Scientists Say These Ancient Teeth Can Explain Why Humans Are So Hesitant To Eat Bugs
Bugs are a surprising source of high amounts of protein, but humans are often unwilling to eat them. The reason might be found in ancient DNA samples.
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The Difference Between Red And Green Grapes Is Easily Explained By Science
Grapes are one of the tastiest healthy snacks out there, but have you ever wondered what separates the red from the green? Science has the answer.
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How Your Body Knows If You're About To Fart Or Poop
Neither farting nor pooping are especially glamorous, but the body needs to know how to differentiate between them, using some specific processes to do so.
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Not Weight, Not BMI: Scientists Say This Number Has A Bigger Effect On Your Health Than You Think
When it comes to health, weight and BMI get all of the attention, but there's one metric you're overlooking that has a bigger effect than you think.
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The Science Behind The Viral Gen-Z 'Sleepmaxxing' Trend
We're living in an age of online trends, and the latest one to drop promises to maximize the quality of your sleep, but what does the science say?
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In The '50s, The US Military Had Scientists Build A Flying Saucer. They Didn't Expect What Happened Next
Most people think flying saucers and UFOs are played out conspiracy theories, but the US built one, it just didn't do what they thought it would.
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The Difference Between Smelly And Odorless Farts Is Easily Explained By Science
Just because you don't know beforehand whether or not your fart will clear a room doesn't mean that science can't explain why it was so potent.
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What's At The Deepest Point In Lake Superior?
Lake Superior ranks among the largest in the world, so its deepest point isn't especially lively, though it does house some interesting species.
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Scientists And Historians Explain The Mysterious Death Myth About Eclipses
Nowadays, we know how eclipses work, but in the past, they were rather mysterious events that became associated with some especially bad omens.
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The Common Colon Health Myth That's Been Debunked By Science
Colon health is a delicate subject, so many people rely on folk wisdom instead of medical science, meaning they probably believe this common myth.
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In 1969, Lightning Struck Apollo 12 Twice After Liftoff. One Obscure Switch Saved The Mission
When undertaking human spaceflight, safety is the most important issue, which is why you generally want to avoid getting struck by lightning.
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Farting More On An Airplane? There's A Scientific Reason You Can't Help It
If you've spent any time traveling in airplanes, you may have noticed that you're letting it rip more often, and there's a valid reason it happens.
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In The '60s, The US Military Tried To Bury Nukes Underground. They Didn't Expect What Happened Next.
There are many hidden secrets from the Cold War, including this strange camp, though recent global changes might soon threaten its hiding place.
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The Smelly Fart Myth That's Actually Backed By Science
Whoever denied it, supplied it. Whoever smelt it, dealt it. Not all fart myths are factual, but there is one flatulent trope that's mostly true.
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Not Exercise, Not Meditation: Scientists Say This Skill Is Important For Good Mental Health
When people try to improve their mental health, they tend to focus on exercise or meditation, but there be a tool that they've been overlooking.
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This Naturalist's Troubling 21st-Century Predictions About The Earth Should Make You Pause
Humans have done quite a number on the earth, and this famous naturalist predicted that climate change could bring about the end sooner than you might think.
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In The '50s, The US Military Exposed Soldiers To Nuclear Blasts And The Result Was Horrifying
In its quest to better understand the effects of nuclear weaponry, the US military conducted a lot of tests, sometimes on its own soldiers.
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Scientists May Have Found A Way To Explain Why Women Are More Susceptible To Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune diseases are when the body's immune system turns against it self, and for some reason they're much more prevalent in women than men.
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'Living Plastic' Seemed Impossible, Until It Actually Worked
Plastics are everywhere in the modern world, and they're notoriously bad for the environment, but a new plastic could be easier to break down.
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Not Hair, Not Skin: Scientists Say This Body Part Is A Quiet Indicator Of Good Health
Tracking of your health is important, and although some people look to the skin or hair to get an idea, there's one body part they might overlook.
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The US Military Secretly Tested Drugs And Nerve Agents On Thousands Of Soldiers At A Maryland Base In The '60s
The US government has a reputation for conducting some less-than-reputable experiments on civilians, but it might have been worse for its soliders.
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Scientists Say This Phenomenon Explains Why You Miss Things Right In Front Of You
Have you ever been examining something so intently that you fail to take notice of the big stuff in the world around you? There's a phrase for that.
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The Disgusting Mistake You're Making When Washing Fruit
If you're eating healthy, you're probably frequently buying fruits and vegetables, but you could be making a simple mistake when washing them.
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The Common Poop Myth That's Easily Explained By Science
In general, when you've got the urge to poop, you should always relieve yourself, but what about when you can't? Is it okay to hold in your poop?
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Not Anxiety, Not Depression: Scientists Explain Why This Gen Z Diagnosis Is On The Rise
Gen Z gets a fair amount of grief for supposedly being overly sensitive to the world, but there is one mental diagnosis that's rising in their cohort.
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Scientists Scanned ChatGPT Users' Brains In A Groundbreaking Study. The Results Are Horrifying
The debates over AI are endless, but scientists have found that large language models actually affect how we think, even after we stop using the tech.
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Four Scientists Sealed Themselves In A Mars Simulation In 2018, Then Something Went Very Wrong
Traveling to another world is one of humanity's big goals, so we need to practice for it, but one 2018 experiment ended abruptly in a bad way.
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