Why Physicists Have A Big Problem With Star Trek's Phasers
The idea behind Star Trek's phasers is mostly fiction, and modern science can't replicate everything a phaser can do, but some technology comes close.
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Here's Why Scientists Use Mice To Do Experiments
Many medical advancements have come at the cost of rodent lives, and that's largely due to some rather surprising similarities between mice and humans.
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Pretty Plants That Can Also Help Purify The Air In Your Home
Plants can be beautiful decorations, but these are practical, too, acting as natural filters that pull volatile organic compounds from the air in your home.
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The 11 Most Indestructible Organisms Of All Time
The animal kingdom is a dangerous place, but certain species are more than up to the challenge, constantly evading death (or causing it) wherever they go.
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An Unexpected Home Appliance Could Help Lower Blood Pressure
When people think about ways to reduce their blood pressure, medicine and exercise are the first things to come to mind, not a home appliance.
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The Invasive Plant That's Destroying Indiana's Ecosystems
Ornamental plants are all well and good, at least until that pretty Asian vine decides to choke the life out of the trees in your state parks.
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The Blood Pressure Medication That Could Increase People's Lifespans
Some medications have surprising and unexpected positive benefits, and this blood pressure medication is one such example, extending the lifespans of mice.
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A New Island Just Emerged In Alaska. What Caused It?
Scientists have had their eye on an Alaskan lake, watching an island suddenly emerge, largely as the strange result of the world's changing climate.
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Why You Should Pet Your Dog Before Leaving Them Alone, According To Science
Some sources say that it's best not to pet your dog before heading out, but science says otherwise. A gentle pat can actually do a lot for your dog's mood.
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What Wearing Black Might Say About Your Personality, According To Psychology
When it comes to the color black in fashion, goth culture or the "little black dress" might come to mind, and color psychology has some explanations as to why.
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11 Animal Species That Eat Their Own Young
The animal kingdom can be rather unforgiving, but even the cutest animals have strange reasons to do some pretty gruesome things, including eating their young.
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Scientists Could Change The Way Refrigerators Work Forever
Refrigerators have evolved a lot since the days of hauling around ice, and they might evolve again through the creative use of chemistry and thermodynamics.
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The Unexpected Reasons Scientists Are Making Mushroom Computers
More advanced computers are at the top of many a wish list, and mushrooms, with their uniquely brain-like structures, just might hold the key.
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Three Ways To Melt A Rock
For as unforgiving as rocks seem, they can be turned to a liquid, probably better known as magma, and there are a few unique processes to make that happen.
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This Popular Vitamin Might Slow Down Aging
Thought science can't yet reverse aging, there are some techniques, like taking this vitamin, that might slow it down, acting directly on genetic material.
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Where Will The International Space Station Go When It's Deorbited In 2030?
Nothing lasts forever, and the ISS is no exception. Despite all it has helped humanity accomplish, its final resting place will be in the middle of nowhere.
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The Unexpected Reason Daddy Long Leg 'Spiders' Only Walk On Three Pairs Of Legs
Daddy long legs might not be what you think. They're quite unlike their arachnid cousins, the spiders, and they only use six of their nimble legs to walk.
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10 Organs That Are Most Likely To Develop Cancer
Cancer causes of hundreds of thousands of deaths per year in the U.S. alone, but not all cancers are alike, and some organs are more susceptible than others.
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12 Signs Someone Might Be Secretly Attracted To You, According To Psychology
Fleeting glances and lingering touches could seem accidental, but are they actually a sign of something more? Psychology says that, sometimes, they could be.
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The 'Old Book Smell' Phenomenon Is Easily Explained By Science
Plenty of people find the smell of old books to be comforting, but the source of that scent might come as a surprise, seeing as dying plants are the culprit.
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Here's Why Mummies Don't Decompose
Mummies are known for being surprisingly well preserved despite their age, and that's due to ancient peoples' impressive understanding of biology and anatomy.
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Humans Have A 'Seventh Sense' And Scientists Have A Cool Theory Explaining How It Works
Most of us think of humans as having five senses, but we might actually have two more: proprioception and this sense, which might even enhance robotics someday.
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California's New Spider Species Lives At The Beach
A new spider was just found in the sands of Southern California, but scientists are already worried about the long-term survival of this species.
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The Reason Some Ice Cream Doesn't Melt Is Easily Explained By Science
Logically, ice cream should always melt, but sometimes, that just isn't true. And the reason is linked to plenty of concerns about our modern diets.
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9 Ways The Anatomy Of The Brain Might Surprise You
The brain is a complex organ, and scientists are still learning a lot about how it works, often busting longstanding myths about it along the way.
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8 Strange Ways The Color Red Might Affect Your Brain
Red is often associated with love or anger, but the color itself can actually play with both your mind and body, altering the perceptions of those around you.
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The World's Oldest Spider Suffered A Gruesome Death
A spider in Australia lived for an impressive four decades, but in 2016, it was found dead, apparently killed in a rather disgusting fashion.
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