Why Cavemen Rarely Lived Past 30, And What Changed Everything
Human lifespans have increased significantly over time, but that didn't actually occur until surprisingly recently. Even then, its causes are complicated.
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Scientists Didn't Expect This To Happen To The Brain Minutes After Death
The idea that one's life flashes before their eyes at the time of death is a popular one, but thanks to EEG readings, we might actually have proof.
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The Only US State Without The Black Widow Spider
If you're an arachnophobe and you have a particular distaste for black widows, then you need to head for this state where there are none to be found.
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The Scientist That Believed Intelligent Alien Life Existed On Mars
Scientists continue to look for signs of alien life on Mars, but this scientist truly popularized the idea, claiming to find canals on the Red Planet's surface.
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The Truth About What These 7 Dinosaurs Really Looked Like
Science fiction makes it seem like dinosaurs were huge reptiles. But between smaller sizes, feathers, and other factors, they usually looked quite different.
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The Surprising Reason Some People Sneeze When They Look At The Sun
If you're the kind of person who opens their windows to the morning sun and promptly has a sneezing fit, you're not alone, and science can explain it.
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What Drinking Diet Soda Every Day Does To Your Body
Diet soda is marketed as a healthy alternative to its more sugary cousin, but is that true? As it turns out, diet soda comes with its own share of problems.
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11 Attractive Traits That Have Nothing To Do With Appearance
In terms of romance, attractive appearances are one thing, but there are many other traits (including, but not limited to, humor) that can draw people together.
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This Widely Used Medication Could Reduce Anxiety, According To Science
Beta-blockers have been a common cardiovascular drug for years, but more and more, doctors are turning to these heart drugs to treat anxiety.
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2 Reasons You Should Sleep On Your Left Side
Not all sleeping positions are made equal, and whether you sleep on your back, front, or side (specifically your left side) can affect your health in odd ways.
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The Deadly Spider Scientists Don't Want You To Squish
Your immediate reaction to seeing a black widow spider might be to promptly squish it, but you should probably restrain yourself in New Zealand.
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Newborn Baby Smell: The Science Behind This Phenomenon
There's really nothing quite like the scent of a newborn baby, and yet it's a hard smell to precisely pin down, but science does offer some answers.
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Scientists Played Music For Cows And Made A Fascinating Discovery
It's universally understood that music is good for the soul, but you might be surprised to learn that adage extends to cow souls as well.
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The Real Reason It Feels Impossible To Wake Up To Your Alarm Clock
Even if you're a morning person, getting yourself out of bed some days can be a real drag, but don't worry, it's not just you, it even has a name.
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Scientists Say This Asteroid Will Miss Earth And May Strike The Moon Instead
The latest asteroid to pass by the Earth will be back in a few years — it's not coming for us, but it may be on a collision course with the moon.
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Why Death By Blue-Ringed Octopus Is One Of The Worst Ways To Die
Despite being tiny and cute, the blue-ringed octopus is one of the most venomous animals on the planet with a bite that can lead to a grisly death.
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Science Explains Why This Texas City Is The Coldest In The State
Everything is bigger in Texas, and people might think that to be true of the temperature, too. But this small town is strangely cold, and might get even colder.
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9 Bugs That Look Like Ticks But Aren't
Ticks are perhaps scary for their bloodsucking nature, and there are quite a few other insects that look like them. However, those insects are quite different.
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The Largest Dinosaur Footprint Site In The UK Was Discovered By Accident
Workers in a U.K. quarry didn't expect to stumble upon ancient dinosaur tracks. Nor could they have expected the surprising tale that those tracks told.
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Russia's First AI-Powered Robot Suffered An Embarrassing Fate
AI has been a rather controversial topic, but situations (like this one involving Russia's first AI-powered robot) remind us that it's still a work in progress.
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7 Effects Of Being A Loner, According To Psychology
Different people have different reasons for preferring solitude, but that preference could also say a surprising amount about other parts of your personality.
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The World's Biggest Spider Web Is More Crowded Than You Think
No one likes walking into a spider web, no matter how big it is, but it's not the size of the web that matters, it's the number of residents.
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One Big Reason Why Scientists Want To Clone Cows
Cows are a surprisingly common subject for scientific research, and scientists have decided to try cloning them, genetically perfecting them for this reason.
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How Astronomers Really Think The World Will End
All good things must come to an end, and so too must the world, but it turns out that astronomers think about it differently than most people.
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The Best Exercise For Sleep Isn't Running Or Lifting Weights
Everyone is trying to get better sleep at night, and one of the best ways to do it is with exercise, but not all workouts are built the same.
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Scientists Can't Quite Believe What A Rock And Soap Have In Common
Things break, that's just a fact of life, and we may not have a general understanding of how things fragment, we may have figured out the results.
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What Really Happens When You Get Your Fingerprints Scanned
Now that they're in smartphones, fingerprint scanners seem to be everywhere, but what's really going on behind the scenes when they're scanned?
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Science Easily Explains Why Your Car Headlights Can Turn Foggy And Yellow
If you've ever had a car for more than a year, you've likely had to deal with foggy, yellow headlights, and to understand why, we can turn to science.
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The Fascinating Death Ritual Of Elephants Explained
It's well-known that elephants are extraordinarily intelligent, but what many may not know is that elephants have been known to bury their dead.
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The Breakfast Habit That Could Increase Your Early Death Risk
While breakfast may not be the most important meal of the day, you're certainly better off taking some time out to eat it, or you may regret it.
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The Cool Science Behind Fluffy Snow
A perfect winter wonderland often includes fluffy snow, but the science behind that snow is rather specific. Not only that, but it's surprisingly dangerous.
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