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How I Killed Pluto

Caltech astronomer Mike Brown recounts his role in the demise of Pluto in his fascinating new book, How I Killed Pluto and Why it Had it Coming.

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What Causes “Asian Glow?”

The Alcohol Flush Reaction, commonly known as Asian Glow, is identified by flushing of the face after consuming alcohol and is caused by a deficient enzyme in the liver.

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The Physics of Cat Tongues

High-speed imaging technology reveals that there’s more to cats’ lapping than meets the eye: felines use inertia and liquid adhesion to draw vertical columns of water into their mouths.

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