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Messy Kitchens Could Make You Eat More
Researchers put participants in the world’s most stressful kitchen for the sake of science
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Here’s Why It’s So Hard to Smash a Cockroach
Scientists chased and crushed cockroaches—and their results could one day save lives
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Michelangelo May Have Had Arthritis
Researchers used old portraits and letters to study the master’s hands
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U.S Panel Deems “Three Parent Babies” Ethical to Test
Mitochondrial replacement therapy could help prevent genetic diseases
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This Biotech Company Is Growing Meatballs in a Lab
In just a few years, lab-grown meat might make it to the market
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From invasive “fairies” to huddling chicks, penguins are the perfect pick-me-up
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Infants Can See Things That Adults Cannot
Over time, our brains start filtering out details deemed unimportant
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Women “Catch” Yawns More Easily Than Men
Researchers sneakily observed thousands of interactions to see if gender made a difference in the contagiousness of yawning
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Jurassic-Era Insect Looks Just Like a Modern Butterfly
Jurassic “butterflies” helped pollinate ancient plants millions of years before the butterfly even existed
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Venus Flytraps Know How to Count
Figuring out when to chomp is as easy as one, two, three, four, five
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A Chin-Stroking Mystery: Why Are Humans the Only Animals With Chins?
It’s an evolutionary conundrum, and scientists are still divided over the answer
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British Scientists Get Permission to Genetically Modify Human Embryos for Research
The scientists plan to use genetic engineering techniques to study infertility
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The Moon’s Tidal Forces May Affect How Much It Rains
The higher the moon, the lower the chance of rain
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Zebra Stripes Might Not Be Camouflage
The animals’ distinctive appearance is still a beautiful mystery
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Archaeologists Finally Know What Happened at This Brutal Reform School
The Florida School for Boys did anything but rehabilitate its students
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There Are Now More Americans Over Age 100 and They’re Living Longer Than Ever
Scientists are still trying to understand the longevity secrets of those most advanced in age
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Are We Living in the Plastic Age?
Scientists argue that this material may best define our current period within the Anthropocene
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Evidence Stacks Up for a Planet Beyond Pluto
A new paper provides the strongest evidence yet for a real Planet X
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Fairy Tales Could Be Older Than You Ever Imagined
Jack may have been climbing that beanstalk for more than 5,000 years
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