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On the Road to Sweetness: A Clear-Cut Destination?
The well-known concept that different parts of the tongue sense different tastes is inaccurate - in reality, all parts of the tongue can sense any taste
Read More »Behind the Power to be Limitless
The new movie “Limitless” brings up the age-old question: how much of our brain can we access
Read More »Targeted Fat Loss: Myth or Reality?
“Is Targeted Fat Loss Possible?” Infomercials say yes, but scientists say no.
Read More »Inception: Is it really just a dream?
Since its release in July 2010, Inception gave cinematic portrayal to a world which we could only dream of—a world in which our dreams can be invaded, manipulated, and even controlled. Leonardo DiCaprio plays
Read More »Hidden Dangers Lurk on the Gridiron
Coming off a near-perfect 2007 season that ended tragically with an upset by the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII, New England quarterback Tom Brady was ready to reclaim the championship that had
Read More »Does Zero Gravity Exist in Space?
We have all seen footage of astronauts floating freely in space, performing twists and turns that seem to defy gravity. As a result of these portrayals, many people believe that there is zero gravity
Read More »Does Sugar Really Make Children Hyper?
When your younger siblings or the kids you’re babysitting start bouncing off the walls and driving you insane, you’re more likely than not to blame their behavior on a “sugar high.” But is sugar
Read More »Vaccines Cause Autism
A sizable number of parents with autistic children believe early vaccinations are the cause of their children's condition. However, numerous investigations have failed to provide substantial evidence for either hypothesis. Why, then, do so
Read More »Mythbusters: The Common Cold: A Misnamed Virus
Despite popular belief, winter is not guilty of causing you to cough and sneeze all night, causing your throat to hurt, or causing your sinuses to weigh ten pounds. Correlation does not always imply
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