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  • sick woman in kitchen with bowl of soup in hand
    By Daniel Meagher 1 hour ago

    What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Chicken Noodle Soup While You're Sick

    Most of us have had a bowl of chicken noodle soup to treat us when we were sick, but what's really going on to help make us feel better?

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  • Small group of clown fish swimming with coral in the background
    By Tiffany Betts 2 days ago

    Fish Don't Sleep Like Humans. Here's What They Do Instead

    For a long time it was thought that fish don't sleep, and truthfully, they don't sleep like we do, but they do engage in regular periods of rest.

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  • Close up of mosquito on skin
    By Kristeen Cherney 3 days ago

    What If Mosquitoes Went Extinct?

    Most people don't really like mosquitoes and probably wouldn't mind if they all went extinct. But if that did happen, what would the world actually look like?

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  • Front shot of megalodon swimming in dark water
    By Elaine Todd 4 days ago

    12 Animals That Used To Be Way Bigger (And Why They're Smaller Now)

    While the modern world has some big and scary creatures, the truth is that many of those animals are nothing compared to their ancient ancestors.

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  • Evolution illustration with starry sky
    By Elias Nash 9 days ago

    Human Evolution Discovery Stuns Scientists: We Were Off By 40 Million Years

    For a long time, scientists felt confident in their understanding of the timeline of human evolution. But a recent discovery has completely changed everything.

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  • Close up of a human nose with a representation of scent overlaid
    By Daniel Allen 12 days ago

    The Superhuman Smelling Ability That Could Actually Save Lives

    "Superhuman smell" sounds like a phrase that belongs in a world of superheroes and villains, but it's real. And it might have some major medical ramifications.

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  • The palmaris longus tendon in the wrist
    By Eric James Beyer 14 days ago

    One Missing Feature From Your Wrist Is A Clear Sign Of Evolution

    The human body abounds with vestigial features, but this one seems to be slowly disappearing, and there's an easy way to check if you still have it.

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  • A tardigrade is shown upside down against a black background
    By Joe Roberts 16 days ago

    The Most Durable Organism On Earth Looks Like Moving Glass Under A Microscope

    Tardigrades have a reputation as one of the toughest animals on the planet, which is why their delicate, transparent appearance is shocking.

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  • A woman's feet are seen on a scale alongside some small weights and a plant
    By Joe Roberts 17 days ago

    Why Your Weight Goes Up When You Start Exercising Before It Goes Down

    It can be tempting to abandon your exercise routine when you gain weight after starting your exercise journey, but don't worry, it's only temporary.

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  • A bright red bloodybelly comb jelly is in darkness
    By Pauli Poisuo 17 days ago

    The 10 Strangest Deep Sea Creatures Ever Discovered

    There are some strange looking animals, but if you turn your eye to the deep ocean, that's where you'll find some truly weird and wild species

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  • A woman in a blanket drinking tea
    By Eric James Beyer 19 days ago

    Why Women Often Feel Colder Than Men

    If you've ever noticed that you seem to be colder than the men around you, they're not overheating. There's a biological reason you're chilly.

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  • illustration of deer freezing in front of car headlights
    By Elias Nash 19 days ago

    If You've Ever Had A Deer Freeze In Front Of Your Car, Here's Why

    If you've ever driven your car on a rural road at night, there's a chance that you've encountered a startled deer, but why does it just stand there?

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  • Man working with two monitors and a laptop with a lamp on while it's dark outside
    By Tiffany Betts 24 days ago

    The Reason You're A Night Owl Might Not Be Your Fault

    Do you find yourself staying up late every night because you're not getting tired until well after midnight? It might not be entirely your fault.

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  • Paul Atreides and other characters wearing stillsuits in Dune
    By Mina Nakatani 25 days ago

    Dumb Things Everyone Overlooks In Dune

    "Dune" has long been a famous sci-fi franchise, and the movies have only made it more popular. Narratively, it's impressive, but how accurate is its science?

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  • Silverback gorilla black-and-white portrait
    By Elias Nash 28 days ago

    How Much Can A Gorilla Really Lift?

    It's no real surprise that gorillas are pretty strong animals, especially compared to humans. But looking at the numbers, exactly how strong are they?

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  • Astronaut Butch Wilmore is helped out of a spacecraft and onto a stretcher in 2025 after nine months in space
    By Tiffany Betts 29 days ago

    How Long Does It Take For Astronauts To Recover After Returning To Earth?

    Outer space is an extreme place, that's why it's not surprising that astronauts need some time to recover after the return to Earth.

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  • person holding elbow in pain
    By Elias Nash 30 days ago

    What Happens To Your Body When You Hit Your Funny Bone?

    Everyone at some point has had the misfortune of hitting their elbow just so and sending an electric shock up their arm, but what's really going on?

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  • A woman peacefully sleeps on a soft pillow
    By Joe Roberts 1 month ago

    Why Your Limbs Feel Like Static When They Fall Asleep

    We've all experienced that feeling of pins and needles inside of one of our limbs from time to time, but what's really going on?

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  • Close-up of person cracking knuckles by pushing interlocked fingers away from their body
    By Tiffany Betts 1 month ago

    What Really Happens When You Crack Your Knuckles

    It's pretty well established that cracking your knuckles doesn't have any adverse health effects, but what's really happening in your joints?

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  • Scientist looking through microscope
    By Elaine Todd 1 month ago

    11 Strangest Organisms You Can Only See With A Microscope

    While there are plenty of weird animals in nature, some of the strangest organisms can only be seen under a microscope. Here are a few of them.

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  • An elderly person smiles and touches their face
    By Eric James Beyer 1 month ago

    Your Largest Organ Isn't What You Think

    When it comes to the biggest organ in the human body, most would think it's the lungs or the brain, but the actual answer may surprise you.

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  • Base camp at Mt. Everest in Nepal
    By Kristeen Cherney 1 month ago

    10 Most Extreme Environments Where Scientists Were Shocked To Discover Life

    Certain places on Earth seem far too extreme to support life, but that assumption is far from true. Rather, life apparently has a habit of finding a way.

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  • An ant head is seen in extreme closeup under a microscope
    By Joe Roberts 1 month ago

    What Ants Look Like Under A Microscope Is Terrifyingly Alien

    Ants are so common that they hardly warrant a second thought, but if you take a closer look you'll find an absolutely terrifying insect.

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  • Close-up of a green anaconda
    By Tiffany Betts 1 month ago

    The Biggest Python In Florida Is Nothing Compared To The Biggest Anaconda

    The Burmese python is probably the largest snake you'll find in the U.S., but the South American anaconda leaves no doubt which is the biggest.

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  • extreme closeup of a tapeworm head
    By Joe Roberts 1 month ago

    What Tapeworms Look Like Under A Microscope Puts Horror Movie Monsters To Shame

    Tapeworms don't evoke warm thoughts in most people, but if you happen to take a close look at them, you'll realize they're pure nightmare fuel.

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  • A woman holds her head above her nose while holding a drink against a white background
    By Joe Roberts 1 month ago

    The Simple Trick To Curing Your Brain Freeze In Seconds

    Brain freeze is the bane of ice cream lovers everywhere, but even though we don't know exactly how it happens, we do know how to stop it.

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  • silky shark in dark water
    By Elias Nash 1 month ago

    Sharkcano: The Active Underwater Volcano Home To Mutant Sharks

    Just under the surface of the Pacific Ocean in the Solomon Islands is an active underwater volcano that's inexplicably teeming with sharks.

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