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How was Popcorn Discovered?
How was Popcorn Discovered?
An archaeologist explains its likely appeal to people thousands years ago
The Conversation U.S.
Jul 24
Flying Can Take a Toll on Your Skin
Flying Can Take a Toll on Your Skin
Simple steps to protect your largest organ at 30,000 ft
Annie Foley
Jul 23
Why are Blood Transfusions So Tricky?
Why are Blood Transfusions So Tricky?
How blood differs from person to person — and person to animal
Sam Westreich, PhD
Jul 18
Why Does Earth Have Only 1 Moon While Saturn Has 146?
Why Does Earth Have Only 1 Moon While Saturn Has 146?
You might think the answer is simple. But there are two theories.
The Conversation U.S.
Jul 17
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Wait. People Survived Pompeii?
Wait. People Survived Pompeii?
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius is depicted as a tale of annihilation. Here’s the rest of the story.
The Conversation U.S.
Jun 26
What Do Dreams Really Mean?
What Do Dreams Really Mean?
I sensed my nightmare was recurring for a reason. What science led me to discover was beyond my wildest dreams.
Kathleen Murphy
Jun 25
Is My Microwave Nuking Me?
Is My Microwave Nuking Me?
Demystifying microwave oven myths, and how to cook safely
Annie Foley
Jun 26
Were Greek Monster Myths Born in Our Imagination or Science?
Were Greek Monster Myths Born in Our Imagination or Science?
New research debunking the mythical Griffin's origins rewrites the legend. Let's untangle myth from truth.
Carlyn Beccia
Jul 1
Back from the Brink: Wild Animal Revivals to Celebrate
Back from the Brink: Wild Animal Revivals to Celebrate
While many creatures big and small remain threatened, several have bounded back
Richard Gordon
Jul 16
Was Lucy Furry or Naked? On Human Ancestors, Nudity and Shame.
Was Lucy Furry or Naked? On Human Ancestors, Nudity and Shame.
The way Lucy has been depicted in newspapers, textbooks and museums may be all wrong
The Conversation U.S.
Jul 11
Iron Hands: A Brief History of Amputations and Prosthetics
Iron Hands: A Brief History of Amputations and Prosthetics
Modern limb replacements trace back to radical new thinking during the Renaissance, forced by gunpowder warfare
The Conversation U.S.
Jul 9
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