In 1910, Earth passed so close to Halley's Comet that people feared the two would collide. They clearly never did, and humanity avoided potential catastrophe.
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Older astronauts have been setting records of late, but space itself can also cause accelerated aging in ways that scientists are hoping to better understand.
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The act of washing eggs may sound innocuous, but in actuality, the large-scale process has a huge effect on how eggs can be stored. Heres' the reason why.
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There are some really strange animals in the fossil record, but there's one that was found 70 years ago that continues to baffle paleontologists.
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One of the worst sorts of injuries you can suffer is a ruptured organ, and two abdominal organs in particular are more vulnerable than the rest.
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As creatine use becomes more popular, some are saying that it's just as good for the brain as it is for the muscles, but the science is still out.
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For decades, viagra has been used to treat erectile dysfunction. Most of its side effects are mild and temporary, but in rare cases, they can be more serious.
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Much of the deep ocean remains unexplored, and scientists often find new inhabitants of the depths. But they aren't always as adorable as this species.
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If you've ever sworn that you heard your phone buzz, only to discover no notifications, you're not the only one. This phenomenon actually has a long history.
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Death comes for us all, but before it does, it tends to propagate throughout the body, and these organs are usually the first ones to go at the end.
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There are quite a few health reasons that might explain why you're cold. Particular BMI ranges are one of those possible -- though imperfect -- explanations.
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Heart attacks are something you want to avoid if at all possible no matter what age you are, but after a certain point, your odds start to climb.
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There's plenty of interest surrounding human colonies on Mars, and "The Martian" is a rather accurate representation of how life on Mars could look.
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China has recently been hit by two massive tornadoes, and despite the country having some of the right conditions for such storms, they are actually quite rare.
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Stretching across the Atlantic Ocean from Africa to the United States is a vast belt of seaweed that keeps growing and getting more troublesome.
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Both birds and reptiles lay eggs to protect their young, but despite the basic similarities, the differences between their eggs can run deep.
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When scientists kicked off the two-year Biosphere 2 experiment in 1991, they had high hopes for its success, but things quickly started to go awry.
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Most people have heard that a penny falling from the top of a skyscraper has enough force to kill someone on the ground, but is it actually true?
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Alzheimer's has long been mysterious to researchers, particularly how tau proteins travel between neurons, but we may have found some answers.
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The Appalachian Mountains are one of the most prominent geographic features in the US, and they're hiding a mineral-rich surprise in their rocks.
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Even though pork is a major staple of the American diet, its production at an industrial scale is killing a lot more than just the pigs involved.
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Black holes and wormholes may seem interchangeable, but they actually are very different objects. In fact, one of them only really exists in theory.
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Despite how troublesome it can be, physical pain is a very useful thing to have, but there are conditions that can prevent you from feeling any.
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Fentanyl addiction has been a scourge on the world for years now, but we may have finally developed a vaccine that can protect against this drug.
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Education has changed a lot since the 1980s, with digital tools becoming ever more prominent. However, this old-school item might have been even more helpful.
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Eggs are one of the best foods out there for protein, but why limit yourself to just chicken eggs? Ostrich eggs have more to offer than their size.
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Vinyl records are in the middle of a major comeback, but despite their resurging popularity, most people have no idea how they store music.
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