The Correlation Between Standing On One Leg And Your Lifespan
Most everyone is interested in the latest tips when it comes to their health, and on that front, the ability to stand on one leg might mean more than you think.
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Stories By Tiffany Betts
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Earth's Moon Will Experience A Rare Color Change In March 2025
Early 2025 has already played host to some spectacular astronomical events, and there are more to come. In March, look to the moon to watch it change color.
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The Ancient Weapons Discovered In An Unassuming Desert Lake Bed
There are many different types of ancient weapons, and those similar to the ones found in a simple lake bed tell quite the interesting tale about humanity.
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Almost Famous: How William Weston Became England's Christopher Columbus
When you think about Europeans landing in the "new world," Christopher Columbus likely comes to mind. But the name of a different man probably should as well.
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NASA Is Tracking A Rare Planet Unlike Anything In Our Solar System
While our solar system is a fascinating place on its own, exoplanets are even more of a mystery. And one exoplanet in particular is something quite new.
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Scientists Accidentally Created A Sticky Substance Straight Out Of A Sci-Fi Movie
Sci-fi movies feature technology that seems far beyond our current capabilities, but that isn't always true. This new material proves that much.
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A Rare Lunar Event Could Reveal Stonehenge's Secrets
It's long seemed like Stonehenge harbors many secrets, and it's not keen on giving them up. But a rare lunar event might finally give us some answers.
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DNA Tests Revealed Skeleton Of Cleopatra's Family Member Isn't Who Researchers Thought
Nearly a century ago, researchers believed they had found the skeleton of a family member of Cleopatra, but they might have had it all wrong.
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The Porous Powder That Can Capture CO2
Global warming is a major concern, with the growing presence of carbon dioxide being a big part factor. But this powder might be able to combat that issue.
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Here's Why Venus Looks Yellow In The Night Sky
When you take a look deep into the night sky, Venus might look like it's noticeably yellow. Here's the science behind why it appears that way.
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The Mass Extinction Event That Actually Never Happened
Mass extinction events are infamous, entirely destroying many species in one fell swoop. But this particular extinction event might not have happened at all.
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Weather The United States Can Likely Expect From La Niña In 2025
When you're talking about regular weather cycles, it's most likely that you've heard of El Niño and La Niña. The latter is set to affect 2025, but in what ways?
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Antarctica's Date Of Discovery Is More Complicated Than You'd Think
Antarctica is a place rife with opportunities for discovery, but strangely enough, the discovery of the continent itself is something of a contested topic.
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Why Finding Amber In Antarctica Is So Important
In 2017, scientists discovered amber in a sediment core from the Antarctic, and analysis since has revealed a startling truth about the continent's past.
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Here's Which Season You're Most Likely To Die In
While death is just a part of life, yearly deaths aren't spread out evenly across all months. There's one season in particular that's proven especially deadly.
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The 'Useless' Organ That's More Important To Your Health Than You Thought
The human body has a number of organs that don't seem too helpful. This organ was thought to be useless, too, but new findings might indicate otherwise.
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The Species That Can Actually De-Age Itself
Immortality might seem like a fairy tale, but some species are renowned for cheating death, and one marine animal has recently been discovered to de-age itself.
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The Asteroid That Will Be Forever Changed By Passing Near Earth
In 2029, one of the solar system's many asteroids will pass Earth close enough to see with the naked eye. But asteroid Apophis won't travel the same path again.
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One Of Earth's First Animals Is A Lot Like A Roomba Vacuum
A Rhoomba vacuum might mimic a hungry lifeform, but researchers have found ancient fossils of one of Earth's first animals, and it looks awfully similar.
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New Snake Species Discovered Hiding In Plain Sight For Decades
New species are being discovered quite often, but those discoveries aren't always made in the same way. This snake, for example, has quite the strange story.
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The Rare Planetary Event You Don't Want To Miss In February 2025
There are quite a few astronomical events that have captivated humanity, and in February 2025, there's an especially rare one that you'll want to see.
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The Impressive Scientific Discovery Once Mistaken For A Shipwreck
The vast ocean depths are full of surprises, and in 2024 marine scientists stumbled across a giant coral reef that had previously been mistaken for a shipwreck.
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Editing Bad Memories Is No Longer Science Fiction (And May Be The Future Of Mental Healthcare)
Thanks to sleep researchers, editing and erasing bad memories has stepped from science fiction and into reality, and it could revolutionize mental healthcare.
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January 2025 Planetary Alignments And When You Can See Them
While it is common to see a few planets in the sky at once, there are bigger planetary alignments to be seen in January 2025, and here's when you can see them.
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The Toxin Found In Some Seafood That Could Cause Memory Loss
If you're partial to seafood you might already know to be cautious of food poisoning, but some marine organisms contain a toxin that can even cause memory loss.
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The Simple Trick That Could Save Your Life When Pumping Gas In The Winter
Colder conditions can lead to an increase in static electricity, and one simple trick can keep you safe when pumping gas in the winter months.
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Neanderthals Aren't The Only Extinct Species That Mated With Humans
There's a good chance you've heard of Neanderthals when it comes to ancient human species, but they aren't the only ones who have appeared in the fossil record.
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