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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.
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?”
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…
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!”
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?
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
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
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