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  • A blood pressure cuff with a red toy heart sitting next to it
    By Tiffany Betts 2 hours ago

    The Popular Supplement That Might Help Reduce High Blood Pressure

    High blood pressure is heavily associated with cardiovascular disease, but it's also very avoidable. This supplement might even help bring it down.

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  • A portion of a submarine fiber optic cable on the ocean floor.
    By Robin Oliverio 6 hours ago

    Why The World's First Transatlantic Internet Cable Is Being Pulled From The Ocean

    We've been laying cable across oceans since the 19th century, but the oldest internet cable in the Atlantic is being raised from the sea floor.

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  • Oil refinery fire, large round oil depot in flames with black smoke
    By Daniel Meagher 1 day ago

    What Happens When Fuel Depots Burn For Days After Airstrikes

    The nature of modern warfare invariably leads to the targeting of fuel supplies, but what is the environmental cost of burning all that fuel?

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  • Human anatomy model with internal organs
    By Kristeen Cherney 2 days ago

    Scientists Still Debate These 6 'Useless' Organs

    The human body is still a mystery, and some organs have largely been considered useless in one way or another. However, the truth may not be quite that simple.

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  • Donald Trump speaking with Dr. Phil
    By Daniel Meagher 3 days ago

    What Scientists Say About Trump's Sleep Habits

    Donald Trump claims to sleep very little every night, concerning not only the public, but also scientists who have pointed out the issues with such habits.

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  • Photo of box jellyfish showing bell and part of tentacles
    By Ing Wei Khor 4 days ago

    Why Death By Box Jellyfish Is One Of The Worst Ways To Die

    The box jellyfish is ethereally beautiful, but it's also a specialized predator with a venomous sting that's not only painful, but also hard to treat.

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  • A woman stretches on her bed in front of a window as the sun rises.
    By Robin Oliverio 4 days ago

    The Morning Habit Scientists Don't Want You To Try

    Everyone agrees that waking up can be a hassle, and we all have morning routines to cope with that, but some routines you should probably abandon.

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  • A close-up off the Doomsday Clock.
    By Robin Oliverio 5 days ago

    Scientists Suggest Earth's Final Days Might Be Closer Than Ever Before

    The end of the world is an eventuality that cannot be escaped, but one group of scientists believe that the end is closer than you may think.

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  • Vector illustrations of various body parts
    By Tiffany Betts 5 days ago

    The Unexpected Body Part That Can Start 'Leaking' At Any Moment

    Your body is a well oiled machine that will last you for decades if you take care of it, that's why you never want to encounter any surprise leaks.

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  • Woman sleeping in bed
    By Kristeen Cherney 6 days ago

    The Sleep Shortcut Scientists Don't Want You To Trust

    Sleep often eludes many people, which can lead to certain habits to make up for that fact. But just because a habit is common, it isn't necessarily healthy.

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  • commercial passenger plane flying through storm cloud with lightning surrounding it
    By Daniel Meagher 6 days ago

    One Big Reason Why Plane Turbulence Is Getting Worse

    If you like to travel on the regular, you might have noticed that turbulence during air travel has become much more common than it used to be.

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  • Jack Russell dog looks at camera while gloved hand prepares a vaccine
    By Daniel Meagher 6 days ago

    Why Death By Rabies Is One Of The Worst Ways To Die

    Being sick is never any fun, but coming down with a case of the rabies is the worst kind of sick you can be just because its death is so brutal.

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  • Black smoke billows following an airstrike in Iran.
    By Robin Oliverio 7 days ago

    What Happens When Airstrikes Trigger Environment Disasters

    War is a sad reality of life, but one aspect often overlooked is the horrifying ecological damage that can linger long after the shooting stops.

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  • Billowing black smoke from airstrike on Iranian oil facilities as mask-clad workers cross an empty field
    By Tiffany Betts 7 days ago

    What Iran's 'Black Rain' Could Do To The Human Body

    Air strikes on oil facilities in Iran have caused acid rain, otherwise known as "black rain," and the biological effects of that are rather concerning,

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  • Brown-haired mother holding baby to chest, looking downcast
    By Daniel Meagher 7 days ago

    Women Lose Part Of Their Brain During Pregnancy And Scientists Think They Know Why

    "Baby brain" is a concept that's been around for a while, but there's been little research on why it exists. Now, scientists might know what purpose it serves.

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  • Young woman, eyes closed hand to forehead, red blushed cheeks
    By Daniel Meagher 8 days ago

    What Blushing Actually Reveals About Your Nervous System

    No one is immune from blushing, the ultimate mark of embarrassment, and that's because it's entirely controlled by the autonomic nervous system.

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  • Large groupings of ice in the Arctowski Peninsula of West Antarctica.
    By Robin Oliverio 9 days ago

    Antarctica's Ice Is Quietly Controlling More Than Scientists Once Thought

    It's generally accepted that climate change causes Antarctic ice to melt, but you might be surprised to learn how that ice melt affects the climate.

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  • Woman plugging nose in response to bad odor
    By Daniel Meagher 10 days ago

    The Strange Science Behind The Basement Smell Everyone Notices

    If you've been in a basement or two, you're probably familiar with that unique smell. That's jus a bit of biology in action, but also something you can combat.

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  • Mosquito planted on white background
    By Daniel Meagher 11 days ago

    Why Death By Mosquito Is One Of The Worst Ways To Die

    Mosquitoes are responsible for thousands of deaths per year, owing to the diseases they cause, none of which are a particularly pleasant way to go.

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  • A bedside table with books, a plant, an illuminated lamp, and two lit candles.
    By Robin Oliverio 11 days ago

    Unsettling Reasons Why You Should Never Sleep With The Lights On

    Given the sheer volume of light-emitting screens in our life, we may not be aware of the magnitude of influence light has on our well being.

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  • artwork of brain with abstract nature background
    By Elias Nash 12 days ago

    Dreams Are Doing A Lot More Than Entertaining Your Sleeping Brain

    Dreams are one of those things that everyone does (even if you don't remember it), but no one is quite sure why, although we do have some guesses.

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  • Woman looking exasperated in a store
    By Pauli Poisuo 12 days ago

    Science Explains Why Shopping Triggers The Urge To Poop

    If you've ever entered your favorite bookstore, set for some quality time looking for your next read only to be beset with an urge, you're not alone.

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  • Lone man in a desolate area.
    By Robin Oliverio 13 days ago

    This Scientist Has A Bold Prediction For The Next Dominant Animal Species

    If we're not careful, then this whole thing we call the human race will come crashing down, but what sort of creature will rise to take our place?

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  • Close up of an eye over a black background.
    By Robin Oliverio 13 days ago

    Scientists Were Surprised By What The Human Eye Does After Death

    For the longest time, successfully transplanting an entire eye has been beyond reach, but a new study brings hope that they may soon be viable.

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  • A woman covering her ears with her hands while grimacing.
    By Robin Oliverio 14 days ago

    Why The Sound Of Chewing Might Drive You Crazy

    Does the sound of someone munching on carrots drive you up the wall? You're not alone and you may be surprised there's a word for this phenomenon.

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  • A blood pressure cuff resting next to a toy heart in front of a blue background.
    By Robin Oliverio 14 days ago

    This Simple Mistake Could Be Skewing Your Blood Pressure Readings

    Blood pressure is one of the most important vital signs to check just because hypertension is so dangerous, but you could be getting inflated numbers.

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  • Donald Trump seated in Oval Office signing a document
    By Daniel Meagher 15 days ago

    The 'Poopy' Trump Rumor That's Actually Based In Science

    Plenty of rumors have flown about regarding President Donald Trump's health, including a this one which might align neatly with other prevalent assumptions.

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