The 'Caffeine Nap' Phenomenon Is Easily Explained By Science
Coffee and naps are great ways to get back some energy, and combining them gives you a "caffeine nap." Here's the science behind how they work.
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'It's A Ticking Time Bomb': The Science Behind South Dakota's Proposed Uranium Mines (And Possible Pollution)
Uranium is an vital part of nuclear power, but extracting it often comes at a high cost to the environment, which may be the case in South Dakota.
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The Bizarre Medical Procedure From The Early 1900s We Would Never Do Today
Old medical procedures often don't stand up to modern standards, as was true with this treatment for syphilis, which was technically effective, if distressing.
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Scientists Discovered Unexpected DNA Similarities Between Dogs And Humans
Everyone knows that dogs are humankind's best friend, but according to scientists, that kinship may run as deep as the genes and DNA in our cells.
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What Scientists Have To Say About RFK Jr's Antidepressant Claims
Robert F Kennedy Jr has made the claim that certain antidepressant drugs are as dangerous as opioids like heroin, but what do the scientists say?
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Not Weight, Not Body Shape: Scientists Say These Measurements Are More Important For Health
When it comes to thinking about their health, most people tend to overvalue their body weight or shape, but there are much better metrics for health.
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How 'Rogue Holes' Are Reshaping What We Know Of The Ocean
The ocean is vast and mysterious, and while we're just beginning to understand rogue waves, its sister phenomenon is proving to be more mysterious.
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Albert Einstein's School Report Card Debunks This Common Myth
It's often been said that despite Einstein's genius, he struggled as a student, but a look at his report cards from school quickly disproves this.
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The Greatest Scientific Discoveries Of 2026 So Far
2026 has quickly become a year of both scientific accomplishments and setbacks. Still, these discoveries offer fascinating possibilities to look forward to.
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How AI Has Been Transforming Cancer Research In 2026 So Far
Cancer research has come in many forms over the years, including the use of AI. In 2026 alone, AI has come a long way as a tool for diagnosis and drug design
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This Common Beach Mistake Could Put Ocean Swimmers At Risk
Thanks to the sand and sun, people love going to the beach, but unless you take the proper precautions, you could be putting yourself in serious risk.
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Offshore Wind Farms Are Doing A Lot More To The Ocean Than Scientists Expected
It's clear that offshore windfarms are good at reducing greenhouse gases, but their effect on the sea life beneath them might not be what you expect.
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The Bizarre Soviet Experiments That Attempted To Understand Psychic Powers
Psychic abilities land squarely in the realm of pseudoscience, but Soviet researchers took the idea seriously, studying telepathy, telekinesis, and more.
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Long-Term Side Effects Of Ozempic That Aren't Widely Discussed
GLP-1 drugs have exploded in popularity recently, but lost among the hype around these weight-loss drugs is discussion about long-term side effects.
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Not IQ, Not Memory: Scientists Say This Trait Could Predict Intelligence
Traditional markers of intelligence like IQ have come under fire, and instead, psychologists have looked into links between smarts and other personality traits.
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This Is What Shark Skin Really Feels Like
Shark skin is specially designed for a life lived on the move. Its surprisingly spiny texture has even given designers ideas to better make sportswear.
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Can Your DNA Predict High Cholesterol? Here's What Science Says
Studies have shown that certain DNA variants have been linked to specific health conditions. But whether they can act as a predictor is more complicated.
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Scientists Simulated The End Of The World And The Results Are Eye-Opening
When you take the long view of things, you know that life on Earth can't persist forever, but a new model revises our timeline for the worse.
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The Shady 1950s Experiment That Tried To Harness The Power Of Mind Control
The Cold War played host to an abundance of strange and twisted experiments, including this controversial attempt to use drugs to weaponize mind control.
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Scientists Say Neanderthals Might Not Have Had This Advantage Over Humans After All
It's long been believed that Neanderthals had advantages over modern humans when it comes to living in certain environments, but we could be wrong.
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Does Shark Repellent Actually Work? Here's What Science Says
Most people love the ocean, but few of us are eager to be a shark snack, thus shark repellent, but how well do these devices actually work?
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These Prehistoric "Zombie Viruses" Are Pure Nightmare Fuel
Climate change is presenting many problems for the earth, including the melting permafrost, which was actually hiding this ancient and unsettling threat.
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The Unsettling 'Surge' People Can Experience Right Before Death
Death is a process, and it often includes strange, nearly unexplainable events, some of which can come on very suddenly. Such is the case with this odd "surge."
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The Final Breathing Pattern Doctors Often See Before Death
Death is mysterious and somewhat unexplained, even if scientists been observing trends in dying patients, like this odd breathing pattern, for years.
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How A 1960's Physicist Predicted The World Is Going To End On November 13, 2026
Theories of the impending end of the world are a dime a dozen, but some of those theories take themselves a little bit less seriously than others.
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The Final Heart Rhythm Doctors Often See Before Death
The science of death often seems strange and scary, but there are some trends, including this particular pattern of heartbeats associated with the end of life.
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This Jellyfish Look-Alike That Never Floats Alone
The oceans are full of strange and fascinating sea creatures, but few are as unique as the not-quite-a jellyfish, the Portuguese man-of-war.
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