This Dark Energy Mapping Technology Is More Impressive Than Scientists Expected
This dark energy project was meant to map just a portion of the skies over a five-year period, but it performed even better and faster than expected.
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Science Fiction Vs. Science Fact: Alien Life Might Be Just As Strange As Project Hail Mary Makes It Out To Be
"Project Hail Mary" really pushes the limit when it comes to non-humanoid aliens. But researchers posit that real aliens could be even stranger than that.
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Not Mars, Not Europa: Scientists Say This Moon Could Be The Best Place To Find Life
We have been systematically searching for life in the cosmos for decades, and even though Mars and Europa are prime candidates, there are others.
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Mystery Or Myth: How Will The Universe Really End – With A Crunch, A Rip, Or Eternal Silence?
Scientists were surprised to find that dark energy causes the universe is to expand, which has begged questions of whether that will continue, and to what end.
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NASA's 'Lost Asteroid' Didn't Hit Earth In 2024 - But What If It Did?
NASA lost track of an asteroid back in 2007, and in 2024, that same asteroid could have hit Earth. It passed by harmlessly, but what if it hadn't?
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Science Fiction Vs. Science Fact: The Potential Of Starfield's Helium-3 As A Resource
Bethesda's "Starfield" paints a picture of space that's heavy on mining – and which might be surprisingly accurate, at least where energy sources are involved.
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Not Earth, Not Venus: This Planet Has The Biggest Volcano In The Solar System
Volcanoes are one of the most impressive geological features around, but the biggest of them all isn't here on Earth, but it's not too far away.
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What The Blue Origin Rocket Explosion Could Mean For NASA's Moon Base Plans
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket erupted in a massive explosion, but will the damage it wrought on the launchpad impact our return to the moon?
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Biology (33)
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Long-Term Side Effects Of Aspirin Use That Aren't Widely Discussed
Among all the over-the-counter medicines out there, few are better known than aspirin, but taking this medicine too often can come at a cost.
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The Organs You Can Donate While You're Still Alive
Organ donations save thousands of lives every year, but you don't have to be dead to donate, some organs you can give while you're still alive.
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The Rare 'Glass Bone' Disease That's Easily Explained By Science
Glass bone disease is more than just a plot device in a movie, it's a real but very rare disorder that affects tens of thousands of Americans.
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Drinking Alcohol Has A Disturbing Long-Term Effect On Your Brain Health
Alcohol is one of the most popular recreational drugs globally, but its long-term use can have some particularly unhealthy effects on your brain.
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The Full Moon Sleep Myth Is Actually Based In Science
The full moon has a prominent place in myths and legends, including the belief that it can affect sleep — which is true, albeit not for any mystical reasons.
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Why Plague Doctors Wore Those Creepy Long-Beaked Masks
The long-beaked masks of plague doctors are associated with death, but really, they helped keep physicians safe. And they might have smelled surprisingly nice.
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Common Tattoo Myths That Have Been Dispelled By Science
It's commonly said that tattoos can put you at higher risk for certain diseases or interfere with medical procedures, but, in general, tattoos aren't so risky.
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Not Weight, Not BMI: Scientists Say This Body Ratio Is A Great Indicator Of Health
There are a few different ways to look at physical health, but this particular ratio might actually be a good indicator of risk for certain diseases.
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Science Says This Is How Long Your DNA Will Last After You Die
Even though death is the end of life, there are bits of you that will continue to persist after you're gone, including your DNA, but for how long?
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The 10-Second Brain Hack Scientists Want You To Try
Sometimes, stress or excitement can affect decision making, and not always positively. Fortunately, this brain hack can help you potentially combat that.
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The 'Brain Rot' Phenomenon Is Easily Explained By Science
Most people understand at some level that brain rot isn't exactly good for their brains, but science can tell us exactly why it's mostly bad news.
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Long-Term Side Effects Of Tylenol That Aren't Often Discussed
Tylenol is one of the most widely taken over-the-counter medications in the world, but you may not be aware of what it's actually doing to your body.
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This Common Beverage Is Quietly Improving Your Bone Health (And It's Not Milk)
Milk is usually considered the gold standard when it comes to beverages for bone health, but it may have some competition from this common beverage.
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The 'Doorway Effect' Phenomenon Can Explain Why You Walk Into A Room And Immediately Forget Why
Walking into a room and forgetting why you've done so is a rather common experience, and there's a surprising amount of psychology to explain why that happens.
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Scientists Are Baffled By A Rare Disorder That Makes The World Look Cartoonish
There are many unique disorders out there, some even affect your perception of reality, but one rare disorder has scientists scratching their heads.
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The Surprising Way Egg Yolks Can Support Eye Health
Egg yolks have gotten a bad rap for a long time, but they're actually high in nutrients that can keep your eyes healthy and safe from these conditions.
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The Baby Boomer Habits Linked To Poor Cognitive Health
Baby boomers have been exhibiting a number of concerning cognitive issues, and that likely stems from large trends started in the mid-20th century.
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The 'Popcorn Brain' Phenomenon Is Easily Explained By Science
The constant state of distraction is also known as "popcorn brain," and it's becoming more prevalent nowadays. That's no coincidence, and science explains why.
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Long-Term Side Effects Of Aleve That Aren't Widely Discussed
Aleve, or naproxen, is a common NSAID used for pain relief, but constant usage can cause some nasty side effects in various parts of the body.
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Mystery Or Myth: Are People Really Left-Brained Or Right-Brained?
People are thought to be left- or right-brained, depending on their personality. While that assumption is based on some history, the reality is more complex.
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The 'Second Wind' Phenomenon Is Easily Explained By Science
You might have noticed that you experience a sudden burst of energy late in the day — a convenient rush that also happens to be perfectly natural.
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Screen Time Is Doing A Lot More To Gen Alpha's Brains Than Scientists Expected
Screens have changed our world, but they're inherently changing us, too. Nowhere is that clearer than in the psychology of the younger generations.
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Long-Term Side Effects Of Adderall That Aren't Widely Discussed
Adderall is known as a medication for ADHD, but some studies have shown that it can have various long-term effects on your mental and physical well-being.
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Your Body Odor Reveals More About Your Health Than You Realize
Body odor is a normal thing, but it's also a surprising indicator of your well-being, whether short-term stress or serious, long-term health conditions.
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Long Term Side Effects Of Blue Light That Aren't Widely Discussed
With the overwhelming prevalence of screens, blue light is everywhere, all the time. Unfortunately, that's not a good thing, directly affecting the body.
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Gross Things That Happen If You Don't Poop For A Week
Pooping is pretty gross, but it turns out not pooping is actually even more gross, as denying your body's natural processes can cause quite a few problems.
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The Difference Between Morning People And Night Owls Is Easily Explained By Science
Some people get up early and some people like to stay up late, and there can be a biological difference between the two which science can explain.
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The Long-Term Prozac Side Effects Many People Don't Expect
Prozac is a commonly used SSRI often used to treat depression and other mental health conditions, but it does come with potential side effects in the long term.
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Long-Term Side Effects Of Gabapentin That Aren't Widely Discussed
Gabapentin, or Neurontin, is a widely prescribed drug used for its effects on the nervous system, though it can possibly cause some rare side effects.
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Scientists Think This Enzyme Could Dramatically Enhance Ozempic's Results
Ozempic is famous for its uses in weight loss, but it's not perfect by any means. In fact, it can be slightly altered and made even more effective.
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Science Explains The Rare Urine Disease That Turns Your Pee To 'Syrup'
Your urine can tell you a lot about your health, but if your pee smells like maple syrup, you might want to get that checked out with your doctor.
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Science Explains Why Ozempic Can Make You Constipated
Ozempic has become among the best known of GLP-1s, but it does come with some strange side effects, including constipation. Here's the reason why.
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The 'Caffeine Nap' Phenomenon Is Easily Explained By Science
Coffee and naps are great ways to get back some energy, and combining them gives you a "caffeine nap." Here's the science behind how they work.
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Chemistry (3)
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Why Washing Berries With Vinegar Works Better Than Water
If you're going to be eating fresh fruits, you need to be washing them, but even though water kind of works, you should be soaking them in vinegar.
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To Visualize What Drano Does To Human Hair, Here's The Process Under Heavy Magnification
Drano unclogs pipes due to the caustic nature of its ingredients. The high-pH liquid dissolves human hair, and up close, the process is fascinating.
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The Hidden Danger Lurking Inside Popular NeeDoh Toys
Squishy NeeDoh products are much loved toys, but they come with a hidden danger. Exposing the toys to the wrong conditions can even land you in the hospital.
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Geology (3)
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Scientists Believe The World's Oldest River Predates Dinosaurs By 170 Million Years
Figuring out which of the world's thousands of rivers is the oldest is no simple task, but the top contender is about as old as fish or plants.
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Coal Mining Is Doing A Lot More Damage To The Environment Than Just Causing Pollution
Coal mining operations clearly cause heavy pollution, but they're far more disruptive than that, harming wildlife and ecosystems that they touch.
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'It's A Ticking Time Bomb': The Science Behind South Dakota's Proposed Uranium Mines (And Possible Pollution)
Uranium is an vital part of nuclear power, but extracting it often comes at a high cost to the environment, which may be the case in South Dakota.
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Nature (26)
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Why Death By A Poison Dart Frog Is One Of The Worst Ways To Die
The South American rainforests are full of beautiful and deadly animals, among which are the poison dart frogs which more than live up to their name.
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Scientists Found A 23 Million-Year-Old Species In Canada In The '80s – Now It's Rewriting History
Deep in the Canadian wilds, far above the Arctic Circle, a scientist found fossilized bones that shouldn't be there and changed our understanding.
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Quicksand Isn't As Dangerous As You Think - But Scientists Discovered A Version That Is
TV and movies have made us think that quicksand is a deadly mixture of sand and water that will swallow you whole. That's not true — at least most of the time.
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This Prehistoric Apex Predator Known As The 'T. Rex Of The Ocean' Was Pure Nightmare Fuel
The T. rex is usually thought of as a land-based monster, but the term can actually refer to an equally dangerous beast that stalked the oceans.
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The Difference Between White And Brown Rice Is Easily Explained By Science
When it comes to varieties of rice, most people tend to think of just white and brown, but what are the differences between these rice varieties?
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One Of The Ocean's Deadliest Apex Predators Lurks And Hunts In The Shallows
If you go to the beach you may comfort yourself with the thought that nothing dangerous is in the shallow waters, but you may need to reassess that.
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These Antarctic Animals Are Considered Endangered As Of 2026 – Here's When They Could Go Extinct
With climate change melting ice and altering Earth's oceans, these Antarctic species are losing their ways of life, and very soon, they might be gone forever.
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Algae Blooms In Lakes Are Doing A Lot More To Your Health Than You Think
Going to the lake to cool off is an integral part of summer, but getting into the water with an algal bloom is more dangerous than you might think.
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Why Portugal Had To Move 2 Millions Tons Of Sand To Save Their Tourist Hotspot
For many countries, tourism is a vital industry propping up their prosperity, so when Portugal's tourism was under threat, they took drastic action.
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Why Being A Marine Biologist Is Even Riskier Than You Thought
Many nature lovers dream of one day becoming a marine biologist, but the job is more than just sun, sand, and scuba diving, there's danger, too.
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Why Historians Say This Was The Worst Year To Be Alive
Recent years have been rough, but this one year might have been worse, starting with a natural disaster that led to months of darkness and economic fallout.
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Science Can Explain Why Certain Eggs Are More Nutritious Than Others
There are some things that all eggs have in common (they're high in protein), but not all have the same nutrition, and science can tell you why.
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A Study Revealed This Apex Predator Can Swim Much Further Than Scientists Expected
For years it was believed that the ocean's top apex predator wasn't keen on traveling long distances, but recent research reveals the truth.
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Scientists Found Something Unexpected Hidden Inside Squirrel Poop In Canada
Squirrel poop might not seem all that interesting, but to scientists, it can actually be an invaluable snapshot of another time and world from long ago.
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The Fastest Bird In The World Is One Of The Apex Predators Of The Sky
Our skies are filled with awesome predatory birds, from the enormous harpy eagle to the silent owls, but one raptor is faster than all of them.
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What It Means When An Egg Has Double Yolks
If you regularly include eggs as part of your diet, you may have come across an egg with two yolks in it at some point, so how does this happen?
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Scientists' Crucial Ocean Equipment Is Getting Dismantled, Threatening Climate Research
For the past decade a vital array of oceanic sensors have been monitoring global climate data, but the government is currently dismantling them.
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Why Death By A Cigarette Snail Is One Of The Worst Ways To Die
The natural world is replete with gruesome ways for us to die, but among the many, death by cigarette snail surely sits near the top of the list.
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Offshore Oil Drilling Is Doing A Lot More To The Ocean Than Just Polluting The Water
Oil drilling is already controversial for the pollution it causes, but it's also an intrusive activity for other reasons, hugely affecting local marine life.
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The Difference Between Blue And Brown Eggs Can Easily Be Explained By Science
While brown and white eggs are pretty common, blue ones seem quite novel. Natural pigments are to blame for the difference, but there may be more at play.
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That Stringy, White Goo On Egg Yolks Is Easily Explained By Science
Eggs are a common part of many breakfasts, but sometimes there's a gooey white bit stuck to the yolk. What is that anyway? Science has the answer.
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The Difference Between Red And White Potatoes Is Easily Explained By Science
Potatoes come in all shapes and sizes, and also a variety of colors. But what's the story behind all those varied colors? Science has the answer.
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The Difference Between White And Dark Meat Chicken Is Easily Explained By Science
Different colored chicken meats are often thought to be associated with varying nutritional benefits, but that's not actually the only difference.
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A Bed Bug's Feeding Habits Are Pure Nightmare Fuel
It's popularly said that bed bugs bite, but the feeding that they do in the process isn't exactly pleasant. Nor are their overall eating habits.
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The Largest Seed In The World Looks Just Like A Human Butt
Plants are capable of some incredible diversity, but one island plant has settled on making a seed that's just as suggestive as it is large.
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The Difference Between Thick And Thin Eggshells Is Easily Explained By Science
Just as eggs can come in many colors, their shells can be varying thicknesses, and the reason for this difference has a very simple explanation.
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Physics (4)
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To Visualize Devastating Midwest Tornadoes, Watch This Drone Fly Directly Into One
In an effort to better understand them, scientists have been trying to peer inside tornadoes for decades, now we're getting closer than ever.
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Everyone Used It In The '80s. Science Explains Why It Grabbed Your Attention
The 1980s were full of bright colors that could instantly grab and hold your attention, and science has the answer as to why they captivated you.
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The One Problem With Air Travel Scientists Still Can't Figure Out
Air travel is a question of physics, but aerodynamic processes can still get messy. In fact, this very common problem is surprisingly hard to fully understand.
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The Kids Who Built Nuclear Reactors At Home
Nuclear science isn't an easy thing, particularly building a working reactor, but there are a small handful of adolescents who have pulled it off.
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What Scientists Know About Deja Vu That You Didn't (Until Now)
Deja vu, or the feeling that a novel experience is something that has already happened to you, isn't uncommon, and science has some thoughts on it.
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The Overlooked Science Career That's Still In Surprisingly High Demand
Some science careers seem like they would have a rocky time providing jobs, but that's not the case here, which is surprisingly relevant to current issues.
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Storm-Chasing Is A Risky Job, But Not For The Reason You Think
Chasing storms is obviously dangerous, and it has led to a number of fatalities. However, the main danger of the job isn't actually the storm, but the travel.
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The Creepy, Unsettling Nature Of Liminal Spaces Is Easily Explained By Science
There are places and times that feel unsettlingly between one moment and the next, these liminal spaces can be off-putting and science can explain why.
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Not Diet, Not Exercise: Scientists Say This Activity Boosts Long-Term Mental Health
There are a number of ways to keep up your mental health, but just a bit of reflection makes this particular activity among the most helpful.
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The Difference Between Hantavirus And COVID-19 Can Easily Be Explained By Science
The Hantavirus outbreak has brought with it eerie reminders of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, the two are very different in many notable ways.
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Scientists Have Discovered A New Therapy For Depression That Can Rewire Your Brain
Thoughts are incredibly powerful things, and they could actually be at the core of a new way to help treat depression, though it's not quite a perfect solution.
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