Certain shark species can glow in the dark
While we often wonder what sort of life might be discovered as we explore space, there is still much to be known about our own …
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Scientists found a fully intact carcass of an Ice Age cave bear
Russian scientists discovered the full carcass of a now-extinct species of bear earlier this month, its snout locked in a snarl after millennia in the …
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Facebook will pay some people to deactivate their accounts in the weeks leading up to the election
It might sound strange for a company to pay its customers to stop using its service. But that’s what Facebook is looking to do for …
A newly discovered cousin of T. rex is being called the ‘reaper of death’
A new tyrannosaur species has just been found in Canada, and paleontologists say that it is the oldest Tyrannosaurus rex ever found in the country. …
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Is charcoal toothpaste good or bad for your teeth? Dentists weigh in
Charcoal — it’s all the rage right now. You can now find the ingredient in products like shampoo, facial masks, deodorant and even toothpaste, and …
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This research study says cats mirror their owners’ personalities
If you’re of the mind that cats are evil and hate people, maybe it’s because you’ve been hanging out with the wrong people, not the …
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Posting daily photos on social media could actually boost your well-being
It is no secret that most of us are very dependent on our smartphones and social media. In fact, the average person checks their phone …
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The Scientist Who Discovered A New Organ—The Mesentery—A Year Later
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Research shows that using a voodoo doll of your boss can improve your mood
Have you ever had the urge to stick a pin in your boss? If so, it turns out you’re not alone. A team of researchers …
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Here’s why you should get the flu shot even if it is not as effective this year
Chances are that by now, you or someone you know has been hit with the flu recently. This flu season has gotten so bad that …
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I disagree with Kelly Clarkson’s decision to spank her kids for one very simple reason
Kelly Clarkson is in the news for recently telling an Atlanta radio station that she’s “not above” spanking her 3-year-old daughter, River Rose. Clarkson was frank about her …
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Study says students learn more effectively from this type of teaching tool
During my university years, a large number of students would buy and read their textbooks online, saving money and making it easier to copy and …
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This Is How Spanking Kids Affects Their Mental Health As Adults
Some aspects of parenting never change, but attitudes about the best way to discipline children do. In 1986, 84 percent of parents approved of spanking …
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Study finds that toddlers who use touch screens sleep less
Uh-oh. Here is some alarming news for parents: A new study has found that toddlers who use touch-screen devices, such as tablets, get less shut-eye …
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If you’re stuck on an old idea, try washing your hands to move forward
Getting stuck in a rut when it comes to accomplishing your goals or brainstorming ideas is frustrating. Sometimes, no matter how much you pace around …
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Too many Americans think chocolate milk actually comes from brown cows
Today in depressing food news: 7 percent of all Americans truly believe that chocolate milk comes from brown cows. No, this is not a joke article …
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Face-to-face requests are more effective than email requests
Do you need a favor? Whether you want to ask your boss for a vacation day or you want to get your friend to help …
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According to science, there’s no such thing as holding your baby too much
Don’t put that baby down. Research now says you can’t hold your baby too much. In fact, the more you snuggle with your babe, the …
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Here’s Why Scientists Say Eating Boogers Could Be Good For You
Parents are always telling kids not to pick their nose, and especially not to, ahem, eat their findings. “It’s gross,” we discourage. “You’re going to get …
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Scientists Created An Artificial Womb That Could Save Preemies
The latest scientific advancement you need to know about: an artificial womb that could one day save premature babies’ lives. Though the details aren’t exactly …
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Here’s Why Researchers Say Facts Don’t Actually Change Our Minds
Isn’t it amazing how when someone is wrong and you tell them the factual, sometimes scientific, truth, they quickly admit they were wrong? Wait, that’s …
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New Study Says Your Cat May Actually Love You
If you own a cat, you already know that they’re kind, fun and super duper adorable. They purr when you pet them. They snuggle with …
New Study May Predict A Baby’s Risk Of Dying From SIDS
Approximately 2,500 infants die of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) every year in the United States, making it the third leading cause of infant mortality. While …
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Study Suggests Tattoos Are Good For Our Immune Systems
Next time someone makes a remark about your tattoos, tell them they’re a form of self-care. A small study conducted last year by trio of scholars at the …
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New Research Shows Doctors Could Identify Autism In Babies Before Age 1
New research suggests doctors may soon be able to predict which infants are likely to develop autism. Researchers who conducted the study, the results of which were …
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Study Shows The More Time You Spend With Your Mom, The Longer She’ll Live
Has it been a while since you’ve seen your mom? A 2012 study reports that you should invite her over for dinner soon. Spending time with …
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Scientific Evidence That Left-Handed People Are Exceptional
Dear lefties: It’s official! You are very special, according to science. Throughout history, being left-handed has been viewed as a weakness or something to overcome. Heck, …
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If You Swear A Lot, You Probably Also Have This Great Quality
If you have a little bit (or a lot of bits) of a problem with swearing, you may be in luck. Research suggests people who …
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Reading ‘Harry Potter’ Actually Makes Kids Better Humans, Says Science
If you’ve always thought there was something wrong with people who refuse to read a single “Harry Potter” book, now you have scientific proof. A new …
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Women Officially Need More Sleep Than Men—Here’s Why
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New Research Has Us Re-Evaluating Everything We Thought We Knew About Dinosaurs
Imagine the legendary T-Rex chasing down its terrified prey, stopping to look up and letting out an immense, ferocious… coo? According to the latest scientific research, …
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Researchers May Have Finally Identified The Cause Of Crohn’s Disease
For the 565,000 Americans who suffer from Crohn’s disease, the inflammatory bowel condition that causes abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss and fatigue, promising new research could mean better treatments are on the …
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This Nobel Prize Winner’s Research Could Transform Cancer Treatment
Finding a cure for cancer is one of our most important medical goals, and one Japanese scientist is helping us get closer to that. Yoshinoro Ohsumi …
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Scientists No Longer Detect HIV In Blood Of Trial Patient
A British man with HIV may be the first person to be cured of the disease using a new treatment. The 44-year-old is one of …
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The Ice Bucket Challenge Directly Funded A Major Breakthrough In ALS Research
Turns out dumping ice cold buckets of water on our heads was more than just Facebook fodder. For all the naysayers out there who said it …
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Anxiety Causes People To Clean Obsessively
Have you ever found yourself scrubbing your kitchen floor before the in-laws come to visit for a week? Well it turns out there’s a reason. The …