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Forever Chemicals: The Dangers of PFAS and What’s Being Done to Reduce the Threat
Forever Chemicals: The Dangers of PFAS and What’s Being Done to Reduce the Threat
Everything you need to know about these human-made chemicals now found everywhere—in the air, the water and in a large percentage people
The Conversation U.S.
Apr 25
What’s the World’s Hottest Pepper?
What’s the World’s Hottest Pepper?
This scorcher makes jalapeños seem mild and even beats out the blistering dragon’s breath
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Apr 24
Can Someone Please Stop My Spider Veins From Growing?
Can Someone Please Stop My Spider Veins From Growing?
The science behind their pesky proliferation and what you can do
Annie Foley
Apr 23
Why Do Batteries Have So Many Shapes and Sizes?
Why Do Batteries Have So Many Shapes and Sizes?
The answer involves a fascinating, brief history of technological innovation and market forces
The Conversation U.S.
Apr 22
Are Sugar Rushes Real?
Are Sugar Rushes Real?
Let’s see how many parents disagree with the science on this, which is thoroughly settled
Robert Roy Britt
Apr 18
Climate Engineering’s National Security Implications
Climate Engineering’s National Security Implications
Massive projects that would block sunlight to cool the planet could spark conflicts among countries as the effects reverberate globally
The Conversation U.S.
Apr 18
The Flawed Measurement that Almost Killed Indiana Jones
The Flawed Measurement that Almost Killed Indiana Jones
Indy enters a temple laced with ancient mechanical traps, and then…
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Apr 17
Aha! Introducing a New Science Publication on Medium
Aha! Introducing a New Science Publication on Medium
Revealing the amazing science behind life’s most intriguing, strange and unexpected questions
Robert Roy Britt
Jan 1
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The Conversation U.S.
Mar 29
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Skin Tags are Yucky but Usually Harmless, Unless You…
Snip those annoying little pedunculated pieces of flesh and gross just gets grosser
Annie Foley
Apr 15
The Weirdest Things That Happen During a Solar Eclipse
The Weirdest Things That Happen During a Solar Eclipse
Shadows get freaky, day becomes night, and the Sun begins to look strange.
Rebecca Jean T.
Apr 4
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