A herd of deer in Michigan have been a local attraction for decades, and now, city officials are struggling to fix the problems this arrangement has caused.
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Aging usually means losing certain abilities, but biological males are losing their actual genetic material, which could have strange consequences for humanity.
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Aging isn't necessarily a linear process, and the muscles in particular start deteriorating more at this age, though that's far from a death sentence.
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Although we all have to pee at some point throughout the day, most of us probably aren't giving much thought to the color, but perhaps we should.
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You may have heard that if you flush the toilet with the lid open, you'll be spreading germs everywhere, but the real science may surprise you.
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There are lots of stereotypes associated with hair color, but did you know that the genes behind hair color can actually predict future health?
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As dog owners know, there are few things more adorable than your dog giving you its full attention and tilting its head, but what's really going on?
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It's not too hard for us to survive the winter since we can just put on a coat, but insects like honeybees need to employ different strategies.
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Sometimes when we're feeling nervous or exciting, our stomach feels like it comes alive with the emotion, and there's not much you can do to stop it.
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Scientists have begun running electricity through lakes, doing so to save America's natural environments, and ending up with some promising results.
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Most of us have probably experienced a shiver traveling down our backs at some point, and there's almost always a cause, so don't just ignore it.
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Getting to humans to Mars isn't as simple as hitching a ride on the next outbound rocket, and the amount of planning required will surprise you.
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There's a bit of received wisdom floating around the internet that spraying around your house will keep spiders away, but is there any truth to this?
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The deep ocean is about as mysterious as the depths of outer space, and it's home to some bizarre finds, from tiny angelic creatures to giant worms.
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Scientists found an Antarctic glacier suddenly spewing blood-red water, and through a number of tests, they've uncovered what's causing the strange phenomenon.
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Have you ever had an itch that you could never seem to satisfy? It might not be skin damage that's your problem, the source could be deeper.
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When it comes to recognizing potential cheating in a relationship, there are some common signs, from a partner's online habits or their preferred friend group.
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The science of decomposition on Earth is already rather gruesome, but decomposing on the moon is both gruesome, as well as more than a little strange.
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Death is one of life's final mysteries, but it might not be quite as final as you think, because even the clinically dead can still sense the world around them.
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Everyone has a few ideas about how humanity will end, but one of the brightest minds of the modern era had some thoughts on how to keep us going.
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It's a commonly held belief that before artificial lighting, human sleep was 'naturally' divided into two distinct periods, but how true is that?
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Don't you hate it when you're about to sleep and your body jerks you awake? Us too, and science may have some tools to help limit its occurrence.
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Human lifespans have increased significantly over time, but that didn't actually occur until surprisingly recently. Even then, its causes are complicated.
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The idea that one's life flashes before their eyes at the time of death is a popular one, but thanks to EEG readings, we might actually have proof.
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If you're an arachnophobe and you have a particular distaste for black widows, then you need to head for this state where there are none to be found.
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Scientists continue to look for signs of alien life on Mars, but this scientist truly popularized the idea, claiming to find canals on the Red Planet's surface.
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Science fiction makes it seem like dinosaurs were huge reptiles. But between smaller sizes, feathers, and other factors, they usually looked quite different.
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If you're the kind of person who opens their windows to the morning sun and promptly has a sneezing fit, you're not alone, and science can explain it.
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Diet soda is marketed as a healthy alternative to its more sugary cousin, but is that true? As it turns out, diet soda comes with its own share of problems.
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In terms of romance, attractive appearances are one thing, but there are many other traits (including, but not limited to, humor) that can draw people together.
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Beta-blockers have been a common cardiovascular drug for years, but more and more, doctors are turning to these heart drugs to treat anxiety.
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