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  • Person in pajamas walking into bathroom at night
    By Kristeen Cherney 11 hours ago

    What Peeing In The Middle Of The Night Could Reveal About Your Heart Health

    Peeing in the middle of the night happens sometimes, but if that's a persistent problem, it might actually be a sign of some larger underlying health problems.

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  • Lightning strike flashes through clouds
    By George Hale 14 hours ago

    The Popular Myth About Lightning People Need To Stop Believing

    Lightning is the topic of some fun sayings, but that doesn't mean those idioms are true. In fact, believing them might actually prove to be a safety hazard.

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  • Closeup of bed bug on fabric
    By George Hale 16 hours ago

    A Bed Bug's Worst Fear Was Discovered By Accident (And It's Not What You'd Expect)

    A fear of discovering bed bugs in your bedding is perfectly reasonable, but you might be surprised to discover what it is a bed bug is afraid of.

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  • Human body lying in a morturary
    By George Hale 20 hours ago

    You Probably Didn't Expect The Body To Make Noise After Death

    Death may be the end of this mortal life but that doesn't mean that the body that remains doesn't still have something to say before it's dust.

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  • A headshot of Heinz von Foerster
    By Robin Oliverio 1 day ago

    How A 1960's Physicist Predicted The World Is Going To End On November 13, 2026

    Theories of the impending end of the world are a dime a dozen, but some of those theories take themselves a little bit less seriously than others.

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  • Hand grabs handful of plastic pellets from a large debris bin
    By Daniel Meagher 2 days ago

    The Myth About Recycling Plastic That People Should Stop Believing

    It's commonly believed that recycling plastic waste on a large scale will have a positive impact on the environment, but the truth is a bit more ugly.

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  • Scientist studying bacteria in a Petri dish
    By George Hale 2 days ago

    Scientists Reveal What Bacteria Is Actually Living In Your Belly Button

    Scientists have taken a look at the belly button and found it to be a surprisingly unique microbiome that varies quite a bit from person to person.

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  • A hand with blue-painted fingernails holds used coffee grounds.
    By George Hale 2 days 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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  • Red headed young girl blowing bubble gum
    By Daniel Meagher 2 days ago

    Is It Actually Dangerous To Swallow Chewing Gum?

    Myths say that chewing gum stays in your stomach for seven years, but is that true? Or does gum actually present some other potential dangers?

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  • A woman waking up in the morning, stretching out her arms and smiling
    By Ing Wei Khor 3 days ago

    Unexpected Traits That Psychologists Notice About People Who Wake Up Early

    Whether you're a morning bird or a night owl seems like a harmless distinction, but it might actually say something about your psychology and ability.

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  • A close-up of a screen that is monitoring vital signs including heart rhythm.
    By Robin Oliverio 3 days ago

    The Final Heart Rhythm Doctors Often See Before Death

    The science of death often seems strange and scary, but there are some trends, including this particular pattern of heartbeats associated with the end of life.

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  • Female in jeans pinching her belly fat
    By Daniel Meagher 3 days 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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  • A team of medical care workers rush a patient on a gurney to the emergency room
    By George Hale 3 days ago

    What Is The 'Golden Hour' And Is It Linked To Death?

    The 'golden hour' is a mythically vital span of time associated with emergency medical care, but has its importance been exaggerated? It's a bit complicated.

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  • Whole potatoes falling into pot of boiling water
    By Elaine Todd 3 days 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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  • Brown widow spider at the base of a flower with red stem
    By Daniel Allen 4 days ago

    The Dangerous Spider You Could Find Hiding Under Your Car

    Although the black widow gets all the notoriety, its little-known cousin is much more widespread and enjoys living in the same places you do.

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  • Health care professional listening to elderly woman's heart with stethoscope
    By George Hale 4 days ago

    Some Of The Unhealthiest Foods For Your Heart, According To Science

    Not all foods are created equally, in fact, some of them are really bad for you, especially when it comes to your heart and cardiovascular health.

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  • Scuba diver grabbing shark around its eyes
    By Daniel Meagher 4 days ago

    How To 'Hypnotize' A Shark, According To Science

    You almost never want to find yourself face-to-face with a shark, but if you do, there's a simple hack you can use to temporarily immobilize it.

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  • The pneumatophore of a Portuguese man-of-war, floating on the water.
    By Robin Oliverio 4 days ago

    This Jellyfish Look-Alike That Never Floats Alone

    The oceans are full of strange and fascinating sea creatures, but few are as unique as the not-quite-a jellyfish, the Portuguese man-of-war.

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  • Cow eating hay
    By Kristeen Cherney 4 days ago

    Scientists Want To Feed Cows Seaweed And It Is Not For The Reason You Think

    Most cows are content to munch on the food they have in front of them, but some scientists think they need a splash of seaweed in their diet.

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  • A person setting one foot on a bathroom scale
    By George Hale 5 days ago

    The Myth About Weight Loss People Should Stop Believing

    When it comes to weight loss, you are going to hear a lot of things from a lot of places, but some weight-loss myths are more pernicious than others.

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  • A worried-looking senior couple sitting in a plane
    By Pauli Poisuo 5 days ago

    Scientists Say Older Couples Shouldn't Sit Together On Planes. Here's Why

    Being with the people you love is par for the course when on vacation, but new research suggests that older adults should sit apart on planes.

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  • Woman holding her temples with her fingers and colorful lightning bolts surrounding her head
    By Tiffany Betts 6 days 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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  • A hand wrapping a car key in aluminum foil
    By Pauli Poisuo 6 days ago

    Why People Are Wrapping Their Car Keys In Aluminum Foil

    If you've seen people wrapping their car keys in foil, that's not just a strange fashion statement or trend. It's actually a clever way to keep your car safe.

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  • Artemis II crew members, from left, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, participate in crew lunar observations training in the Orion mockup at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.
    By Robin Oliverio 7 days ago

    Inside Artemis II: What Living Aboard NASA's Lunar Spacecraft Really Looks Like

    The Orion spacecraft is on its way to the moon, and its four astronauts are going to have to make some living adjustments during their 10-day mission.

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  • Legs of people running outside with sun in the background.
    By George Hale 7 days ago

    The Real Reason You Want To Spit During A Workout

    If you've ever spent any time in the gym, you're probably familiar with the urge to spit after cranking out some sets, but why do we feel that way?

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  • Donald Trump putting fork into mouth
    By Daniel Meagher 8 days ago

    Trump's Daily Diet Explained By Science

    President Trump's love for McDonald's and Diet Coke is widely known, but how could those and other dietary choices be affecting his overall health?

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  • Storm with several bolts of lightning over a city
    By Tiffany Betts 8 days ago

    Never Leave This Type Of Kitchen Appliance Plugged In Before A Storm

    Thunderstorms are dangerous weather events, particularly because of the lightning which can damage or break certain appliances in your kitchen.

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