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Obesity Could Be the True Killer for Football Players
Head injuries have received much deserved attention in the news, but there’s a 350-pound problem that few are discussing
A Lucky Two Percent of People Have a Gene for Stink-Free Armpits
But a new study finds most of them still use deodorant
Beatboxing, as Seen Through Scientific Images
To see exactly how certain sound effects are humanly possible, a team of University of Southern California researchers took MRI scans of a beatboxer in action
Amazing Sea Butterflies Are the Ocean’s Canary in the Coal Mine
These delicate and stunning creatures are offering Smithsonian scientists a warning sign for the world's waters turning more acidic
May 14, 2013
| By Hannah Waters
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A gator can replace all of its teeth up to 50 times--learning what triggers these new teeth to grow may someday keep us from needing dentures
May 13, 2013
| By Rachel Nuwer
Among then: They answer a lot of questions and their spit is good for us
May 10, 2013
| By Randy Rieland
Research shows that our brains have a specialized system to anticipate the location of moving objects, located in the visual cortex
May 08, 2013
| By Joseph Stromberg
Recent testing shows that, contrary to prior findings, new plastic helmets reduce the risk of concussions by 45 to 96 percent
May 07, 2013
| By Joseph Stromberg
From seaweed and beetles to lead and synthetic chemicals, lipstick has seen its share of strange—and dangerous—components
May 03, 2013
| By Marina Koren
Artist Heather Dewey-Hagborg reconstructs the faces of strangers from genetic evidence she scavenges from the streets
May 03, 2013
| By Megan Gambino
Scientists have found a way to slow the aging process. Unluckily for us, they've only been able to do it in mice
May 03, 2013
| By Randy Rieland
Our bodies convert asparagusic acid into sulfur-containing chemicals that stink—but some of us are spared from the pungent odor
May 03, 2013
| By Joseph Stromberg
Swedish researchers are developing a system that tests for 12 different drugs on your breath, including cocaine, marijuana and amphetamines
April 26, 2013
| By Joseph Stromberg
We find different pitches attractive because of the body size they signal—and a touch of breathiness is crucial to take the edge off deep voices in men
April 24, 2013
| By Joseph Stromberg
Flamingos, shrimp and many other animals use chemical compounds found in their diets to color their exteriors
April 24, 2013
| By Marina Koren
It's right up there with food, sex and drugs when its comes to stirring up pleasure responses in our brains.
April 24, 2013
| By Randy Rieland
Research conducted in six U.S. cities shows a connection between prolonged exposure to fine particulate matter in the air and a faster hardening of the arteries
April 23, 2013
| By Claire Martin
To help anticipate the next outbreak of an emerging infectious disease, scientists scrutinize our closest relatives in the animal kingdom
April 22, 2013
| By Rachel Nuwer
The new technology promises a factory in every home—and a whole lot more
May 2013
| By Elizabeth Royte
Scientists are just now beginning to recognize the importance of the vast community of microbes that dwells inside us
May 2013
| By Richard Conniff
Vitamin D deficiency from lack of sunlight could be an unexpected long-term consequence of the Iranian revolution
May 2013
| By Libby Copeland
From a fish's dyed nerves to vapor strewn across the planet, images submitted to a contest at the university offer new perspectives of the natural world
April 19, 2013
| By Megan Gambino
Fujiko Nakaya works with an unusual medium. The Japanese artist is sculpting fog clouds at the Exploratorium's new site at Pier 15
April 17, 2013
| By Aleta George
A new study shows that fathers and mothers are equally capable at knowing their infant's unique cry—if both contribute to parenting equally
April 16, 2013
| By Joseph Stromberg
How far do germs travel after a sneeze? Can you really catch a cold if it's chilly outside? And does vitamin C actually help battle cold symptoms?
April 15, 2013
| By Marina Koren
New research shows just a sip can cause the potent neurotransmitter dopamine to flood the brain
April 15, 2013
| By Joseph Stromberg
The FDA is investigating whether doctors aren't getting enough training before they start using machines to do surgery. Is the "wow" factor to blame?
April 15, 2013
| By Randy Rieland
Humid air causes hydrogen bonds to form between water molecules and the proteins in your hair, triggering curls and frizz
April 12, 2013
| By Joseph Stromberg
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