What It Means When Your Poop Floats Instead Of Sinks, According To Science
Most stool tends to sink to the bottom of your toilet bowl, but we've all had the occasional 'floater,' and of course science has an explanation.
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Stories By Tiffany Betts
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A Giant Species Could Hold The Secret For Extending Human Lifespans
Increasing human lifespans is a hot topic, but the secret might actually come from another species, which had entirely exceeded scientists' expectations.
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Scientists Finally Spotted An Underwater Ross Seal And It Couldn't Be Cuter
Ross seals are among their kind, and they've= been photographed underwater for the first time. However, relatively little is known about the elusive animal.
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Common Plants That Could Be Attracting Wasps To Your Garden
Even though wasps are an integral part of the environment, no one wants them near their house, but their choice of flower could be attracting them.
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This Body Part Is Eating Itself And You Never Knew It
The human body is constantly recycling and regenerating itself, sometimes that means it has to eat itself, even this organ you might not expect.
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The Reason Our Skin Itches Is Grosser Than You Think
Even though having an itch is innocuous, the underlying reason you have the itch in the first place could be more disgusting than you imagined.
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The 'Grand Canyon Of The East' Is Home To A Peculiar Light Phenomenon
Linville Gorge is one of the most majestic canyons in the world, and on clear nights, you might see mysterious lights floating in the air above it.
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Why America's 'Little Patagonia' Is In Serious Danger
Tucked in the slopes of California's Sierra Nevada mountains is a region known as 'Little Patagonia,' and it could be in trouble from climate change.
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The Tiny Mammal Scientists Dropped Onto A Volcano Surprised Everyone
When volcanoes erupt and ecosystems are under threat, most people wouldn't think of calling in a garden pest for help, but most people are wrong.
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The Surprising Way Scientists Used Condoms In A New Experiment
Condoms have a surprising number of different uses, including their odd place in research, allowing scientists to make all new discoveries out in nature.
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Oprah Winfrey's 'Ozempic Feet' Rumor Is Actually Based In Science
Weight loss medications like GLP-1s are becoming quite popular, but they also come with some notable side effects, such as the infamous 'Ozempic feet.'
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The Controversial Chemicals Behind Your 'Butter' Flavored Popcorn
Buttery popcorn is a popular snack, but the chemicals behind that tasty flavor actually have a complicated history of causing major health issues.
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How Uranium Enrichment Works And Why Iran's Program Has People Concerned
Uranium is at the heart of most nuclear weapons, but most don't understand how it's processed or how close Iran is to having weapons-grade uranium.
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Scientists Can't Quite Believe What Was Found Under One Of The World's Oldest Trees
While studying the ancient trees of Chile's rainforests, scientists discovered a hidden, underground world that's actually vital to the ecosystem's survival.
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The Popular Supplement That Might Help Reduce High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is heavily associated with cardiovascular disease, but it's also very avoidable. This supplement might even help bring it down.
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The Unexpected Body Part That Can Start 'Leaking' At Any Moment
Your body is a well oiled machine that will last you for decades if you take care of it, that's why you never want to encounter any surprise leaks.
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What Iran's 'Black Rain' Could Do To The Human Body
Air strikes on oil facilities in Iran have caused acid rain, otherwise known as "black rain," and the biological effects of that are rather concerning,
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NASA Has Big Plans To Return Humans To The Moon
It's been over 50 years since humans have been to the moon, but NASA plans to change that dramatically, as shown changes to their scheduled Artemis missions.
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How To Tell When Someone's Smile Is Fake
A smile is typically thought of as an expression of happiness, but smiles can deceive, so how can you tell which smiles are covering up for a lie?
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The Science Behind Why Stink Bugs Smell So Gross
For many people, their first instinct upon seeing a bug in their house is to crush it with prejudice, but you shouldn't do that with stinkbugs.
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Why Spider Crickets Love Your Cool, Dark Basement And How To Get Rid Of Them
Nobody wants their basement taken over by a horde of humpbacked crickets, thankfully, getting rid of them is a pretty straightforward process.
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The Unexpected Reason You Should Never Squash A Centipede In Your Home
Nobody wants to find a creepy crawly in their home, but if you find a centipede crawling around your abode, you're better off letting it off the hook.
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The Tiny Yet Deadly Invasive Species That's Destroying Our National Parks
Up and down the East Coast of the U.S., hemlock trees are succumbing to a pernicious and invasive insect that's smaller than a crumb of food.
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Why Do Safety Pins Really Have Those Tiny Holes?
Safety pins are one of those everyday objects that most people don't give any thought to, for instance, what is the purpose of that little hole?
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One Of The Best Ways To Store Bananas Will Keep Them Fresher For Longer
Bruised bananas are good for breads and baking, but not so good for a quick snack; thankfully there's a clever trick to slow down the brown.
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Florida's Underwater Snorkel Trail Is Also Saving The Ocean's Coral
In the waters off Florida's Hollywood coast, there's an underwater trail that's attracting tourists and restoring ocean coral at the same time.
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How Long Does It Take For The Body To Absorb Water?
Most of us have probably heard that we need 8 ounces of water per day, but how long does it take our body to absorb that water when we drink it?
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