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Results of Landmark NASA DNA Twin Study Are In
The study found no long-lasting differences in the DNA of the two Kelly brothers after one year space.
Frozen Zoo DNA May Stave Off Species Extinction
Scientists are banking frozen DNA in the hope of saving endangered animals in the future.
Why Do People Keep Flaking Out?
It's not just your imagination — people feel freer to bail out on others at the last minute than they used to. But why?
World's Oldest Frozen Sperm Works Just Fine, Thank You Very Much
Surprisingly, sheep semen stored for 50 years produced perfectly healthy lambs.
Horseshoe Crabs Endangered by Biomedical Bloodletting
Horseshoe crabs have blue blood that can detect toxins, a rare ability that's threatening their survival.
Regrets, We’ve Had a Few — But Why?
Ever had a "woulda, shoulda, coulda" feeling about something? It's called regret. What really triggers this emotion — and can we trust it?
The Mandela Effect: Why So Many Recall Events That Never Occurred
Do you have copy of that '90s family movie "Shazaam" at your parents' house? Actually, you don't because it doesn't exist. But you may think you do. Here's why.
5 People Who Can't Seem to Stay Buried
From solving a mystery to clearing up issues of paternity, exhuming a corpse can provide answers.
The Mystery, Myth and Reality of Plum Island
For years, speculation has surrounded the government's high security animal disease research center, which is slated to close in 2023.
Science Is Finding Out Why Some Love ASMR Videos and Others Hate Them
ASMR has become a pop phenomenon and scientists are trying to figure out why some people love those tingling-inducing videos and others can't stand them.
This Science Experiment Will Run for 500 Years
Scientists started an experiment back in 2014 that will run for 500 years. The first results were recently published. So, what have they found so far?
The Magical Medicine of Bezoars
Bezoars are concretions found in the stomachs of animals that were once believed to cure poisoning and plague.
How a Booming Legal Marijuana Industry Could Harm Air Quality
In a high-traffic city like Denver, a booming cannabis industry could make air quality even worse.
Try These 5 Daily Habits to Improve Your Life This Year
A new year is always a good time to set new goals. We've come up with five healthy changes that have been scientifically shown to improve your well-being.
A 'Tree That Owns Itself' Grows in Athens, Georgia
A massive white oak in the hometown of the University of Georgia has many wondering whether a tree can even have legal rights — and about the future of the environmental and animal rights movements.
The Science Behind Your Cat's Catnip Craze
Researchers are studying the chemistry behind what makes cats go crazy for catnip. And whether or not the chemical compound could have medicinal benefits for treating diseases like cancer.
Tons of Life Found Deep Within Earth's Surface
Could these incredible new organisms provide clues about how life might exist in other areas on Earth — or even on other planets?
Scientists Call for a Global Germ Bank
Researchers are calling for a new "Noah's Ark" to store microbes that might one day be valuable.
Yes, Neanderthals Could Laugh
The more we research our closest extinct human ancestor, the more we realize how similar we were. But could we have shared a joke?
How Dopamine Works
You could call dopamine the most misunderstood neurochemical in the brain. It's allegedly the cause of people getting addicted to drugs, chocolate or video games. But what does really dopamine do?
Mothers Prefer Daughters, Fathers Prefer Sons, Study Says
A new study shows that mothers prefer daughters and fathers prefer sons, regardless of economic background, contradicting an earlier well-known hypothesis.
DNA Evidence Uncovers Two Forgotten North American Migrations
North Americans have been moving south for tens of thousands of years.
Creating Superhumans Through Gene Manipulation and More
Superhuman powers are rare, but some do exist. But what if scientists used gene manipulation to create humans with super strength and abilities in the future — like super soldiers?
Do Plants Make Music?
Machines can translate some of the biological functions of plants into synthesizer sounds. But are these synthesized translations the same thing as music?
Rare Groundcherry Could Soon Be Everywhere, Thanks to Gene Editing
Hundreds of crops in developing countries are relatively unknown in the developed world because they're often hard to grow or export. But scientists have found that CRISPR editing can speed up traditional plant breeding techniques.
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