Here's Why A Honeybee Sting Is Worse For The Bee
Bee stings: They're not fun, and if you're allergic to bee venom, they can be deadly. Interestingly, here's why a bee sting is worse for the bee.
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Researchers In China May Have Discovered The Oldest Flush Toilet In The World
What are we to make of a 2,400-year-old flush toilet -- an honest-to-goodness pipe-and-bowl flush toilet -- discovered in China in 2022?
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Mummified Bodies Uncovered In 17th-Century Italy Still Puzzle Scientists
If you were in Venzone, Italy in the country's northeast Alps circa 1647 or so, you might have spotted a mummy propped against a wall like a mannequin.
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The Torino Scale: The Measurement Of Asteroid Impact Explained
Scientists say an asteroid is poised to possibly hit Earth in 2046, but it's only a 1 on the Torino scale. Here's the measurement of asteroid impact explained.
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The Scary Way Neil DeGrasse Tyson Thinks The Universe Will End
The scary way Neil DeGrasse Tyson thinks the world will end is dramatic, but no need to worry. If it happens it will be a cool 22 billion years from now.
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How America's Pharmaceutical Industry Got Out Of Control
Drug companies in America have long enjoyed less oversight of their business practices. Here's how America's pharmaceutical industry got out of control.
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The James Webb Telescope Discovery That Defies How We View The Universe
The James Webb Space Telescope has taken pictures of entire galaxies spinning in the void 500 to 700 million years after the universe formed.
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Earth's Inner Core Has Another Layer Inside: A Gigantic Metal Ball
Earth's inner core has another, newly discovered layer inside: a gigantic metal ball comprised of nickel and iron.
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People Who Got Into Big Trouble For Selling Body Parts
The illegal sale of cadavers and organs has become a serious problem in the U.S. and elsewhere. Here are people who got into big trouble for selling body parts.
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Donating Your Body To Science? Funeral Planning Expert Tells Us What Your Family Can Expect
Many difficult decisions need to be made when a loved one dies. If you're considering donating your body to science, there are some things to take into account.
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Here's How Much You Can Have Of These Regular Things Before They Kill You
Laundry detergent isn't the only thing in your house that can be toxic. In high enough quantities, even some everyday substances like salt can be deadly.
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Why Does Time Move Only In One Direction?
At some point, folks might have wondered the same question that's plagued philosophers and physicists for a long, long time: "Is time real?"
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The Scientific Reason Humans Laugh
Laughter is an integral part of human interaction and helps people form bonds. This is the scientific reason why humans laugh.
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Why Orca Moms Tend To Show Favoritism Towards Their Sons
Researchers have found that one type of orca mom tends to show favoritism toward their sons into adulthood. Here's why they think that happens.
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The NASA Lasers That Made The Hawaiian Sky Look Like The Matrix
Many flock to Hawaii to view its beautiful scenery and breathtaking night sky. However, NASA lasers made that sky look like something out of "The Matrix."
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Some Theories Suggest Dinosaurs Died Out Quicker Than Previously Thought
Dinosaurs were some of the most formidable, powerful, and ferocious animals in history. But some theories suggest they died out quicker than previously thought.
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The Risky And Bizarre Way That The Moon Could Reduce Global Warming
You know that whole global warming thing? Well how about we bypass all the hard work of figuring out a sensible, rational, cooperative way of dealing with it?
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Scientific Reasons Why You Dislike Someone
You go into work one day and see that one co-worker you can't stand. But why can't you tolerate this person? There's a science behind why we dislike someone.
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The Fungus-Killing Compound Scientists Have Named After Keanu Reeves
When it came to naming a new fungus-killing compound, scientists turned to one of Hollywood's most reliable and recognizable action stars: Keanu Reeves.
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How Cavefish Could Give Clues Into The Next Steps Of Human Evolution
How Mexican cavefish who live in darkness and have no predators nor currents to swim against could give clues into the next steps of human evolution.
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The Kenyan Discovery Throwing A Shadow Of Doubt Onto Our Understanding Of Evolution
The planet is full of yet-to-be-found discoveries. A recent fining in Kenya is throwing a shadow of doubt onto our understanding of evolution.
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Why Rabbits Are Physically Unable To Vomit
Our canine and feline friends each have their own interesting biological traits, but so do rabbits. One detail about the latter is that they're unable to vomit.
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How 700 Pounds Of Acorns Got Into The Walls Of A California Home
When homeowners became suspicious after noticing maggot-like worms coming from a wall, they did what anyone would do -- they called pest control.
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Why Lobsters Can't Taste Food Without Their Feet
Collectively, humankind has devoted a tremendous amount of time to studying the flora and fauna of planet Earth. The lobster is one such curiosity.
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Virovore: The Organism That Sustains Itself With Viruses
Vaccines have helped humans come a long way in our fight against viruses. But what if science could harness an organism that had the power to eat viruses?
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What Is A Mushroom Coffin? (And Why You Might Want To Be Buried In One)
Recently, many have turned to environmentally-friendly practices, including burials. Here is more about the mushroom coffin and why you should consider it.
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Why Alabama Scientists Genetically Modified A Catfish With Alligator DNA
There is a scramble in the science community to find ways to save species. Here is why scientists in Alabama genetically modified a catfish with alligator DNA.
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