Not Weight, Not BMI: Scientists Say This Body Ratio Is A Great Indicator Of Health
There are a few different ways to look at physical health, but this particular ratio might actually be a good indicator of risk for certain diseases.
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Mystery Or Myth: How Will The Universe Really End – With A Crunch, A Rip, Or Eternal Silence?
Scientists were surprised to find that dark energy causes the universe is to expand, which has begged questions of whether that will continue, and to what end.
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The 10-Second Brain Hack Scientists Want You To Try
Sometimes, stress or excitement can affect decision making, and not always positively. Fortunately, this brain hack can help you potentially combat that.
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To Visualize What Drano Does To Human Hair, Here's The Process Under Heavy Magnification
Drano unclogs pipes due to the caustic nature of its ingredients. The high-pH liquid dissolves human hair, and up close, the process is fascinating.
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Long-Term Side Effects Of Tylenol That Aren't Often Discussed
Tylenol is one of the most widely taken over-the-counter medications in the world, but you may not be aware of what it's actually doing to your body.
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Scientists Found Something Unexpected Hidden Inside Squirrel Poop In Canada
Squirrel poop might not seem all that interesting, but to scientists, it can actually be an invaluable snapshot of another time and world from long ago.
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The Fastest Bird In The World Is One Of The Apex Predators Of The Sky
Our skies are filled with awesome predatory birds, from the enormous harpy eagle to the silent owls, but one raptor is faster than all of them.
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The 'Popcorn Brain' Phenomenon Is Easily Explained By Science
The constant state of distraction is also known as "popcorn brain," and it's becoming more prevalent nowadays. That's no coincidence, and science explains why.
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The Creepy, Unsettling Nature Of Liminal Spaces Is Easily Explained By Science
There are places and times that feel unsettlingly between one moment and the next, these liminal spaces can be off-putting and science can explain why.
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Gross Things That Happen If You Don't Poop For A Week
Pooping is pretty gross, but it turns out not pooping is actually even more gross, as denying your body's natural processes can cause quite a few problems.
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That Stringy, White Goo On Egg Yolks Is Easily Explained By Science
Eggs are a common part of many breakfasts, but sometimes there's a gooey white bit stuck to the yolk. What is that anyway? Science has the answer.
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The Difference Between Red And White Potatoes Is Easily Explained By Science
Potatoes come in all shapes and sizes, and also a variety of colors. But what's the story behind all those varied colors? Science has the answer.
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What The Blue Origin Rocket Explosion Could Mean For NASA's Moon Base Plans
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket erupted in a massive explosion, but will the damage it wrought on the launchpad impact our return to the moon?
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The Difference Between Thick And Thin Eggshells Is Easily Explained By Science
Just as eggs can come in many colors, their shells can be varying thicknesses, and the reason for this difference has a very simple explanation.
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Here's Why You Wake Up To Pee At Night, But Not Poop
You've probably had to wake up to pee at night but not poop, and that's thanks to surprisingly intelligent parts of your body's internal clock.
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Scientists Have Detected A Massive Deep-Sea Creature Off The Coast Of Australia
This sea monster has been discussed since ancient times, yet it's rarely been seen by modern scientists. But it just might be living off the coast of Australia.
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What Happens To Your Body At Underwater Depths Of 160 Feet
The depths of the ocean are dangerous for many reasons, often due to the overwhelming pressure of water, which can cause catastrophic damage to the unprepared.
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How Scientists Are Using Poop To Save An Adorable, Critically Endangered Animal From Extinction
In the quest to save the world's endangered wildlife from extinction, scientists are using not radio trackers or cloning, instead they are using poop.
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Scientists Created A Lab-Grown Kidney Assembloid That Produced Urine After Transplant
Artificial, lab-grown organs are one of the holy grails of medicine, and we are one step closer to making it happen with kidney assembloids.
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Scientists Say This Is The Apex Predator Of The Ocean (And It's Not What You Think)
Sharks may be known for being the greatest terror of the seas, but even they can be attacked and killed. In fact, this hunter will make sharks their prey.
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The Difference Between Orange And Yellow Egg Yolks Is Easily Explained By Science
There are few better sources of protein than eggs, but you may have wondered why some yolk is more golden than others, well, science has an answer.
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Scientists Finally Solved The Mystery Of The Golden Orb Discovered In Alaska's Ocean
The floor of the deep ocean is littered with mysteries, but this recently cracked mystery has had people hungry for the answer since its discovery.
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Scientists Predict That This Upcoming Ocean Phenomenon Will Be The Worst Of Its Kind This Century
It's almost certain that El Niño is coming later this year, and we don't know how strong it will be, but some scientists think it will be historic.
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Why Your Dog Might Eat Its Own Poop, According To Science
As adorable as dogs are, sometimes they are downright disgusting, especially when they snack on their own poop, but science has an explanation.
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The Most Eye-Opening Earth Facts Scientists Have Figured Out In 2026 So Far
Given that we live here, there's a lot we know about Earth, but there is still tons of knowledge to uncover, some of which was discovered this year.
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Science Explains The Rare Disease That Slowly Turns Its Victims To 'Stone'
Flesh turning to stone sounds like something from fantasy, but this rare genetic disease does something similar, often doing so with fatal results.
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Ocean Experts Reveal Why Some Beaches Are Safer Than Others
Beaches are synonymous with sun and surf. But they can also be dangerous, with wildlife, plants, and ocean currents meaning that not all beaches are made equal.
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