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Will a Magnetic Pole Shift Mean the End of the World?
Why a sudden reversal of your compass to point South is part of a natural phenomenon
Read More »How Does Sunscreen Protect You?
Sunscreen is a ubiquitous part of our culture, but how does it actually work
Read More »How Soon Will We Have Hovercrafts?
Currently, technologies that can technically be classified as “flying cars” exit, but they face major regulatory and economic challenges before they reach the mainstream consumer
Read More »Do Animals Exhibit Homosexuality?
Recent research has found that homosexual behavior in animals may be much more common than previously thought, having been documented in over 450 animal species worldwide
Read More »Does Greasy Food Cause Acne?
Does the old saying “you are what you eat” prove true for greasy foods and acne
Read More »Can Laughter be Therapeutic?
Neuroscientific research is revealing the ways in which laughter may really be an effective medicine
Read More »What Causes the Red Eye Effect?
An explanation of the pesky red-eye effect in photography and tips to avoid it
Read More »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.
Read More »What is the world’s smallest mammal?
With mammals as large as the Blue whale and the African elephant, it may be hard to imagine that the world’s smallest mammal is only about the size of your fingernail
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