for seven years, but is that true? Or does gum actually present some other potential dangers?
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The Final Heart Rhythm Doctors Often See Before Death
The science of death often seems strange and scary, but there are some trends, including this particular pattern of heartbeats associated with the end of life.
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The Bizarre Object Scientists Say Your Stomach Acid Can Dissolve
Stomach acid is a surprisingly strong substance, even able to dissolve some shocking objects. But that doesn't mean swallowing just anything is safe.
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What Is The 'Golden Hour' And Is It Linked To Death?
The 'golden hour' is a mythically vital span of time associated with emergency medical care, but has its importance been exaggerated? It's a bit complicated.
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Some Of The Unhealthiest Foods For Your Heart, According To Science
Not all foods are created equally, in fact, some of them are really bad for you, especially when it comes to your heart and cardiovascular health.
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The Myth About Weight Loss People Should Stop Believing
When it comes to weight loss, you are going to hear a lot of things from a lot of places, but some weight-loss myths are more pernicious than others.
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The 'Melatonin Hangover' Phenomenon Is Easily Explained By Science
Melatonin is one of the most common over-the-counter sleep aids available, but it could be giving you a 'hangover' and science may explain why.
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The Real Reason You Want To Spit During A Workout
If you've ever spent any time in the gym, you're probably familiar with the urge to spit after cranking out some sets, but why do we feel that way?
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Trump's Daily Diet Explained By Science
President Trump's love for McDonald's and Diet Coke is widely known, but how could those and other dietary choices be affecting his overall health?
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The Popular Brain Myth Scientists Want You To Stop Believing
When it comes to the brain and human cognition, there is a persistent myth that never seems to go away, and not a single word of it is true.
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The Strange Skin Pattern That Can Appear Hours Before Death
At the very end of our lives, our bodies start to do some strange things. Many different parts of the body are affected by oncoming death, including the skin.
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Why You Can't Resist Cracking Your Knuckles, According To Science
For many people, there is a sort of deep-seated satisfaction in cracking their knuckles, which is part of the reason why it's a hard habit to break.
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The Shady '50s Government Experiment That Changed The US Forever
Although we count on the government for numerous services, it hasn't always behaved as a reliable partner, especially when you look back to the '50s.
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The Sleep Position That Could Increase Your Risk Of Heart Problems
Everyone knows that it's important to get enough sleep, but new research is emerging that shows that your sleep position can affect your health.
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You Might Be Flushing Away This Important Health Warning
Most people want to spend as little time as possible thinking about what they leave in the toilet, but they could be missing out on health clues.
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What It Means When Your Poop Floats Instead Of Sinks, According To Science
Most stool tends to sink to the bottom of your toilet bowl, but we've all had the occasional 'floater,' and of course science has an explanation.
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The Cranberry Juice 'Myth' That Has Science Divided
The urinary tract–cleansing properties of cranberries are widely touted, but you may be surprised to know that the science on this topic is divided.
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The Weird Thing That Happens When We Poop (But No One Talks About It)
Most people would agree that pooping is a bit of a taboo topic. But it has a strangely pleasant side effect; unfortunately, no one's willing to admit to that.
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What It Really Means When Your Eyelid Twitches
Most of us have experienced the random eyelid twitch from time to time, but probably haven't given much thought to what's going on behind the scenes.
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What Scientists Know About Cholesterol That You Didn't (Until Now)
We've all heard that, cholesterol is bad for us and we should work to reduce its levels in our body, but there are some things you might have missed.
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A Giant Species Could Hold The Secret For Extending Human Lifespans
Increasing human lifespans is a hot topic, but the secret might actually come from another species, which had entirely exceeded scientists' expectations.
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Scientists Simulated The End Of The World And The Results Are Eye-Opening
When you take the long view of things, you know that life on Earth can't persist forever, but a new model revises our timeline for the worse.
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Unbanned: These Peptides Could Be Greenlit By The FDA Soon
Synthetic peptides are a hot medical trend, but how safe are they? Proper trials are still scarce, yet there are many arguments to greenlight them regardless.
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The Real Difference Between Topsoil And Potting Soil, According To Science
When it comes to gardening, the term 'soil' gets tossed around liberally, but there's actually a big difference between topsoil and potting soil.
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The Surprising Thing Science Reveals About Cooking Potatoes
There's little that compares to the texture of a perfectly cooked potato, and it's no surprise to learn that there's a bit of science behind it.
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'No Artificial Colors' Doesn't Mean What You Think It Does
Claims about artificial colors are everywhere in food products, but national policies have actually changed exactly what that distinction actually means.
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The Truth About The '5-Second Rule' Is Easily Explained By Science
Have you ever dropped food on the floor only to invoke the '5-second rule' before finishing up your snack? Well, science has some thoughts on that.
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What's Brewing Beneath Yellowstone National Park? Scientists Have A New Take
Yellowstone is one of the most famous supervolcanoes in the world, but it's poorly understood, now some researchers think they have it figured out.
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This Fruit Has More Potassium Than A Banana
If you're not a fan of bananas, this fruit can provide you with all the potassium you need — a fortunate thing, given all the health benefits of potassium.
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The 'Flesh-Eating Disease' That Could Be One Of The Most Disturbing Ways To Die
Death by the 'flesh-eating disease' is exceedingly rare, but even if the condition doesn't kill, it's still absolutely devastating to the body.
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This Popular Vegetable Has More Potassium Than A Banana
Bananas are popularly known for being high in potassium, but this vegetable can offer even more potassium and health benefits in one small pacakge.
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Does Shark Repellent Actually Work? Here's What Science Says
Most people love the ocean, but few of us are eager to be a shark snack, thus shark repellent, but how well do these devices actually work?
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Hawaii Eradicated Rats. What Happened Next Broke Records
Most people aren't fond of rats, but a Hawaiian project took that to new levels. And without those invasive rats, nature began healing at unprecedented levels.
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The Unexpected Baby Boomer Habit That's Helping Save Planet Earth
Baby boomers are rather concerned for the environment, with many taking part in green habits. However, environmentalism isn't quite that easy.
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Why Death By Boa Constrictor Might Be One Of The Most Painful Ways To Die
Venomous snakes have some pretty nasty ways to kill, but boa constrictors are different. They strangle their prey, but they also do much worse than that.
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Surprising Factors That Can Attract Sharks While Swimming
Sharks are fearsome hunters with well honed senses and instincts. So if you want to avoid seeming like a nice snack, you might want to keep these facts in mind.
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The Frozen Ice Age Creature Scientists Brought Back To Life
Ice is a heck of a preservative, but keeping something alive for thousands of years is different than keeping your meat fresh in the freezer.
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This Fruit Contains More Sugar Than A Krispy Kreme Doughnut (But There's A Catch)
A glazed doughnut has a lot of sugar, and this fruit has even more, but you should still reach for fruit; sugar content just isn't as simple as it seems.
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You Probably Didn't Expect The Body To Move After Death, But It Can
Decaying corpses can actually move, but don't worry; the zombie apocalypse isn't nigh. In fact, perfectly natural processes can make a body move after death.
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These Prehistoric "Zombie Viruses" Are Pure Nightmare Fuel
Climate change is presenting many problems for the earth, including the melting permafrost, which was actually hiding this ancient and unsettling threat.
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The First Thing You Should Do If You Find A Snake's Shed Skin In Your Yard
Finding a snake's shed skin can be understandably unsettling, and the situation is best met with caution. But what exactly should you do aside from that?
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The Popular Myth About Lightning People Need To Stop Believing
Lightning is the topic of some fun sayings, but that doesn't mean those idioms are true. In fact, believing them might actually prove to be a safety hazard.
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A Bed Bug's Worst Fear Was Discovered By Accident (And It's Not What You'd Expect)
A fear of discovering bed bugs in your bedding is perfectly reasonable, but you might be surprised to discover what it is a bed bug is afraid of.
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Don't Toss Your Leftover Coffee Grounds - Science Has A Better Idea
Coffee is a pretty regular part of many a morning ritual, but you might want to hold onto those leftover grounds. Your yard might thank you for it.
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The Dangerous Spider You Could Find Hiding Under Your Car
Although the black widow gets all the notoriety, its little-known cousin is much more widespread and enjoys living in the same places you do.
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How To 'Hypnotize' A Shark, According To Science
You almost never want to find yourself face-to-face with a shark, but if you do, there's a simple hack you can use to temporarily immobilize it.
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This Jellyfish Look-Alike That Never Floats Alone
The oceans are full of strange and fascinating sea creatures, but few are as unique as the not-quite-a jellyfish, the Portuguese man-of-war.
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Scientists Want To Feed Cows Seaweed And It Is Not For The Reason You Think
Most cows are content to munch on the food they have in front of them, but some scientists think they need a splash of seaweed in their diet.
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Never Leave This Type Of Kitchen Appliance Plugged In Before A Storm
Thunderstorms are dangerous weather events, particularly because of the lightning which can damage or break certain appliances in your kitchen.
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The Familiar Mammals That Emerged During The Age Of The Dinosaurs
Most of us imagine the age of the dinosaurs with huge lizards, but many mammals also roamed Earth back then, including the ancestor of these animals.
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Scientists Finally Spotted An Underwater Ross Seal And It Couldn't Be Cuter
Ross seals are among their kind, and they've= been photographed underwater for the first time. However, relatively little is known about the elusive animal.
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Common Plants That Could Be Attracting Wasps To Your Garden
Even though wasps are an integral part of the environment, no one wants them near their house, but their choice of flower could be attracting them.
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Physics (5)
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The Myth About Microwaves People Need To Stop Believing
Microwaves are a wonder of the modern world and you can find them in almost every home, but some one microwave myth simply needs to disappear.
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Why People Are Wrapping Their Car Keys In Aluminum Foil
If you've seen people wrapping their car keys in foil, that's not just a strange fashion statement or trend. It's actually a clever way to keep your car safe.
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Here's What Scientists Know About The Portal To The Fifth Dimension
We largely think of the world in four dimensions — time and the three spatial dimensions. But a fifth dimension might actually solve this longstanding mystery.
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The Red Lightning You'll Never See Has A Mysterious Science
Lightning is one of the most awe-inspiring atmospheric phenomenon, but there are some types of lightning that you have probably never even glimpsed.
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This Might Be The Real Reason Your Socks Disappear (Hint: It's Not Your Fault)
One of the greatest mysteries of the universe is what happens to all the socks that go missing in the laundry, but science may have an answer.
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How A 1960's Physicist Predicted The World Is Going To End On November 13, 2026
Theories of the impending end of the world are a dime a dozen, but some of those theories take themselves a little bit less seriously than others.
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The Myth About Recycling Plastic That People Should Stop Believing
It's commonly believed that recycling plastic waste on a large scale will have a positive impact on the environment, but the truth is a bit more ugly.
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Unexpected Traits That Psychologists Notice About People Who Wake Up Early
Whether you're a morning bird or a night owl seems like a harmless distinction, but it might actually say something about your psychology and ability.
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Scientists Say Older Couples Shouldn't Sit Together On Planes. Here's Why
Being with the people you love is par for the course when on vacation, but new research suggests that older adults should sit apart on planes.
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