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Hurricanes Grow Stronger in New Era of Superstorms
Hurricanes Grow Stronger in New Era of Superstorms
Rapid intensification, higher wind speeds and heavier rains are fueled by warmer seas. And it’s going to get worse.
Robert Roy Britt
Sep 26
Why Home Insurance Rates are Skyrocketing
Why Home Insurance Rates are Skyrocketing
Real-time effects of climate change are forcing insurers to think different. You’ll be paying the price.
The Conversation U.S.
Sep 26
Will Sleeping Under Trees at Night Suffocate You to Death?
Will Sleeping Under Trees at Night Suffocate You to Death?
We can learn a lot about trees, even in investigating this wild internet claim— which has an acorn of truth.
Sam Westreich, PhD
Sep 19
What’s in Your Eyelashes? Probably Lots of Mites.
What’s in Your Eyelashes? Probably Lots of Mites.
So small you likely can’t see them. And maybe beneficial. Up to a point. Here’s what to know.
Annie Foley
Sep 17
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Aha! celebrates science by revealing amazing discoveries and images from our world and beyond and exploring life’s most intriguing, strange…
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How Often Should You Poop?
How Often Should You Poop?
Frequency varies dramatically with the type of pooper you are
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How Often Should You Pee?
How Often Should You Pee?
What ‘having to go’ says about your health
Robert Roy Britt
May 16, 2022
What Causes Bad Breath?
What Causes Bad Breath?
New science uncovers the exact cause of halitosis. Here’s how to avoid it.
Annie Foley
Mar 14
My Wife is a Mosquito Magnet. I’m Not. Why?
My Wife is a Mosquito Magnet. I’m Not. Why?
Some people just naturally attract mosquitoes. However, certain things can make anyone significantly more attractive to them.
Warren Thurlow
Mar 21
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The Many Surprising Things Your Fingernails Can Tell You
The Many Surprising Things Your Fingernails Can Tell You
Important clues to stress, liver disease, vitamin deficiency and several other conditions—even past experiences—may be right at your…
Annie Foley
Sep 12
What Nobody Tells You About Sunscreen
What Nobody Tells You About Sunscreen
Debunking the myths and misconceptions about SPF factor
Annie Foley
Aug 28
100 Straight Days of 100+ Degrees
100 Straight Days of 100+ Degrees
One US city sets an outlandish record that reflects dangerously rising temperatures across the planet
Robert Roy Britt
Sep 4
The Toxic Book on Your Book Shelf
The Toxic Book on Your Book Shelf
Surprising hazards found in of vintage books, and you don’t even have to read them to be poisoned
Annie Foley
Sep 3
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