How Long Does It Take For The Body To Absorb Water?
Most of us have probably heard that we need 8 ounces of water per day, but how long does it take our body to absorb that water when we drink it?
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The Largest Underwater Creature Ever Found Is An Animal You Might Not Expect
A 2024 underwater expedition came upon a large structure thought to be a shipwreck. In reality, it was a large animal, and a surprising one, at that.
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Airplane Oxygen Masks Don't Last As Long As You'd Think
The last thing anyone wants to see is the oxygen masks dropping during the middle of their flight, especially because they don't have much oxygen.
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The World's First Orange Shark Is The Result Of Two Rare Conditions
Sharks are unique creatures, but this orange shark is something truly strange. And it's raised some interesting questions to scientists about the ocean depths.
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How High Does Your Cat Really Get When They Eat Catnip?
Most cat lovers will be intimately familiar with the effects of catnip, but is your cat intoxicated, hallucinating, or is something else going on?
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Potassium Nitrate Reaction Experiments
Potassium nitrate is an ionic salt that's rather versatile in the lab, able to be used in a number of different reactions. Here are a few of them
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Here's How Bill Nye Really Feels About Humans Moving To Mars
It's not uncommon to hear science romantics gush about a future in which we establish a colony on Mars, but not everyone thinks this is a good idea.
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Science Easily Explains Why Working From Home Makes Us Happier
Few people like working in an office environment, and it turns out it's not just in your head, working in an office can literally be bad for you.
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7 Telling Signs A Couple Really Trusts Each Other, According To Psychology
Romance can be complicated, but there are trends when it comes to healthy relationships. Trust between partners is one of those trends, and it's easy to spot.
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How Long Does It Take For A Body To Get Cold After Death?
The human body burns at a steady 98 degrees Fahrenheit, but once that flame is extinguished, how long does it take for our heat to dissipate?
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The World's Most Indestructible Bacteria Can Survive Conditions That Would Kill A Human
We're all taught to wash our hands regularly in order to kill bacteria and germs, but there's one bacterium that isn't afraid of a little hand soap.
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Rotten Egg Stench Engulfs Massachusetts City. Here's The Bizarre Reason Why
A city in Massachusetts has recently been smelling foul, and it's putting residents off. But the reason for the stench is much bigger than this one town.
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Wildlife Experts Are Releasing Giant, Prehistoric Fish That Can Grow Over 100 Pounds
This giant fish was once incredibly prevalent in nature, but in recent years, its numbers have dropped. Fortunately, experts are trying to bring it back.
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The Triceratops Debate Most People Haven't Heard Of
There's a lot we don't know about dinosaurs, and even the experts disagree on some things, but who knew there was a debate about Triceratops?
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The Painful Reason Mars Would Be One Of The Worst Planets To Die On
Humans have been talking about living on Mars for a long time, but Mars would probably kill you pretty quickly, but just how bad would it be?
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We Finally Know Why Some Rivers Split
Have you ever wondered why a river splits? Scientists have, and until very recently they haven't had any idea about how this phenomenon happens.
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Here's One Big Reason Why Scientists Wear White Lab Coats
When people picture a scientist in their head, they conjure an image of a person in a white lab coat, but why do scientists wear white coats anyway?
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If You Have This Blood Type, You Could Be At Greater Risk For Stomach Cancer
Most people only worry about their blood type before a surgery or giving blood to the Red Cross, but it could help you predict your risk for cancer.
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A 'Useless' Organ You Might Find On Your Ear Once Had A Unique Purpose
The human body has a lot of evolutionary baggage, including a tiny protrusion that may be on your ears, and is a left-over from our primate past.
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The 7 Coolest Moon Phenomena You Can Catch In The Night Sky
Most nights, the moon just looks like a gray orb in the sky, but on some occasions, it can look quite special. And the science at play isn't too complicated.
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Here's One Big Reason Why Scientists Want To Bring Back Woolly Mammoths
The woolly mammoth has been gone for a few thousand years and one company has plans to bring it back, but is it doing it for the right reasons?
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A Colorful New Species Has Been Hiding In Our Aquariums For Nearly 20 Years
New species aren't always found in the densest jungles, sometimes they can be just under your nose, hiding in the aquarium in your living room.
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The 'Old People Smell' Phenomenon Is Easily Explained By Science
When it comes to our memories of visiting our grandparents, many of us can recall a not-unpleasant smell, but why do the elderly have a distinct odor?
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The Gross Science Behind Chlorine And 'Pool Smell'
If you've ever been to a public pool, you can probably remember its distinct smell, but does that odor come from the chlorine, or something else?
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The Big Reason This Popular Cow Myth Is False
If you're in touch with your local folk wisdom, you may have heard a few old wives' tales in your time, but you may have wondered about this cow myth.
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This Popular Fruit Is Actually Radioactive (But You'd Have To Eat A Billion Of Them)
It's commonly known that bananas are high in potassium, a potentially radioactive element, but how radioactive are they, and can they hurt you?
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A New Fanged Animal Species Discovered In 2024 Has Two Unique Traits
It's not uncommon for unidentified animal species to be mistaken for a species we already know, which is what happened with this fanged critter.
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