What Might Happen If You Were Sucked Into Space
Science fiction makes it seem like a breached spaceship will mean an astronaut is pulled into space, but the reality is more nuanced — and more gruesome.
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Not A Sphere, Not Flat: The Weirdest Possible Shape For A Planet
Unless you're on the fringes, it's taken for granted that Earth is round, but if you play with the numbers just right, other shapes are possible.
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Why Astronauts Find It Hard To Poop In Space
When it comes to life in outer space, nothing is easy, and that difficulty isn't just based around logistics or isolation, it also applies to pooping.
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Biology (45)
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The Bizarre Medical Procedure From The Early 1900s We Would Never Do Today
Old medical procedures often don't stand up to modern standards, as was true with this treatment for syphilis, which was technically effective, if distressing.
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Mystery Or Myth: Did Human Beings Evolve From Apes?
People might often claim (or disprove) the idea that humans evolved from apes. The reality, though, is that evolution isn't quite that straightforward.
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Here's Why You Wake Up To Pee At Night, But Not Poop
You've probably had to wake up to pee at night but not poop, and that's thanks to surprisingly intelligent parts of your body's internal clock.
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What The 'Exercise In A Bottle' Peptide Actually Does To Your Metabolism
Among exercise peptides, MOTS-c is one of the most popular out there, but what's actually going on inside your body when you take this peptide?
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What Happens To Your Body At Underwater Depths Of 160 Feet
The depths of the ocean are dangerous for many reasons, often due to the overwhelming pressure of water, which can cause catastrophic damage to the unprepared.
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Scientists Created A Lab-Grown Kidney Assembloid That Produced Urine After Transplant
Artificial, lab-grown organs are one of the holy grails of medicine, and we are one step closer to making it happen with kidney assembloids.
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This Body Part Explains Why Being Nervous Makes People Poop
If you've ever found yourself in a stressful situation and were overcome by the urge to poop, it turns out there's a body part responsible for that.
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The Science Behind Why Boomers Hoard Things
Have you ever noticed that your parents have a really hard time getting rid of stuff? It turns out that there's a reason why Boomers tend to hoard.
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The Gross Things Mold Spores Can Do To Your Body
When it comes to stuff growing in your house, mold is the last thing you want, and that's doubly true for things that can take root in your body.
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The Chinese Dog Experiment That Had Never Been Done Before
Scientists typically test new procedures on animals before moving to humans, as was the case with this surprisingly successful experiment on dogs.
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Not Weight, Not Body Shape: Scientists Say These Measurements Are More Important For Health
When it comes to thinking about their health, most people tend to overvalue their body weight or shape, but there are much better metrics for health.
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How Ozempic-Driven Weight Loss Could Affect Your Bone Density
Ozempic and similar GLP-1 medications are basically miracle drugs when it comes to insulin control and weight loss, but it could affect your bones.
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The Most Effective Ways To Sleep Better On An Airplane, According To Science
Sleeping on planes is a challenge, whether due to turbulence or loud passengers. And while there's no perfect fix, there are ways to make sleep come easier.
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The 1960s Baby Boomer Habit Linked To Diabetes
It's not a stretch to say that the habits of Baby Boomers had a huge influence on the modern world, but one of those habits led to a diabetes boom.
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Your Breath Reveals More About Your Health Than You Realize
Everyone knows that bad breath points to a problem with oral health, but your breath can be used to diagnose a host of potential health issues.
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How Do You Die From Decompression Sickness? Maldives Rescue Diver's Death Explained
Diving is a seriously dangerous activity, but not only for the reasons you may think. Decompression sickness, or "the bends," can even prove deadly.
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What Getting Up To Eat In The Middle Of The Night Could Reveal About Your Health
None of us are immune from the occasional midnight snack, but these nocturnal cravings could be your body trying to tell you something important.
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Gross Things That Happen When You Stop Brushing Your Teeth For A Week
Brushing your teeth is one of those things you have to do, and if put off for a week or longer, there are some gross things you'll have to deal with.
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Science Explains The Bizarre Medical Condition That Makes You Constantly Drunk
The world abounds with medical mysteries, one of the more intriguing of which is a disorder which makes you feel drunk without a drop of alcohol.
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Goodbye Ozempic, The FDA Approved A New GLP-1 Pill For Weight Loss
Oral GLP-1 drugs have been around for a few years, but formulations specifically for weight loss are new, and a new pill is about to hit the market.
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Fart Myths That Are Actually Based In Science
Farts are a common annoyance in everyday life, prompting the creation of plenty of myths, but some of the most disgusting are more true than you might think.
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Science Says This Age Is When We Actually Become Adults
Culturally, people are often considered an adult when they turn 18, but that's largely a social construct. Biologically, the brain reaches adulthood far later.
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You Can Absorb More Calcium From These Vegetables Than Milk (But It's Complicated)
Calcium is one of the most important nutrients you can put in your body, but there may be better ways to get in your diet other than drinking milk.
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Science Explains How Your DNA Can Predict High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is often associated with lifestyle habits, but there's a genetic aspect to it, which scientists have been trying to pin down.
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The 'Sleepy' Biden Rumor That's Actually Based In Science
During the 2024 election, Joe Biden was criticized for his low energy levels. Given that he was 78 at the time, there's a good reason for that.
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How AI Has Been Transforming Cancer Research In 2026 So Far
Cancer research has come in many forms over the years, including the use of AI. In 2026 alone, AI has come a long way as a tool for diagnosis and drug design
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The 'Placebo Effect' Is Easily Explained By Science
The placebo effect has been a documented scientific phenomenon for a long time, but scientists finally might have an explanation for how it actually works.
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Science Explains The Rare Disease That Slowly Turns Its Victims To 'Stone'
Flesh turning to stone sounds like something from fantasy, but this rare genetic disease does something similar, often doing so with fatal results.
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Kim Kardashian's 'Brain Holes' Are Actually Based In Science
In late 2025, it was revealed that Kim Kardashian was diagnosed with so-called "brain holes," which is a colloquial term for a well-known and serious condition.
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What Scientists Know About Death That You Didn't (Until Now)
Death is the great equalizer, but it's also one of science's greatest mysteries, with researchers having made some strange and fascinating discoveries about it.
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The Ozempic 'Rebound Effect' Can Be Explained By Science
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are all the rage for their weight-loss effects, but the tendency to regain lost weight after stopping treatment is real.
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Long-Term Side Effects Of Ozempic That Aren't Widely Discussed
GLP-1 drugs have exploded in popularity recently, but lost among the hype around these weight-loss drugs is discussion about long-term side effects.
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Could The Deadly Virus Outbreak That Killed Cruise Passengers Spread To Land?
There is currently a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship traveling between South America and Africa, but it's unclear how far it will spread.
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Not IQ, Not Memory: Scientists Say This Trait Could Predict Intelligence
Traditional markers of intelligence like IQ have come under fire, and instead, psychologists have looked into links between smarts and other personality traits.
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Not Diet, Not Exercise: Scientists Say This Factor Drives Longevity
It's fair to say that everyone wants to live as long as possible, but one of the best secrets to a long life might not be where you're expecting it.
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The Common Poop Habit That Increases Your Risk Of Hemorrhoids
Nobody wants to have to deal with a painful, potentially embarrassing hemorrhoid, but you could be increasing your risk with this bathroom habit.
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Eight Percent Of Your DNA Isn't Human - Here's Where It Comes From
Human DNA isn't actually entirely human. Strangely, a lot of our genetic material came from unwanted guests hitching rides in our ancestors' cells.
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Science Explains Why Fingernails On A Chalkboard Feel Unbearable
No one likes the sound of fingernails scratching along a chalkboard, and there's a good reason for that, with particularly infamous sounds faring all the worse.
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The Tropical Fruit That's Proven To Reduce Blood Pressure And Glucose
Lowering blood pressure, reducing glucose, and improving heart health are universal goals, but it turns out there's a fruit that may do all of that.
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A Serving Of This Popular Cheese Has More Protein Than An Egg
When it comes to breakfast protein, eggs are the king of the kitchen, but there's one Italian cheese that gives egg protein a run for its money.
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What It Means When Your Poop Is Green, According To Science
Everybody poops, and sometimes that poop is green, but if you want to know why your poop is green, you're in luck, because science has an answser.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Voice Is Easily Explained By Science
If you pay attention to the news, you've likely heard Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaking and wonder what the story was, well, science has an answer.
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Can Your DNA Predict High Cholesterol? Here's What Science Says
Studies have shown that certain DNA variants have been linked to specific health conditions. But whether they can act as a predictor is more complicated.
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This Surprising Fruit Snack That Could Help You Sleep Better
Sleep is one of the most important things you can do, and believe it or not, there's a sweet, delicious fruit snack that could help you get more.
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The 'Ozempic Poops' Phenomenon Is Easily Explained By Science
Many hail Ozempic and other similar medicines as miracle drugs for their ability to aid in weight loss, but those benefits may come with a cost.
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Chemistry (4)
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This Anti-Aging Peptide Is Doing More Than Just Tightening Your Skin
Peptides are all the rage, with this one apparently reducing wrinkles. However, it seems to do quite a bit more, acting on the skin and body in multiple ways.
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What It Means When Your Tap Water Suddenly Smells
Clean drinking water is so vital its importance can't be overstated, so when it smells off you notice right away, but might not know what it means.
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The Science Behind Turning Human Poop Into Usable Cooking Gas
Wood, coal, or natural gas are the usual culprits in terms of cooking fuel, but some clever chemistry makes poop into a surprisingly sustainable alternative.
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The Baby Boomer Buying Habit That's Actually Backed By Science
Priorities have changed over the years, but the environmental issues of the 1970s pushed baby boomers toward developing this green and healthy buying habit.
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Scientists Discovered Something Unusual Deep In Canada's Rocks - And It Could Change Everything
Scientists studying Canadian Shield rock from the Precambrian era found pockets of this gas, which could eventually play a part in how the world gets powered.
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The Most Eye-Opening Earth Facts Scientists Have Figured Out In 2026 So Far
Given that we live here, there's a lot we know about Earth, but there is still tons of knowledge to uncover, some of which was discovered this year.
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Not Fossils, Not Ice Cores: Scientists Say This Holds Earth's Oldest Secrets
Fossils and ice cores are fine if you want to study the past 2 billion years, but if you want to look at Earth's deep past, you need another tool.
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Scientists Have Detected A Massive Deep-Sea Creature Off The Coast Of Australia
This sea monster has been discussed since ancient times, yet it's rarely been seen by modern scientists. But it just might be living off the coast of Australia.
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Scientists Discovered Unexpected DNA Similarities Between Dogs And Humans
Everyone knows that dogs are humankind's best friend, but according to scientists, that kinship may run as deep as the genes and DNA in our cells.
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How Scientists Are Using Poop To Save An Adorable, Critically Endangered Animal From Extinction
In the quest to save the world's endangered wildlife from extinction, scientists are using not radio trackers or cloning, instead they are using poop.
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Scientists Were Wrong About The Origin Of Bed Bugs. This Study Proves Why
For a long time, we thought we understood the history of bed bugs, but recent research has completely overturned our understanding of their origins.
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The Ocean Used To Be A Different Color. Here's What Happened
Earth has famously been described as a "pale blue dot," but far in the past, the planet might have had an entirely different look with oceans of another color.
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Scientists Say This Is The Apex Predator Of The Ocean (And It's Not What You Think)
Sharks may be known for being the greatest terror of the seas, but even they can be attacked and killed. In fact, this hunter will make sharks their prey.
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The Mesmerizing 'Fire Rainbow' Phenomenon Is Easily Explained By Science
"Fire rainbows" have been lighting up the skies, as well as trending on social media. And while they look like magic, they can be explained by a little science.
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These Bizarre Blue Creatures Are Covering Beaches In California
Beaches along the west coast have been covered by delicate, blue creatures. The phenomenon isn't quite new, but the large scope and huge numbers are.
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The Difference Between Orange And Yellow Egg Yolks Is Easily Explained By Science
There are few better sources of protein than eggs, but you may have wondered why some yolk is more golden than others, well, science has an answer.
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How 'Rogue Holes' Are Reshaping What We Know Of The Ocean
The ocean is vast and mysterious, and while we're just beginning to understand rogue waves, its sister phenomenon is proving to be more mysterious.
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Scientists Finally Solved The Mystery Of The Golden Orb Discovered In Alaska's Ocean
The floor of the deep ocean is littered with mysteries, but this recently cracked mystery has had people hungry for the answer since its discovery.
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The 92-Foot Dinosaur Discovered By Accident In China
Huge dinosaur fossils hide under our noses, as was the case with this huge, newly discovered sauropod, from which scientists found over a dozen bones.
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Scientists Predict That This Upcoming Ocean Phenomenon Will Be The Worst Of Its Kind This Century
It's almost certain that El Niño is coming later this year, and we don't know how strong it will be, but some scientists think it will be historic.
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Why Your Dog Might Eat Its Own Poop, According To Science
As adorable as dogs are, sometimes they are downright disgusting, especially when they snack on their own poop, but science has an explanation.
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The Mosquito Bite Disease That Can Leave You Dead In One Day
Mosquito bites are often tied to dangerous diseases, including this particular illness, which doesn't even have any specific cure to fight it.
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What Dust In Your Home Is Doing To Your Body Right Now
Dust is ubiquitous and inescapable, but you might want to clean it up more often, because you probably don't know what's in it and what it's doing.
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The Prehistoric Insect That's Pure Nightmare Fuel
The ancient past is remembered mostly for its diversity of dinosaurs, but before dinosaurs, insects ruled the world and they were terrifying.
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This Common Beach Mistake Could Put Ocean Swimmers At Risk
Thanks to the sand and sun, people love going to the beach, but unless you take the proper precautions, you could be putting yourself in serious risk.
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This Spider Species Looks Like Bird Poop And The Reason Is Fascinating
A poopy appearance sounds unappealing, but this spider actually takes advantage of that fact, giving itself the edge of its predators and its prey.
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Offshore Wind Farms Are Doing A Lot More To The Ocean Than Scientists Expected
It's clear that offshore windfarms are good at reducing greenhouse gases, but their effect on the sea life beneath them might not be what you expect.
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Ocean Experts Reveal Why Some Beaches Are Safer Than Others
Beaches are synonymous with sun and surf. But they can also be dangerous, with wildlife, plants, and ocean currents meaning that not all beaches are made equal.
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The Difference Between Brown And White Eggs Can Easily Be Explained By Science
Brown eggs are widely thought to be more healthy than their white counterparts, but eggshell color is more closely tied to factors aside from nutritional value.
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The Ocean Mystery That Left Scientists Stumped Over Great White Shark Deaths
The ocean is a scary place and few of its denizens are more frightening than the great white shark, but there are some things even sharks fear.
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The Game-Changing Spray That Could Finally Beat Bed Bugs
You may not know it, but bed bugs are on the winning side of a 20-year counteroffensive, but we might finally have a tool to beat them for good.
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Scientists Are Puzzled At The 'Zombie Fish' Phenomenon In Lake Superior
The fish living in the deepest parts of Lake Superior are changing in strange ways, turning inexplicably gaunt, and scientists are concerned as to why.
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The Ocean Condition That Makes Shark Encounters More Likely
Shark attacks don't happen on a schedule, and scientists don't know exactly how to predict them. But this phenomenon might bring more sharks to a given area.
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The 'Raining Frog' Phenomenon Is Actually Based In Science
The idea of frogs raining from the sky might sound ridiculous, but historical sources have discussed it as the result of some spectacular weather conditions.
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What To Do If You Get Stung By A Jellyfish At The Beach
The ocean is filled with dangers, with jellyfish stings being a common threats. But not all stings are made equal, and should be dealt with accordingly.
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This Is What Shark Skin Really Feels Like
Shark skin is specially designed for a life lived on the move. Its surprisingly spiny texture has even given designers ideas to better make sportswear.
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What Actually Causes Mushrooms To Grow In Your Yard?
We've all seen the occasional mushroom bloom in our yard or the park, but they aren't plants, so how exactly to these fun guys grow and get around?
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This Prehistoric Climate Was Pure Nightmare Fuel
The Earth has been through a lot in its billions of years of existence, but few periods are quite as extreme or alien as the Carboniferous period.
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Physics Explains Why Your Fuel Economy Suddenly Plummets Above 75 MPH
If you pay attention to your car's fuel economy, you probably notice that it tends to plunge if you go to fast, and there's a good reason why.
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The Perfect Espresso Shot Does Exist, According To Science
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world, but despite its ubiquity, there is some complicated science behind crafting the perfect cup.
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Science Explains Why Train Delays Can Increase In Summer
Taking the train can be a low-cost alternative to flying or driving for your vacation, but train travel in the summer often comes with delays.
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What Scientists Have To Say About RFK Jr's Antidepressant Claims
Robert F Kennedy Jr has made the claim that certain antidepressant drugs are as dangerous as opioids like heroin, but what do the scientists say?
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Albert Einstein's School Report Card Debunks This Common Myth
It's often been said that despite Einstein's genius, he struggled as a student, but a look at his report cards from school quickly disproves this.
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The Greatest Scientific Discoveries Of 2026 So Far
2026 has quickly become a year of both scientific accomplishments and setbacks. Still, these discoveries offer fascinating possibilities to look forward to.
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The Bizarre Soviet Experiments That Attempted To Understand Psychic Powers
Psychic abilities land squarely in the realm of pseudoscience, but Soviet researchers took the idea seriously, studying telepathy, telekinesis, and more.
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This Unhealthy Habit Is Quietly Spreading Among Baby Boomers
Baby boomers practice a number of rather healthy and helpful habits, but they've also picked up this common habit that has been linked to unhealthy outcomes.
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Leaving Your Bed Unmade In The Morning Can Say A Lot About Your Personality
While the act of making your bed might seem like an insignificant one, it might actually relate to your personality, beliefs, and struggles in surprising ways.
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