The Multiverse Theory Completely Explained
The idea of multiple worlds is a trope in many movies and television shows. But, believe it or not, it is based on science and philosophy.
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The Real-Life Story Of The Girl Living With Only Half A Brain
It's a sad fact of life that our bodies can seem to turn against themselves, requiring truly drastic measures to preserve some semblance of life.
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Can Opera Singers Break Glass With Their Voice?
The various incarnations of "MythBusters" got a lot of mileage out of demonstrating physics with real-world applications. Like, break glass with a voice?
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Why Are Half-Life Measurements Used?
Half-life measurements are a staple of scientific study, but what exactly are they, and why are they used. This is why half-life measurements are used.
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This Is How 3D Glasses Really Work
3D technology has changed a bit over the last century, but the foundation of how 3D glasses really work still starts with the way the eyes function.
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The Unusual Way Baby Birds Breathe Inside Their Eggs
It's not at all obvious how developing birds get oxygen, but heres' the unusual way baby birds breathe inside their eggs.
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The Science Behind The Rare Condition Known As Walking Corpse Syndrome
In a 2013 interview with New Scientist, a man named Graham described the sensation of his brain dying. He had a rare condition known as walking corpse syndrome.
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The Scientific Reason Why Some Potato Chips Are Green
Generally speaking, the schoolyard isn't necessarily the best source for scientific information, especially around nutrition. For instance, green potato chips.
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The Truth Behind The Phenomenon Of The Ant Death Spiral
There's almost never just one ant. They're almost always spotted in groups, sometimes measuring in the thousands, often marching -- but where, and why?
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Why Dragonflies Are The World's Deadliest Hunters
Wee beasties flying through the air, alighting where they aren't wanted, usually get dismissed as "bugs." If it's a dragonfly, prepare to be impressed.
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The Mysterious Starquake That Rocked The Earth
In 2004, a massive wave of energy washed over the Earth and left a string of disabled satellites in its wake. A mysterious starquake had rocked the Earth.
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The Science Behind Natural Swimming Pools
Swimming is part of many people's regular exercise regimen, a whole-body workout in a body of chemical-laced water. And chemistry is just one drawback.
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The Real Reason Boiling Water Happens Faster On Mt. Everest
Mountain climbing has its inherent challenges. A mountain like Everest takes time, skills, and modified expectations. Like, around boiling water.
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Would A Cockroach Really Be Able To Survive A Nuclear War?
Growing up in the shadow of nuclear annihilation has certainly put a damper on the carefree aspects of childhood. Humanity would be eradicated. And cockroaches?
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Could A Human Hibernate If They Wanted To?
A nap is one thing. A good night's sleep is another. But hibernation? Isn't that for bears and other woodland creatures? The answer is complex.
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What Are The Marfa Lights?
The Marfa lights - also known as "ghost" or "mystery" lights - are a unique phenomenon that occurs off U.S. 90 just outside the town of Marfa, Texas.
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The Science Behind Transplanted Organ Rejection
As much as a marvel organ transplantation is, it's not without its risks. One of those risks is organ rejection, and here is the science behind it.
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The Science Behind The Creepy World Of Forensic Entomology
Forensic entomology -- the study of insects in criminal investigations -- provides crucial information in death cases.
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A History Of The Search For Water On Other Planets
Life on Earth is dependent on water, so scientists look for water on other planets for possible life elsewhere. Here is the history of that search.
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The Real Reason Astronauts Are Taking Tide Into Space
Astronauts are taking Tide to space, in an attempt to revolutionize how laundry is done up there. Tide might be the key to making astronaut clothes cleaner.
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Why Scientists Once Thought The Retinas Of The Dead Held Memories
There have been plenty of (ultimately misguided) attempts to understand the mysteries of human anatomy, from phrenology (reading head bumps) to optography.
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The Macabre Truth Of The Smell Of Fresh-Cut Grass
Human communication alone is a complex business, involving sight and sound, and the other senses, too. Come to find out that grass also communicates.
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Fascinating Flying Reptiles That Existed During The Age Of Dinosaurs
Pterosaurs are often confused with dinosaurs, but genetically they are of different lineages. Let's take a look at some of these fascinating flying reptiles.
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The Strange Way Bats Give Birth
Think of bats, and you might think of vampires, Batman, or infestations in the attic. But bats are actually very unique creatures. Here's how they give birth.
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The Medical Reason Male Astronauts Can Stay In Space Longer Than Females
Increasingly, society strives to level the playing professional playing field for women in a variety of fields. NASA still has some gender-based standards.
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These Are The Most Common Types Of Synesthesia
Space might be one of the final frontiers, but the human brain, with its intricacies, power, and vulnerabilities, continues to mystify researchers.
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The Reason One Type Of Sea Slug Has Detachable Anatomy
Sea slugs are enigmatic creatures of the deep and still a source of scientific wonderment. In fact, one sea slug casts off a very particular body part.
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