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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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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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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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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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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