During the Cold War, the U.S. military wanted to demonstrate their power, but sending a nuclear weapon into space had major long-term effects.
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The face of an ancient human fossil has only ever been known for its crushed visage -- until now. But reconstruction efforts only raised new questions.
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The Mariana Trench is the deepest part of the ocean, but another part of the world has a different trench that's home to its own unique ecosystem.
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Working with dangerous animals comes with a fair share of risk, but in the case of this rare occupation, that risk is well worth it, helping to save lives.
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One of the mysteries of chemistry is why nature favors the left- or right-handedness of certain molecules, but we may have found some answers.
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Many people don't give a lot of thought to what they're putting in their bodies, but some food choices could be leading to a risk of an early death.
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Your mattress is home to many unpleasant residents, many of which are actually attracted to what you're likely leaving behind in your bed every night.
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There's nothing you can do to control your reflexes, even the annoying ones, but scientists believe that there's an evolutionary reason for them.
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There are lots of unpleasant ways to die out there, but the saw-scaled viper packs a bite that could kill you in a particularly gruesome way.
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Ear infections are a miserable experience for everyone involved, but their source begins in one body part that you probably haven't heard of.
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Even though wading through the surf is usually a serene experience, there could be a stingray lurking in the sand waiting to give you a dose of hurt.
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The fact that PFAS stick around forever means they're accumulating in the environment, but we may have found some ways to remove them from our water.
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Baking is a great way to get delicious desserts, but it can also be tedious, that's why you should try making a two-ingredient cake instead.
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Everybody gets pimples from time to time, and it can be hard to resist the urge to pop them, but you might want to think again before you squeeze.
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Monitoring the health and quality of your skin and hair is a good way to keep track of your overall health, but there are other indicators as well.
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The full moon has been an object of fascination for all of human history, and August's full moon is no exception. Here's what you need to know about it.
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Each of us is a product of our environments, including spiders which modify how they construct their webs to compensate for their sonic environment.
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Climate change is an unstoppable force of nature at this point, and worse, it might be contributing to making you fat, unfit, and unhealthy.
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Design trends come and go, but this particular one might have actually affected peoples' psyches, bringing humans back to their roots, so to speak.
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Poop isn't something talked about in polite company, which is why there are so many poop myths, but not everything you hear is necessarily true.
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Finding fuzzy spots of mold on your food usually means it's unsafe to eat, but not all mold is made equal, and not all molds are actually bad for you.
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Ants are one of nature's most successful creatures, but scientists were shocked when they discovered one species was cloning one of their neighbors.
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The stickers on your fruit serve a number of different purposes, but you're best served by not being too hasty about peeling them off. Here's the reason why.
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If you've ever been 'backed up,' you've probably heard a lot of advice on how to clear out your pipes, but some 'solutions' make the problem worse.
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23andMe has gone from being marketed as a bit of fun home science to a potential too for predicting your health, but such power might bring ethical problems.
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What started with mice and early experiments decades ago has evolved into a breakthrough today that could open new possibilities.
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Let's admit it, burps are gross, even if they usually come with a sense of relief, but there's one common GI ailment that belching doesn't help.
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