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Observations and analysis from scientists on bacteria, biotech, health, and how we live and interact with our natural world.
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Sep 28, 2021
Why does scratching your head feel so damn good?
A release of serotonin, dead skin cells, and the…
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Sep 7, 2021
Why Science Says to Skip the Sixth Cup of Coffee
New research says this is the negative impact of more…
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Sep 3, 2021
Chia — a tiny seed with a long history
Ancient Aztecs knew the important these tiny seeds centuries…
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Aug 31, 2021
There’s a Wasp in Your Fig. Don’t Freak Out.
Wasps and figs share a rich mutualistic history, each…
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Aug 27, 2021
Want to discover a new species? Go to New Guinea.
New Guinea hosts the highest diversity of species in…
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LW
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Aug 24, 2021
There could be harmful chemicals in your makeup.
Scientists found potentially harmful PFAS in hundreds…
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Aug 18, 2021
Extinction
Where did all the birds go?
Birds have undergone a major extinction event in…
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Aug 16, 2021
Unwanted Species
Why this Invasive Plant is Beloved by Beekeepers
Himalayan…
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Mar 30, 2020
The Curious Case of the Zombie Dogs
The experiment that contradicted death — and raised new possibilities of our own immortality
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