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From the smallest microbe to the largest mammal, Life Science explores the origins, evolution and expansion of life in all its forms. Explore a wide range of topics from biology to genetics and evolution.
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How to Treat Poison Sumac
Poison sumac is even more toxic than its cousins, poison ivy and poison oak, in its ability to cause allergic reactions and respiratory problems.
Are We Entering the Sixth Major Extinction on Earth?
A new global report says 1 million species are at risk of extinction — the greatest number in human history.
Men's Beards Carry More Bacteria Than Dogs' Fur, Study Suggests
While researchers can't say from this small study whether hairy men are inherently germier than the rest of the human race, the results are startling.
What Does 'Caucasian' Really Mean?
It's easy to equate "Caucasian" with "white." But that one word — Caucasian — touches on issues much deeper than skin color.
Do You Have a Doppelganger? There's a 1 in a Trillion Chance
Does everyone have a double out there somewhere that they don't know about? Science says the odds are pretty slim.
Why Are Australia's Pink Lakes Pink?
This stunning sight is totally natural and totally cool.
Study Solves Why Drinking Gives You the Munchies
Researchers from Penn State University College of Medicine suggest that a shared circuit in the brain could be one reason why heavy drinking and high-fat 'junk food' cravings go hand in hand.
Poisonous Death Cap Mushroom Spreads Over North America
Amanita phalloides is non-native to the North American continent, introduced to California from Europe, and rapidly spreading.
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?
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