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What is the house of the future going to look like?

Bigger, better, faster, stronger. Ok, maybe just better and stronger.

Some people have extra bones, teeth, and even nipples. Here are some examples

Not all bodies are the same.

What are the different types of energy

Don't let your boss find out, but in a physical sense, energy is defined as the ability to do work.

The LED sun: artificial sunlight mimics natural light

A natural skyline at the flick of a switch.

Who really invented the light bulb -- according to experts

Spoiler: It wasn't Edison.

Why is snow white?

...because it can't get a tan.

Why Game of Thrones' Dragonglass is so deadly

In Westeros, there are only two substances capable of killing White Walkers: Valyrian steel and Dragonglass.

Why do pets like pats?

I mean... 'cause they're awesome.

Shooting stars: a look at the world's speediest jet aircraft

Some of these planes fly so high they break off rivets.

What is hyaluronic acid

Let's take a look at this pretty unique substance which permeates our bodies.

The Dark Side of PETA -- serial "mercy" killings, misleading campaigns, and pseudoscience

I, for one, would not want my donation money ending up as a settlement for pet killing or paying for shocking and misleading campaigns. There are other groups more worthy of our support.

Who is Karen Uhlenbeck -- the First Female Recipient of the Abel Prize

She brought a new understanding of mathematics, while helping to change a corrosive culture in academia.

Zooming in on the cell-- what makes animals and plants different?

There are a few key differences!

The amazing Lyrebird can not only mimic other birds, but also chainsaws, theme songs, and car alarms -- anything, basically

Meet the incredible lyrebird from Australia. And you thought parrots were cool....

Where did the "Seven Seas" come from?

It's a surprisingly-old story.

Why India and Pakistan keep fighting over Kashmir -- the history of the Kashmir conflict

It's one of the world's largest running conflicts. But why is it happening?

How much water should you really drink a day?

The best advice is to listen to your body.

A brief look at how the idea of elevators came up

They really are an underappreciated invention -- it took a lot of work!

Is the universe truly infinite?

Whether or not the universe is infinite is still highly debated.

Is Coffee good or bad? A critical view on the science behind it

Evidence points to the fact that coffee does more good than harm, indicating that it can be part of a healthful diet.

The “pins and needles” feeling explained

Ever wonder why your foot sometimes falls asleep?

What causes the seasons?

It's all in the tilt.

What is gluten intolerance, and what are its symptoms?

Most of them have to do with your belly -- but not all.

How free food might solve Tokyo's subway problem

If soba noodles and tempura can't solve the problem, then what can?

Why are there mammals that lay eggs?

Nature always finds a way.

What's the difference between an asteroid and a meteorite?

The meteorite only lives as it is falling.

Why we yawn and why it's contagious

Just thinking about it makes me yawn -- because it's contagious, not because it's boring.

How big is the universe?

Scientists don't really know if the universe is finite or infinite, but here is the best of our knowledge

When worlds collide: Volcanic Lightning

These are two of the most spectacular phenomena you can observe -- and they can be intertwined.

The Manhattanhenge phenomenon -- here's what you need to know

It's a unique astronomic phenomenon.

Does parenting make people unhappy?

The answer is often 'yes'.

Populist leaders are threatening democracy, researchers warn

The world is experiencing a dramatic surge of populism.

Johnson & Johnson knew its baby powder has cancer-causing asbestos -- but it lied

A story worth reading.

Why do I sweat so much?

Sweating can be a source of embarrassment but the truth is we couldn't actually survive without it.

Why Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing' is a brilliant sneaky innuendo

This just goes to show how amazing Shakespeare was at his craft -- and also that he probably had a dirty mind.

What are carbs? Are they 'good' or 'bad'?

There are many misconceptions surrounding carbohydrates. Let's have a look!

The main types of seismic waves: P, S, and surface waves

Seismic waves can either be body waves or surface waves -- but the full story is far more complex.

What causes Blood Moons? The same thing that makes skies blue

Spooky!

How to reduce your home's ecological footprint

We're all kings and queens of our own castles.

Time travel Anime inspires solution to puzzling math problem

An anime math problem? My favorite.

Meet the trillions of viruses that make up your virome

If you think you don’t have viruses, think again.

Do cats keep rats away? Not really -- but it's complicated

It's not about the fight, it's about what leads to the fight.

'Trimming the fat' -- the implications for research and education

Finding a solution to this problem is key to ensuring that research does not stagnate, but instead continues to flourish.

Renowned mathematician Michael Atiyah claims to have solved the Riemann Hypothesis

A problem that turned out to have more sides than initially thought.

The table of disruptive technologies: a timeline of industry-killing breakthroughs

Do you know what future tech looks like?

The First Woman in Space: The Story of Valentina Tereshkova

From humble beginnings to stellar heights.

Do dogs have feelings?

If you live with a dog you just know when it’s happy or miserable, don’t you?

Why 'detox' doesn't work -- a diet fad and marketing ploy exposed by science

There's no such thing as a detox.

Who invented the microwave oven?

WWII radar technology unexpectedly led to the invention of the common microwave oven.

The Earth is flat out spherical -- here's why, and why we're sure

The only thing flat earthers fear is sphere itself!

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