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The Truth About Your Toothbrush’s Bacteria
The Truth About Your Toothbrush’s Bacteria
Covered in feces? Here’s what the microbes say
Sam Westreich, PhD
Feb 24
The Bacteria In Your Breasts
The Bacteria In Your Breasts
Is this the reason why breast-feeding wins out over formula?
Sam Westreich, PhD
Feb 17
You Have This Trait In Common With a Pigeon
You Have This Trait In Common With a Pigeon
Not so birdbrained after all, are they?
Sam Westreich, PhD
Feb 15
What Your Floor May Be Saying About You
What Your Floor May Be Saying About You
It’s covered in bacteria — and as this study shows, they tell a story
Sam Westreich, PhD
Feb 11
Debunking That Famous “Arctic Escape” Myth
Debunking That Famous “Arctic Escape” Myth
Sorry, but this unconventional weapon isn’t actually likely to work.
Sam Westreich, PhD
Feb 8
Can the Metal in Vegetables Start a Microwave Fire?
Can the Metal in Vegetables Start a Microwave Fire?
Let me tell you about my decidedly interesting evening of reheating.
Sam Westreich, PhD
Feb 3
Why Does Bad Posture Feel… Good?
Why Does Bad Posture Feel… Good?
Here’s why we haven’t evolved to naturally sit up straight
Sam Westreich, PhD
Feb 1
Tyrannosaurs Were Blood-Thirsty Cannibals After All
Tyrannosaurs Were Blood-Thirsty Cannibals After All
Recent finds from New Mexico confirm that tyrannosaurs engaged in cannibalistic behavior…
Panos Grigorakakis
Jan 21
How Identical Twins Aren’t… Well, Identical
How Identical Twins Aren’t… Well, Identical
Here’s how different those supposedly “identical” twins really are
Sam Westreich, PhD
Jan 18
Could You Get Drunk… from Food?
Could You Get Drunk… from Food?
Jello shots aside, it’s not just drinks that ferment. These foods can contain alcohol.
Sam Westreich, PhD
Jan 13
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