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The Earth is not flat. Here's how you can prove it.
Crocodiles have been called “living fossils.” That is, the species has remained unaltered for vast periods of geologic time. They’ve become so perfectly adapted to their ecological niche that millions […]
Recent American presidents have all faced a crisis of legitimacy in a trend that threatens the health of our democracy.
And do our black holes give birth to baby Universes? When it comes to our understanding of the Universe, the 20th century was full of surprises. A little over 100 […]
Let’s talk about swans. All swans are birds or, more specifically, waterfowl. They are large and sport long, slender necks. They migrate south for the winter, traveling in that eye-catching […]
Is your masturbation routine benefitting your sex life? Here's how to tell…
'Critical Tourist Map of Oslo' offers uniquely dark perspective on Norway's capital.
The researchers say their findings support the idea that low biodiversity in modern living environments could lead to "uneducated" immune systems.
Turns out gender assumptions have been going on for quite some time.
The first Earth-sized planet without a parent star has just been discovered. For countless millennia, planets beyond our Solar System were mere speculation. Today, we know of over 4,000 confirmed […]
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The color of toys has a much deeper effect on children than some parents may realize.
Researchers design microdevices that can gradually deliver medicine by latching on to intestines.
A new study shows you should put down the toilet lid when flushing to avoid coronavirus and other illnesses.
It's "the biggest blow to the war on drugs to date," said Kassandra Frederique, executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance.
Social media seems to stress some people out. Maybe its time for a break?
What is more important, that a treatment helps keep people healthy or that it meshes with our morals?
Distancing doesn't have to mean distant.
In this 1915 map, Lady Liberty shines her light in the West on women in the East, still in electoral darkness
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The ability to speak up and ask will give these future leaders a much needed boost.
It's a precautionary measure stemming from fears that mutated coronavirus strains may reduce the efficacy of future vaccines.