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How Nigerian music can help you choose ripe watermelons
Can you tell a watermelon's ripeness by knocking on it?
Charcoal toothpastes don’t work and are a ‘marketing gimmick’
Stop washing your teeth with charcoal, scientists urge.
Trees help keep cities cool and cozy — especially if there’s a lot of them
In truth, all cities in the world would benefit from planting more trees.
Dogs really help people stay fit, new study shows
As if dogs weren't precious enough, they also help with our fitness -- new research shows that dog owners are 400% more likely to meet recommended physical activity guidelines.
House chemicals reduce sperm in both men and dogs
The sperm-pocalypse might start from inside our homes.
Eating before going to sleep might not be all that bad, researchers find
Just don't go overboard with the snacks.
If you think cats are antisocial, it’s probably you, new study concludes
It's probably your fault -- of course.
Want to improve kids’ test scores? Help them reduce their anxiety, researchers say
It's a simple thing that can make a big difference -- especially for low-income children.
Here’s why you should never eat raw cookie dough
It's delicious, sure -- but cook it before you eat it.
Widely used insect repellent also kills off salamander larvae
Careful with that insect repellant.
The average American wastes almost a pound of food every day
94% of Americans waste food. The good news is that things can be improved with a few simple tips.
The Internet’s inventor says we need a ‘new contract’ for the world wide web
"All kinds of things have gone wrong" with the internet, says Berners-Lee.
Police militarization doesn’t bring more safety and might do more harm than good
A new study sheds some much-needed light on a controversial topic: police militarization.
David Attenborough urges people to save bees with an adorable teaspoon gesture
It's a small gesture, but it can make a big difference for the tiny bees.
Why you shouldn’t kill your spiders at home — according to scientists
I know it's a long shot, but hear me out.
More bang for your cup: new algorithm determines ideal caffeine intake for the best results
Give me coffee or heads will roll.
