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Science Uncovered
Scientific facts, experiments, and logic demystified.
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Elias Nash
The Final Sense The Human Body Loses Before Death, According To Science
Death is one of life's final mysteries, but it might not be quite as final as you think, because even the clinically dead can still sense the world around them. Continue reading... View more
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Elias Nash
The One Thing Humans Must Do To Avoid Extinction, According To Stephen Hawking
Everyone has a few ideas about how humanity will end, but one of the brightest minds of the modern era had some thoughts on how to keep us going. Continue reading... View more
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Daniel Meagher
Scientists Found Fossil Footprints In Kenya And Made A Fascinating Discovery
Fossil hunters in Kenya have uncovered footprints on an ancient shore that are teaching us something entirely new about how ancient hominins lived. Continue reading... View more
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Daniel Meagher
Scientists Gave Cephalopods A Cognitive Test (And They Passed)
Dolphins might come to mind when it comes to smart animals; cephalopods probably don't. But this experiment found they passed a test made for human children. Continue reading... View more
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Joe Roberts
The Spider Species That Produces Some Of The World's Finest Silk
Though most people aren't the biggest fan of spiders, their silk is a biological marvel, and the silk of this species has been used to make works of art. Continue reading... View more
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Joe Roberts
The 'Useless' Organ Only Some Humans Have
Humans are the product of thousands of years of evolution, so it's no surprise that sometimes we come with a few spare parts of unknown purpose. Continue reading... View more
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Kristeen Cherney
The Absolute Rainiest Cities In The United States
Some cities are known for cloudy skies, and others for sunshine and surf. But those lines can blur, and some sunny spots have surprising levels of rain. Continue reading... View more
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Pauli Poisuo
The Creepiest Things AI Bots Have Done
AI is undoubtedly beneficial in many ways. But the pervasive technology, AI chatbots in particular, has had some creepy issues as it has developed. Continue reading... View more
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Daniel Meagher
The Unexpected Reason Bugs Flock To Your Porch Light
It's not news that bugs fly around lights, but the reason why is a bit more of a mystery. According to research, there might be a biological reason. Continue reading... View more
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Daniel Meagher
Why You Should Never Leave Powdered Coffee Creamer Near Open Fire
Powdered coffee creamer is a pretty regular staple of many kitchen pantries, but if you're not careful, it has the possibility of becoming quite destructive. Continue reading... View more
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Joe Roberts
Why This Common Household Spider Has Terrifying Eyes
Spiders are pretty scary to plenty of people, but the terrifyingly large eyes of this species also set them far apart from their arachnid cousins. Continue reading... View more
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Joe Roberts
Dinosaurs Once Roamed Antarctica, But The Continent Looked Completely Different
Antarctica is famously an icy wasteland in the modern day, but far in the past, dinosaurs once roamed a very different, incredibly lush, continent. Continue reading... View more
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Joe Roberts
Could Humans Ever Become Venomous?
I'm sure we've all met a few toxic personalities in our time, but someone who is truly venomous isn't likely, but does that mean that it's impossible? Continue reading... View more
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Elaine Todd
11 Animal Species Scientists Saved From The Brink Of Extinction
With human activity having quite an effect on the Earth, many animal species have gone extinct. Fortunately, though, that doesn't always end in tragedy. Continue reading... View more
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Joe Roberts
The Scytodes Spider Uses A Fascinating Trick To Trap Its Prey
While most people think of spiders spinning webs to catch prey, the Scytodes makes use of a different tactic to paralyze their prey before devouring them. Continue reading... View more
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Joe Roberts
The Blood Type That Could Increase Your Risk Of Memory Problems
Different blood types can be associated with different health conditions, including memory issues. But that association may not be entirely straightforward. Continue reading... View more
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Daniel Meagher
Here's Why This Type Of Plant-Eating Dinosaur Was One Of The Most Successful
Though the dinosaurs were all killed by a meteor, not all were created equal in life. This species in particular was adept at survival in a way others weren't. Continue reading... View more
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Daniel Meagher
Albert Einstein Predicted This Unique Phenomenon And Now We Can See It With Our Own Eyes
Albert Einstein is famous for his contributions to physics, even predicting this strange and fascinating gravitational effect, now visible to modern scientists. Continue reading... View more
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Joe Roberts
The Invasive Baby Spider That Uses Wind To 'Fly'
This invasive spiderling is floating its way along the East Coast of the U.S., and scientists are left wondering just how much damage they might cause. Continue reading... View more
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Joe Roberts
Growing A Beard Has An Unexpected Effect On What People Think Of You
Whether facial hair looks good is a matter of opinion, but researchers have found that it actually affects not just mating habits, but wider perception as well. Continue reading... View more
