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  • Why Cat Bites Are More Dangerous than Dog Bites

    Why Cat Bites Are More Dangerous than Dog Bites

    One in three bite victims are hospitalized.
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    Sam Westreich, PhD
    Apr 14
    What Happens If You Eat That Silica Packet?

    What Happens If You Eat That Silica Packet?

    “It says DO NOT EAT. I should probably at least taste it, right?”
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    Sam Westreich, PhD
    Apr 12
    Can You Reclaim a Donated Organ?

    Can You Reclaim a Donated Organ?

    I want my kidney back, kidney back, kidney back…
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    Sam Westreich, PhD
    Apr 7
    Does Gasoline Really Come From Dinosaurs?

    Does Gasoline Really Come From Dinosaurs?

    Paleontologists: “You’re burning our fossils for your cars!”
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    Sam Westreich, PhD
    Mar 29
    Are You in Danger From Hot Food in Your Fridge?

    Are You in Danger From Hot Food in Your Fridge?

    Could intended cooling can lead to unintended food poisoning?
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    Sam Westreich, PhD
    Mar 18
    The Truth About Your Toothbrush’s Bacteria

    The Truth About Your Toothbrush’s Bacteria

    Covered in feces? Here’s what the microbes say
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    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?
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    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?
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    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
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    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.
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    Sam Westreich, PhD
    Feb 8
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