The Mesmerizing Full Moon Phenomenon You Can Experience In August
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Biology (10)
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This Bizarre Phenomenon Explains Why You Suddenly See The Same Thing Everywhere
Have you ever learned a new word only to start hearing that word used everywhere? Science has a name for this, and it's more common than you think.
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Drinking Sports Drinks Every Day Could Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Health
Sports drinks are marketed as healthy beverages, but in reality, they aren't much better for you than the sugary drinks that are so often vilified.
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Scientists Reconstructed A 3.7 Million-Year-Old Face. What They Saw Raises A Big Question
The face of an ancient human fossil has only ever been known for its crushed visage -- until now. But reconstruction efforts only raised new questions.
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The Eating Habit That Could Increase Your Early Death Risk
Many people don't give a lot of thought to what they're putting in their bodies, but some food choices could be leading to a risk of an early death.
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Not Bedbugs, Not Dust Mites: This Is Actually The Grossest Thing About Your Mattress
Your mattress is home to many unpleasant residents, many of which are actually attracted to what you're likely leaving behind in your bed every night.
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The Body Part That Explains Why Humans Get Ear Infections
Ear infections are a miserable experience for everyone involved, but their source begins in one body part that you probably haven't heard of.
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You Should Think Twice Before Popping Your Pimples
Everybody gets pimples from time to time, and it can be hard to resist the urge to pop them, but you might want to think again before you squeeze.
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Not Skin, Not Hair: Scientists Say This Body Part Is A Great Indicator Of Health
Monitoring the health and quality of your skin and hair is a good way to keep track of your overall health, but there are other indicators as well.
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Scientists Say There May Be A Link Between High BMI And Extreme Weather
Climate change is an unstoppable force of nature at this point, and worse, it might be contributing to making you fat, unfit, and unhealthy.
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The Concerning Poop Myth Health Experts Want You To Stop Believing
Poop isn't something talked about in polite company, which is why there are so many poop myths, but not everything you hear is necessarily true.
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Chemistry (3)
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Scientists Finally Solved The Mystery Behind Why Your Molecules Are Right- Or Left-Handed
One of the mysteries of chemistry is why nature favors the left- or right-handedness of certain molecules, but we may have found some answers.
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Scientists Found 2 New Ways To Break Down PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' In Water
The fact that PFAS stick around forever means they're accumulating in the environment, but we may have found some ways to remove them from our water.
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This Two-Ingredient Cake Is A Science Experiment In Disguise
Baking is a great way to get delicious desserts, but it can also be tedious, that's why you should try making a two-ingredient cake instead.
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Nature (8)
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The Science Behind America's Cleanest Lake
The United States has more than 100,000 lakes, so figuring out which one of them is the cleanest takes more than guesswork; you need science.
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The Deepest Part Of The Ocean That Isn't The Mariana Trench
The Mariana Trench is the deepest part of the ocean, but another part of the world has a different trench that's home to its own unique ecosystem.
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This Creepy Animal Occupation Is Even Riskier Than You Think
Working with dangerous animals comes with a fair share of risk, but in the case of this rare occupation, that risk is well worth it, helping to save lives.
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Scientists Say This Annoying Reflex Could Be An Evolutionary Leftover From Our Aquatic Ancestors
There's nothing you can do to control your reflexes, even the annoying ones, but scientists believe that there's an evolutionary reason for them.
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Why Death By A Saw-Scaled Viper Is One Of The Worst Ways To Die
There are lots of unpleasant ways to die out there, but the saw-scaled viper packs a bite that could kill you in a particularly gruesome way.
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The Excruciating Science Behind Stingray Venom And Why It's So Painful
Even though wading through the surf is usually a serene experience, there could be a stingray lurking in the sand waiting to give you a dose of hurt.
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Noise Has An Unexpected Effect On A Spider Web
Each of us is a product of our environments, including spiders which modify how they construct their webs to compensate for their sonic environment.
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The Difference Between Edible Mold And Harmful Mold, Explained By Science
Finding fuzzy spots of mold on your food usually means it's unsafe to eat, but not all mold is made equal, and not all molds are actually bad for you.
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Physics (1)
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In The '60s, The US Military Detonated A Nuke In Outer Space. They Didn't Expect What Happened Next.
During the Cold War, the U.S. military wanted to demonstrate their power, but sending a nuclear weapon into space had major long-term effects.
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Science (1)
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Everyone Had It In Their Home In The '70s. Science Explains Why It Made Rooms Feel Warmer
Design trends come and go, but this particular one might have actually affected peoples' psyches, bringing humans back to their roots, so to speak.
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