The 16 Coolest Images From NASA's James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope allows astronomers to see into the far reaches of the universe, but it's also provided some of the most stunning views of space.
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NASA Crashed A Spacecraft Into An Asteroid. Scientists Didn't Expect What Happened Next
Sometimes you do a thing just to see what happens afterwards, such is the case of NASA's DART mission which launched a spacecraft into an asteroid.
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Biology (22)
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Not The Head, Not The Chest: Doctors Say You Should Never Ignore Pain In This Body Part
Feeling pain in your head or your chest can be a scary sensation, but there's another part of your body you need to pay attention to as well.
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The Common Nosebleed Myth That's Been Debunked By Science
When you get a nosebleed, there's a common way you might try to alleviate it, but in reality, there's a far safer way to deal with such a situation.
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Scientists Discovered A New Organ Hiding In This Body Part
As a discipline, science is always moving forward and discovering new things, like the potential new organ that might be lurking in our bodies.
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You Should Think Twice Before Washing Your Bagged Lettuce
Among all the worry over contaminated lettuce causing violent diarrhea, some people are even washing their bagged lettuce, which might be a bad idea.
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Ancient Roman Poop Gave Archaeologists Physical Evidence Of Something They Didn't Expect
When studying ancient cultures like the Roman Empire, there's a lot we already know, but then again, there's always more to uncover as well.
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Scientists Are Disputing This 'WEIRD' Optical Illusion Theory From The '60s
Back in the 1960s, scientists found an illusion that only seemed to work on affluent westerners, but new research is calling that into question.
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The Common Muscle Recovery Myth That's Still Debated By Scientists
If you've spent any time browsing exercise social media, you've come across some big claims about muscle recovery, some of which are debatable.
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Scientists Explain The Mystery Behind The Brain's Spontaneous 'Aha!' Moments
There's a feeling you get when learning where knowledge seems to rush into you all at once and you just 'get it,' and science has an explanation.
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The Common Nosebleed Myth That's Been Debunked By Science
Nosebleeds are annoying, and a little frightening, but you may have heard a myth about the potential origin of nosebleeds that just isn't true.
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Scientists Analyzed 2,000-Year-Old Human Poop. It Was Hiding More Than Ancient Waste
Ancient samples of human waste isn't just gross; it actually says a lot about humanity's past. But it might also play a part in humanity's future.
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In The '60s, The US Military Sent Divers 610 Feet Underwater. Then Something Went Very Wrong
In the 1960s, the US Navy was experimenting with deep-water habitats, the body to its limits, but a tragic accident in 1969 shut the project down.
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Why Experts Compare The Drug Used In Christa Pike's Failed Execution To Drowning
The death penalty is a controversial subject which many consider to be a cruel and unusual punishment, especially since it simulates drowning.
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The Common Snoring Myth Doctors Want You To Stop Believing
For many, snoring is a sometimes thing that doesn't carry any significance, keep that in mind if you hear that snoring always implies something more.
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Scientists Say This Common Home Appliance Could Quietly Boost Brain Power By 12% In Adults Over 40
Keeping your body running smoothly after 40 is a full-time job, so when you find a simple appliance that helps your brain you want to know more.
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Scientists Say Biology Textbooks Have Been Getting This Body Part Wrong For Over A Century
There's a lot we know about the human body and what it's constituent parts look like, despite that, there's still a lot we continue to discover.
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Not Skin, Not Hair: Scientists Say This Body Part Is A Subtle Indicator Of Good Health
Even though our bodies are doing most of the work under the skin, your hair and skin can tell you a lot about your health, as can this body part.
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In The '60s, A Psychologist Experimented On 22 Harvard Students, And The Consequences May Have Been Disastrous
Psychological studies of the 1960s were on a different level, including one Harvard study that may have played a hand in something horrific.
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The Disgusting Fart Myth That's Been Debunked By Science
Given that farts are taboo almost everywhere, they leave a lot of room for myths to spring up, but not all of these beliefs are backed by science.
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Not Weight, Not BMI: Scientists Say This Simple Test May Help Predict Longevity
Though there are a number of tests to quantify health, this particular one is actually rather holistic, making it a decent measure of longevity.
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You'll Only Find These Organs On The Left Side Of Your Body
When it comes to external human anatomy, there's nothing you'll find on one side that's not on the other, but inside it's a different story.
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The Common Daily Habit That Could Be Making You Fart More
If you've been surprisingly gassy, this habit might be to blame, introducing more air and specific chemicals to your system than it's typically used to.
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Scientists Had 6,400 People Track 360,000 Farts. One Time Of Day Stood Out
Across thousands of farters and hundreds of thousands of farts, scientists discovered that one time of day was gassier than the rest: the brown hour.
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Chemistry (3)
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In The '60s, The US Military Buried Toxic Waste At A Maryland Fort. They're Still Cleaning It Up
The toxic waste left over from various tests and experiments was dumped at this fort, possibly leading to detrimental long-term effects on people in the area.
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You Should Think Twice Before Pouring Hydrogen Peroxide On Open Wounds
If you're old enough, you remember the aggressive bubbling of hydrogen peroxide as it "cleaned" your cuts, but there's a better way to clean wounds.
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You Should Think Twice Before Flushing Your Old Medication Down The Drain
The easiest way to get rid of old meds is to flush them down the toilet, but despite the ease of this method, it's definitely not recommended.
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Nature (9)
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Scientists Warn Earth's Waters Are Quietly Losing Something Critical
Our oceans, lakes, and rivers are home to billions of lifeforms that all have a common need, and our water is losing this vital natural resource.
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A Newly Discovered 'Fire Amoeba' Just Broke The Heat Record For Complex Life
Life always seems to find a way, even in the most inhospitable of environments, such is the case for one newly discovered species of amoeba.
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Scientists Remapped The Deepest Point On Earth. Their Answer Came With A Catch
The depths of the Earth are more mysterious than outer space, and scientists are still exploring them, though this study proved there's still far more to learn.
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Scientists Put 3 Dead Alligators 6,600 Feet Deep. They Didn't Expect What Happened Next
Our idea of the deep ocean is that it's a mostly empty. To test that idea, researchers sent dead alligators to the sea floor to see what showed up.
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Scientists Looked More Than 1,800 Feet Underground And Found A Hidden World Of Life
Life thrives in the open air and water where it has access to sunshine and a bounty of nutrients, but it also thrives where you wouldn't expect.
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Scientists Are Ringing Alarms Bells For A Guaranteed 'Super El Nino'
Super El Niño is coming and there's nothing you can do to stop it! Big weather changes are coming and some scientists are sounding the alarm.
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In The '40s, Scientists Dropped Dry Ice Into A Hurricane. They Didn't Expect What Happened Next.
There was a time when scientists tried to control hurricanes, and one of the first attempts got out of hand.
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Scientists Just Discovered The First New Cat Species In Over 100 Years
When it comes to cats, looks can be deceiving, as was the case with this little feline, which flew under the radar for years before its species was identified.
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Scientists In The '60s Thought This Coral Reef Was Dead, But Underwater Drone Footage Told A Different Story
The work of science is never finished. Scientists thought a reef discovered in the '60s was dead, but when they took a closer look, they found lots of life.
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Physics (1)
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Physics Has A Cool Rule About Sound. Once You Know It, You'll Hear It Everywhere
There's a specific little quirk to how we often mimic sound, as we typically account for this rule, which is actually relevant to multiple scientific fields.
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Science (2)
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Archeologists Finally Disproved This Popular Myth About Ancient Roman Roads
Given its elevated place in antiquity, it's no wonder that there are so many myths and legends about the Roman Empire, but not all of them are true.
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Science Vs. Religion: Here's What Scientists Have Said About The Existence Of God
Few conflicts are as seemingly untenable as that between science and religion, but what many scientists have said about God may surprise you.
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Technology (1)
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Floating Solar Panels Are Doing More To The Environment Than You Think
Solar power has its share of pros and cons, and floating them in the water solves certain problems, though they're also changing their surrounding ecosystems.
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