Mystery Or Myth: Did Human Beings Evolve From Apes?
People might often claim (or disprove) the idea that humans evolved from apes. The reality, though, is that evolution isn't quite that straightforward.
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Scientists Discovered Something Unusual Deep In Canada's Rocks - And It Could Change Everything
Scientists studying Canadian Shield rock from the Precambrian era found pockets of this gas, which could eventually play a part in how the world gets powered.
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The Most Effective Ways To Sleep Better On An Airplane, According To Science
Sleeping on planes is a challenge, whether due to turbulence or loud passengers. And while there's no perfect fix, there are ways to make sleep come easier.
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The Mesmerizing 'Fire Rainbow' Phenomenon Is Easily Explained By Science
"Fire rainbows" have been lighting up the skies, as well as trending on social media. And while they look like magic, they can be explained by a little science.
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Physics Explains Why Your Fuel Economy Suddenly Plummets Above 75 MPH
If you pay attention to your car's fuel economy, you probably notice that it tends to plunge if you go to fast, and there's a good reason why.
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How Do You Die From Decompression Sickness? Maldives Rescue Diver's Death Explained
Diving is a seriously dangerous activity, but not only for the reasons you may think. Decompression sickness, or "the bends," can even prove deadly.
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The 92-Foot Dinosaur Discovered By Accident In China
Huge dinosaur fossils hide under our noses, as was the case with this huge, newly discovered sauropod, from which scientists found over a dozen bones.
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What Might Happen If You Were Sucked Into Space
Science fiction makes it seem like a breached spaceship will mean an astronaut is pulled into space, but the reality is more nuanced — and more gruesome.
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The 'Sleepy' Biden Rumor That's Actually Based In Science
During the 2024 election, Joe Biden was criticized for his low energy levels. Given that he was 78 at the time, there's a good reason for that.
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Kim Kardashian's 'Brain Holes' Are Actually Based In Science
In late 2025, it was revealed that Kim Kardashian was diagnosed with so-called "brain holes," which is a colloquial term for a well-known and serious condition.
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This Unhealthy Habit Is Quietly Spreading Among Baby Boomers
Baby boomers practice a number of rather healthy and helpful habits, but they've also picked up this common habit that has been linked to unhealthy outcomes.
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Scientists Are Puzzled At The 'Zombie Fish' Phenomenon In Lake Superior
The fish living in the deepest parts of Lake Superior are changing in strange ways, turning inexplicably gaunt, and scientists are concerned as to why.
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Why Astronauts Find It Hard To Poop In Space
When it comes to life in outer space, nothing is easy, and that difficulty isn't just based around logistics or isolation, it also applies to pooping.
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The Ocean Condition That Makes Shark Encounters More Likely
Shark attacks don't happen on a schedule, and scientists don't know exactly how to predict them. But this phenomenon might bring more sharks to a given area.
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The Baby Boomer Buying Habit That's Actually Backed By Science
Priorities have changed over the years, but the environmental issues of the 1970s pushed baby boomers toward developing this green and healthy buying habit.
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Neanderthal DNA Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Health
Even though Neanderthals no longer share the planet with us, thanks to our romantic liaisons in the past, their genetic legacy is still helping us.
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Your Relationship 'Icks' Are Easily Explained By Science
We might not be able to put it into words, but 'the ick' is something that we've all felt, and science has some insight into this social phenomenon.
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Unbanned: These Peptides Could Be Greenlit By The FDA Soon
Synthetic peptides are a hot medical trend, but how safe are they? Proper trials are still scarce, yet there are many arguments to greenlight them regardless.
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The 'Old-School' Baby Boomer Habit That's Actually Backed By Science
Today's generations are quick to criticize the quirks of the baby boomers, but on some topics, they are absolutely on the right side of history.
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The Unexpected Baby Boomer Habit That's Helping Save Planet Earth
Baby boomers are rather concerned for the environment, with many taking part in green habits. However, environmentalism isn't quite that easy.
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Why Death By Boa Constrictor Might Be One Of The Most Painful Ways To Die
Venomous snakes have some pretty nasty ways to kill, but boa constrictors are different. They strangle their prey, but they also do much worse than that.
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Trump's 'Mini-Stroke' Rumor Might Actually Be Based In Science
There are rumors alleging that Donald Trump experienced a mini-stroke, or TIA. While the rumor can't be proven, there is still plenty of research around TIAs.
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You Probably Didn't Expect The Body To Move After Death, But It Can
Decaying corpses can actually move, but don't worry; the zombie apocalypse isn't nigh. In fact, perfectly natural processes can make a body move after death.
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The Myth About Recycling Plastic That People Should Stop Believing
It's commonly believed that recycling plastic waste on a large scale will have a positive impact on the environment, but the truth is a bit more ugly.
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Is It Actually Dangerous To Swallow Chewing Gum?
Myths say that chewing gum stays in your stomach for seven years, but is that true? Or does gum actually present some other potential dangers?
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The Bizarre Object Scientists Say Your Stomach Acid Can Dissolve
Stomach acid is a surprisingly strong substance, even able to dissolve some shocking objects. But that doesn't mean swallowing just anything is safe.
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How To 'Hypnotize' A Shark, According To Science
You almost never want to find yourself face-to-face with a shark, but if you do, there's a simple hack you can use to temporarily immobilize it.
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