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  • Woman lying in bed with hands around temples
    By Kristeen Cherney 14 hours ago

    Science Explains The Bizarre Medical Condition That Makes You Constantly Drunk

    The world abounds with medical mysteries, one of the more intriguing of which is a disorder which makes you feel drunk without a drop of alcohol.

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  • Ozempic syringe pen and measuring tape with a bunch of yellow pills in the background
    By Megan Brame 17 hours ago

    Goodbye Ozempic, The FDA Approved A New GLP-1 Pill For Weight Loss

    Oral GLP-1 drugs have been around for a few years, but formulations specifically for weight loss are new, and a new pill is about to hit the market.

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  • Blue gas flames on a stove burner
    By George Hale 2 days ago

    The Science Behind Turning Human Poop Into Usable Cooking Gas

    Wood, coal, or natural gas are the usual culprits in terms of cooking fuel, but some clever chemistry makes poop into a surprisingly sustainable alternative.

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  • Close up basket of different fresh vegetables
    By Megan Brame 5 days ago

    You Can Absorb More Calcium From These Vegetables Than Milk (But It's Complicated)

    Calcium is one of the most important nutrients you can put in your body, but there may be better ways to get in your diet other than drinking milk.

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  • A tiny Earth under a microscope
    By Tiffany Betts 7 days ago

    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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  • A healthcare professional holding a GLP-1 pen
    By Kristeen Cherney 10 days ago

    The Ozempic 'Rebound Effect' Can Be Explained By Science

    GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are all the rage for their weight-loss effects, but the tendency to regain lost weight after stopping treatment is real.

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  • Pest control worker wearing a mask and yellow protective suit spraying pesticide near a bed
    By George Hale 11 days ago

    The Game-Changing Spray That Could Finally Beat Bed Bugs

    You may not know it, but bed bugs are on the winning side of a 20-year counteroffensive, but we might finally have a tool to beat them for good.

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  • A semaglutide injection pen in front of a peach background.
    By Robin Oliverio 12 days ago

    Long-Term Side Effects Of Ozempic That Aren't Widely Discussed

    GLP-1 drugs have exploded in popularity recently, but lost among the hype around these weight-loss drugs is discussion about long-term side effects.

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  • Grey-haired woman smiling and tapping on smartphone
    By Daniel Meagher 16 days ago

    The Baby Boomer Buying Habit That's Actually Backed By Science

    Priorities have changed over the years, but the environmental issues of the 1970s pushed baby boomers toward developing this green and healthy buying habit.

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  • A view of Earth from space.
    By Robin Oliverio 22 days ago

    Scientists Simulated The End Of The World And The Results Are Eye-Opening

    When you take the long view of things, you know that life on Earth can't persist forever, but a new model revises our timeline for the worse.

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  • A close-up of a document which reads,
    By Robin Oliverio 23 days ago

    The Shady 1950s Experiment That Tried To Harness The Power Of Mind Control

    The Cold War played host to an abundance of strange and twisted experiments, including this controversial attempt to use drugs to weaponize mind control.

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  • Water swirling around cut watermelon
    By Tiffany Betts 23 days ago

    The Fruit That's More Hydrating Than Watermelon

    Watermelon is a popular summer-time snack thanks to its high water content, but there's another overlooked fruit that actually has watermelon beat.

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  • smiling woman holds supplement capsule up, with several in other hand
    By Daniel Meagher 24 days ago

    Unbanned: These Peptides Could Be Greenlit By The FDA Soon

    Synthetic peptides are a hot medical trend, but how safe are they? Proper trials are still scarce, yet there are many arguments to greenlight them regardless.

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  • Researcher collecting a soil sample for testing
    By Tiffany Betts 25 days ago

    The Real Difference Between Topsoil And Potting Soil, According To Science

    When it comes to gardening, the term 'soil' gets tossed around liberally, but there's actually a big difference between topsoil and potting soil.

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  • A woman standing on a scale
    By George Hale 29 days ago

    Why Retatrutide Could Be The Next Game-Changing Peptide

    GLP-1s like Ozempic may be all the rage right now, but Retatrutide, may soon rise to prominence by combining the best aspects of many similar peptides.

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  • Businessman falling asleep at his desk with sticky notes over his eyes with open eyes drawn them
    By Tiffany Betts 1 month ago

    Taking These Two Supplements Together Is Scientifically Proven To Help Sleep

    Getting a good night's sleep is one of the most important things you can do for yourself, but if you're having trouble, these supplements can help.

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  • Person holding bananas over a shopping cart full of other fruit
    By Kristeen Cherney 1 month ago

    A Bottle Of This Hydrating Beverage Has More Potassium Than A Banana

    The nutritional appeal of bananas lies in the massive amounts of potassium they pack between their peels, but this common drink has even more.

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  • A hand with blue-painted fingernails holds used coffee grounds.
    By George Hale 1 month ago

    Don't Toss Your Leftover Coffee Grounds - Science Has A Better Idea

    Coffee is a pretty regular part of many a morning ritual, but you might want to hold onto those leftover grounds. Your yard might thank you for it.

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  • Female in jeans pinching her belly fat
    By Daniel Meagher 1 month ago

    The Bizarre Object Scientists Say Your Stomach Acid Can Dissolve

    Stomach acid is a surprisingly strong substance, even able to dissolve some shocking objects. But that doesn't mean swallowing just anything is safe.

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  • Whole potatoes falling into pot of boiling water
    By Elaine Todd 1 month ago

    The Surprising Thing Science Reveals About Cooking Potatoes

    There's little that compares to the texture of a perfectly cooked potato, and it's no surprise to learn that there's a bit of science behind it.

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  • Woman holding her temples with her fingers and colorful lightning bolts surrounding her head
    By Tiffany Betts 1 month ago

    The 'Melatonin Hangover' Phenomenon Is Easily Explained By Science

    Melatonin is one of the most common over-the-counter sleep aids available, but it could be giving you a 'hangover' and science may explain why.

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  • Woman looking at juice bottle in store while looking at smartphone
    By Kristeen Cherney 1 month ago

    'No Artificial Colors' Doesn't Mean What You Think It Does

    Claims about artificial colors are everywhere in food products, but national policies have actually changed exactly what that distinction actually means.

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  • A black and white image of two scientists working with lab equipment while wearing safety gear.
    By Robin Oliverio 1 month ago

    The Shady '50s Government Experiment That Changed The US Forever

    Although we count on the government for numerous services, it hasn't always behaved as a reliable partner, especially when you look back to the '50s.

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  • Cupcake with green frosting lying frosting side down on a wood floor
    By George Hale 1 month ago

    The Truth About The '5-Second Rule' Is Easily Explained By Science

    Have you ever dropped food on the floor only to invoke the '5-second rule' before finishing up your snack? Well, science has some thoughts on that.

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  • Two cups of cranberry juice on a table with cranberries surrounding them and floating in the cups while a bowl of cranberries rests blurred in the background.
    By Robin Oliverio 1 month ago

    The Cranberry Juice 'Myth' That Has Science Divided

    The urinary tract–cleansing properties of cranberries are widely touted, but you may be surprised to know that the science on this topic is divided.

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  • A glass being filled with bubbly, dark brown soda at a soda dispenser.
    By George Hale 2 months ago

    The Scientific Reasons Coke Tastes Better At McDonald's

    I've you've ever had a soft drink at a McDonald's, you've likely noticed that Coca-Cola seems to taste better beneath its iconic golden arches.

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  • Hand scratching itchy, red skin
    By Tiffany Betts 2 months ago

    The Reason Our Skin Itches Is Grosser Than You Think

    Even though having an itch is innocuous, the underlying reason you have the itch in the first place could be more disgusting than you imagined.

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