Scientists And Historians Explain The Mysterious Death Myth About Eclipses
Nowadays, we know how eclipses work, but in the past, they were rather mysterious events that became associated with some especially bad omens.
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In 1969, Lightning Struck Apollo 12 Twice After Liftoff. One Obscure Switch Saved The Mission
When undertaking human spaceflight, safety is the most important issue, which is why you generally want to avoid getting struck by lightning.
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In The '90s, Scientists Launched A Probe To Saturn's Moon; What They Found Was Unexpected
Saturn has hundreds of moons, but when we sent a probe there in the 1990s, only one of them was worthy to have a lander sent to its surface.
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Biology (46)
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Scientists Explain The Reasons Behind The 'Halo Effect'
Humans are smart, but we're still vulnerable to cognitive biases, like believing that just because something looks pretty, it must be high-quality
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The Popular Detox Myth That's Been Debunked By Science
If you've cruised blogs or social media looking for health advice, you've undoubtedly come across a few detoxes, but you might want to reconsider.
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Not Thinking, Not Problem-Solving: Scientists Say This Skill Can Help Promote Good Health
Health is rather holistic, so taking care of the mind can also take care of the body, though it may come as a surprise that this skill is so consequential.
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Scientists Used 'Smart Underwear' To Count Farts. The Results Challenge A Common Assumption
Scientists have been studying farts for years, but their research into this smelly topic has been incomplete. This research, however, plans to change that.
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This American Composer's Brain Is Still Making Music Years After His Death. Here's How (And It's Not AI)
To continue creating music after death seems like an impossible task, but there's one deceased composer that's found an interesting workaround.
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Scientists Say These Ancient Teeth Can Explain Why Humans Are So Hesitant To Eat Bugs
Bugs are a surprising source of high amounts of protein, but humans are often unwilling to eat them. The reason might be found in ancient DNA samples.
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How Your Body Knows If You're About To Fart Or Poop
Neither farting nor pooping are especially glamorous, but the body needs to know how to differentiate between them, using some specific processes to do so.
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Not Weight, Not BMI: Scientists Say This Number Has A Bigger Effect On Your Health Than You Think
When it comes to health, weight and BMI get all of the attention, but there's one metric you're overlooking that has a bigger effect than you think.
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The Science Behind The Viral Gen-Z 'Sleepmaxxing' Trend
We're living in an age of online trends, and the latest one to drop promises to maximize the quality of your sleep, but what does the science say?
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The Difference Between Smelly And Odorless Farts Is Easily Explained By Science
Just because you don't know beforehand whether or not your fart will clear a room doesn't mean that science can't explain why it was so potent.
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The Common Colon Health Myth That's Been Debunked By Science
Colon health is a delicate subject, so many people rely on folk wisdom instead of medical science, meaning they probably believe this common myth.
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Farting More On An Airplane? There's A Scientific Reason You Can't Help It
If you've spent any time traveling in airplanes, you may have noticed that you're letting it rip more often, and there's a valid reason it happens.
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The Smelly Fart Myth That's Actually Backed By Science
Whoever denied it, supplied it. Whoever smelt it, dealt it. Not all fart myths are factual, but there is one flatulent trope that's mostly true.
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Not Exercise, Not Meditation: Scientists Say This Skill Is Important For Good Mental Health
When people try to improve their mental health, they tend to focus on exercise or meditation, but there be a tool that they've been overlooking.
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In The '50s, The US Military Exposed Soldiers To Nuclear Blasts And The Result Was Horrifying
In its quest to better understand the effects of nuclear weaponry, the US military conducted a lot of tests, sometimes on its own soldiers.
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Scientists May Have Found A Way To Explain Why Women Are More Susceptible To Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune diseases are when the body's immune system turns against it self, and for some reason they're much more prevalent in women than men.
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Not Hair, Not Skin: Scientists Say This Body Part Is A Quiet Indicator Of Good Health
Tracking of your health is important, and although some people look to the skin or hair to get an idea, there's one body part they might overlook.
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The US Military Secretly Tested Drugs And Nerve Agents On Thousands Of Soldiers At A Maryland Base In The '60s
The US government has a reputation for conducting some less-than-reputable experiments on civilians, but it might have been worse for its soliders.
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Scientists Say This Phenomenon Explains Why You Miss Things Right In Front Of You
Have you ever been examining something so intently that you fail to take notice of the big stuff in the world around you? There's a phrase for that.
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The Common Poop Myth That's Easily Explained By Science
In general, when you've got the urge to poop, you should always relieve yourself, but what about when you can't? Is it okay to hold in your poop?
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Not Anxiety, Not Depression: Scientists Explain Why This Gen Z Diagnosis Is On The Rise
Gen Z gets a fair amount of grief for supposedly being overly sensitive to the world, but there is one mental diagnosis that's rising in their cohort.
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Doctor Reveals The 2 Most Physically Painful Ways To Die
Death is never a particularly pleasant thing, but not all deaths are necessarily made equal, with certain, severe cases usually being considerably more painful.
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5 Common Sunscreen Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science
Wearing sunscreen is always good advice when you have to spend time outside, but you may have heard some advice about sunscreen that just isn't true.
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Science Can Explain Why Some People Never Get Hangovers And Others Do
If you're in the unlucky majority, you've woken up with a hangover at least once, but some people never seem to suffer, and that just seems unfair.
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Not The Breasts, Not The Brain: The Deadliest Cancer Lives In This Part Of The Body
Cancer is scary, and breast cancer and brain cancer are particularly frightening forms, but when it comes to lethality, one cancer has them beat.
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The Popular Sleepwalking Myth That's Been Debunked By Science
Sleepwalking isn't as uncommon as you might think, but there are still at least one misconception around it that you should probably be aware of.
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Scientists Say This Optical Illusion Could Reveal If You Have Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia can be one of the most debilitating mental illnesses, but there may be a weird way to diagnose it using a common optical illusion.
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You Should Think Twice Before Refilling Your Plastic Water Bottle
There's no question that bottled water is great for keeping you hydrated on the go, but you might want to avoid reusing that plastic bottle.
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Scientists Say This New Treatment Could Completely Eliminate HIV In Newborns
Although HIV is no longer a death sentence, it's still an incurable disease, but a new treatment on the horizon could eliminate the virus in newborns.
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Doctor Reveals 2 Dangerous Health Myths That Can Cause Extreme Pain
Generally, most people want to avoid pain if they can help it, but a prominent doctor says there are two misconceptions you need to be aware of.
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Scientists Say This Useful Skill Could Shave 13 Years Off Your Brain's Age
If you're lucky, you're getting older, but there are ways to slow down how fast your brain ages, and one of them is actually a useful skill to have.
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Vomit Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science
If you're going to partake in the human experiment, you're going to barf at some point, so you might as well be able to separate fact from fiction.
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Everyone Had It In Their Home In The '70s. Science Might Explain Why It Was So Hard To Look Away
There's no doubt that the '70s were a groovy time and when we look back at the trends of the era there are some fads that are impossible to ignore.
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Scientists Say People Who Live Past 110 Have This Unusually High Biomarker In Common
Living past the age of 110 is a rare feat, which is why scientists went and analyzed the blood of those who made it that far, and found a surprise.
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The Deadly, Drug-Resistant Fungal Infection Outbreak That's Spreading In The US
There's a new fungal infection spreading across the US and the world, and its resilience and lethality should have you more than a little worried.
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Scientists Explain The Mystery Behind Why Gen Z Is Aging Faster Than Their Parents
There are a lot of factors that go into how fast we age, and scientists think they have identified many of the factors making Gen Z age faster.
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6 Healthy Habits Of People Who Lived Past 100
Living to the ripe old age of 100 isn't something that just happens, you've got to put some work in, and there are some habits that are more helpful.
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The Eye Health Myth That's Been Debunked By Science
Our sight is probably the most relied upon of our senses, so there's a lot of advice out there for how to take care of our eyes, not all of it true.
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Scientists Reconstructed A 1.5 Million-Year-Old Face. What They Saw Complicates Evolution.
The intersection of technology and anthropology is helping us answer questions about our origins, but it's also giving us some new ones as well.
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Scientists Say Drinking This Juice Can Lower Your Blood Pressure
Managing your blood pressure is something that's important for everyone, and there may be a simple juice you can drink to help keep it under control.
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Long-Term Side Effects Of Caffeine That Aren't Often Discussed
Millions of people in the US regularly consume caffeine in some form or another, but most of them are likely unaware of its long-term effects.
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Scientists Say This Is Why Children Pick Up New Languages Faster Than Adults
Many people have noted the phenomenon of children picking up second languages faster than adults, and scientists have a few theories why that is.
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In 1967, Lab Workers Handling Imported Monkeys Started Falling Ill; Scientists Found A Deadly New Virus
In 1967 a few labs in Europe started using a new monkey for vaccine production, but this monkey was carrying a virus that ended up killing 7 people.
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Morning Sickness Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science
Morning sickness is a depressingly common symptom of pregnancy, thus it's not surprising that there are a lot of false beliefs surrounding it.
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Scientists Say This Ancient Protein Could Be A Powerful Weapon In The Fight Against Cancer
There's a lot of genetic code inside of us that's been around for a while, like this cancer-fighting protein that we're just beginning to understand.
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Scientists Explained The Mystery Behind Why Music Gets Stuck In Your Head
Everyone knows just how annoying an earworm can be, but they're only like that because of the ways in which our brain has learned to interact with music.
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Chemistry (3)
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'Living Plastic' Seemed Impossible, Until It Actually Worked
Plastics are everywhere in the modern world, and they're notoriously bad for the environment, but a new plastic could be easier to break down.
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The Disgusting Mistake You're Making When Washing Fruit
If you're eating healthy, you're probably frequently buying fruits and vegetables, but you could be making a simple mistake when washing them.
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You Should Think Twice Before Using A Plastic Cutting Board To Chop Food
There's no doubt that the plastic cutting boards are more convenient than their wooden counterparts, but that convenience comes at a cost.
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Geology (1)
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Scientists Drilled The Deepest Hole Ever. They Didn't Expect What Happened Next
Humans drill lots of holes in the ground, but things took an unexpected turn when Soviet scientists went deeper than had ever been drilled before.
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Nature (10)
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Penguin Poop Has An Unexpected Effect On Antarctica's Skies
Antarctica is practically defined by the amount of snow and ice it has, but the amount of penguin poop it has turns out to be important as well.
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Alaska's Strangest Animal Lives Inside Glaciers And Melts At Just 40 Degrees
Alaskan glaciers are home to more life than they might appear, including this obscure species that's both incredibly hardy and rather fragile
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Scientists Dug Up 66 Million-Year-Old Fossilized Dinosaur Poop And Found Something They Never Expected
When you're a fossil hunter, an ancient piece of poo is a good find; but not all poo is created equal, and this coprolite in Montana had a surprise.
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California's Strangest Animal Has Up To 27,000 Teeth And Numbing Slime
California is the primary home of multiple species of this odd and uniquely colorful little animal, whose slime is more of a deterrent than its bite.
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The Difference Between Red And Green Grapes Is Easily Explained By Science
Grapes are one of the tastiest healthy snacks out there, but have you ever wondered what separates the red from the green? Science has the answer.
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What's At The Deepest Point In Lake Superior?
Lake Superior ranks among the largest in the world, so its deepest point isn't especially lively, though it does house some interesting species.
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This Naturalist's Troubling 21st-Century Predictions About The Earth Should Make You Pause
Humans have done quite a number on the earth, and this famous naturalist predicted that climate change could bring about the end sooner than you might think.
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How The US Military Trained Pigeons To Guide Missiles In World War II
World War II was a period of massive technological advancement, but some of the 'innovations' were just plain zany, like pigeon-guided munitions.
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What Scientists Know About Spinosaurus Has Changed Dramatically Since The 1900s
The beauty of science is that we can change how we see the world based on new information, which is how our view of Spinosaurus has changed.
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The US Military Is Wreaking Havoc On Coral Reefs In The Pacific - And Building Artificial Ones Closer To Home
The US military usually does its destroying with bombs and bullets, but there's a more mundane reason it's killing reefs around its Pacific bases.
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Physics (1)
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In The '60s, The US Military Tried To Bury Nukes Underground. They Didn't Expect What Happened Next.
There are many hidden secrets from the Cold War, including this strange camp, though recent global changes might soon threaten its hiding place.
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Four Scientists Sealed Themselves In A Mars Simulation In 2018, Then Something Went Very Wrong
Traveling to another world is one of humanity's big goals, so we need to practice for it, but one 2018 experiment ended abruptly in a bad way.
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Technology (2)
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In The '50s, The US Military Had Scientists Build A Flying Saucer. They Didn't Expect What Happened Next
Most people think flying saucers and UFOs are played out conspiracy theories, but the US built one, it just didn't do what they thought it would.
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Scientists Scanned ChatGPT Users' Brains In A Groundbreaking Study. The Results Are Horrifying
The debates over AI are endless, but scientists have found that large language models actually affect how we think, even after we stop using the tech.
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