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Can wisdom teeth grow back? Man holding his jaw in pain

Can wisdom teeth grow back?

By Louise Bond published

REFERENCE We know they can be a pain, but can wisdom teeth grow back?

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What are the different types of exercise bike: Woman riding an exercise bike in a gym

What are the different types of exercise bike?

By Rachael Sampson published

REFERENCE What are the different types of exercise bike? Let’s look at the most popular bikes for the home and gym

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When did yoga originate? Image of person practicing yoga on a beach at sunset

When did yoga originate?

By Rachel Ayeh-Datey published

REFERENCE When did yoga originate? We explain everything you need to know about the ancient practice.

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how accurate are DNA tests? An illustration of DNA

How accurate are DNA tests?

By Timothy Williamson published

Reference Exactly how accurate are DNA tests, and how much can your genetic data really reveal about you? To find out, we asked a molecular biologist.

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Will a dehumidifier in a basement help upstairs?: Dehumidifier standing near a plant and a sofa

Will a dehumidifier in a basement help upstairs?

By Kerry Taylor-Smith published

REFERENCE Find out if a dehumidifier in a basement will help with damp upstairs too.

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Best sleeping position: Woman sleeping with eye mask

What is the best sleeping position?

By Gavin Newsham published

Reference Want to know what is the best sleeping position for you? Here’s everything you need to know.

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In 332 B.C. Persian rule in Egypt came to an end with the arrival of Alexander the Great (pictured here). After his death a dynasty of Greek kings would take control of Egypt and would rule for the next three centuries.

Alexander the Great: Facts, biography and accomplishments

By Owen Jarus, Jonathan Gordon published

Alexander the Great's empire stretched from the Balkans to modern-day Pakistan.

A close up of a blue poison dart frog

Poison dart frogs: Facts about the beautiful but deadly amphibians

By Scott Dutfield published

Reference They might look cute, but the toxins from a poison dart frog can be strong enough to kill several humans.

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A chemist in a lab coat. Most people think chemistry is something done in lab, but you practice aspects of chemistry everyday.

What is chemistry?

By Alane Lim, Ben Biggs published

Reference Chemistry is the study of matter, its properties, how and why substances combine or separate to form other substances, and how substances interact with energy.

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Almonds and other nuts are good sources of riboflavin, also called vitamin B2.

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): Sources, benefits and dosage

By Alina Bradford, Ben Biggs published

reference Riboflavin is a B-complex vitamin that helps the body break down carbohydrates, proteins and fats to produce energy.

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Low impact workouts: Man crossing river using stepping stones

5 low impact workouts for everyday fitness

By Sam Clark published

Reference Here are 5 low impact workouts to boost your fitness with a lower risk of injury.

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An amoeba under a microscope

What is an amoeba?

By Aparna Vidyasagar, Scott Dutfield published

Reference The term “amoeba” refers to simple eukaryotic organisms that move in a characteristic crawling fashion.

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Two women with similar personality traits laughing in conversation.

Personality traits & personality types: What personality type are you?

By Stephanie Pappas, Ben Biggs published

REFERENCE What makes you, you? Psychologists sketch out personality traits using the "Big Five".

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7 anxiety tips: Picture of a man looking worried

7 anxiety tips to help you every day

By Meg Walters published

Reference Here are 7 anxiety tips to help you relieve stress and worry in your daily life

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Nootropics: Close up image of a hand holding pills above a notepad and pen on a desk.

Do nootropics and brain boosters work, and are they safe?

By Jennifer Welsh published

Nootropics are any drugs or supplements that are taken to impact brain performance, including attention and memory. But are these drugs safe to use?

Concept art of antibodies attacking a neuron, as is the case with certain autoimmune diseases.

Autoimmune disease: Definition and examples

By Natalie Grover published

Millions of people are affected by autoimmune diseases. Learn what causes autoimmune diseases and how they're treated.

Does yoga help you lose weight? Image of a woman sitting on a yoga mat with a dumbbell next to her

Does yoga help you lose weight?

By Amy Clarke published

REFERENCE Does yoga help you lose weight? We look at whether yoga can help you shed pounds.

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New images from NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope show where supernova remnants emit radiation a billion times more energetic than visible light. The images bring astronomers a step closer to understanding the source of some of the universe's most energetic particles -- cosmic rays. This composite shows the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant across the spectrum: Gamma rays (magenta) from NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope; X-rays (blue, green) from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory; visible light (yellow) from the Hubble Space Telescope; infrared (red) from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope; and radio (orange) from the Very Large Array near Socorro, N.M.

What are cosmic rays?

By Paul Sutter published

Cosmic rays are tiny subatomic particles racing through the universe at nearly the speed of light — and they're not so nice.

Cuddling releases oxytocin

Oxytocin: Facts about the 'cuddle hormone'

By Stephanie Pappas, Ailsa Harvey published

Reference Oxytocin is a hormone that plays a large role in social interactions and social bonding.

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Statue of Augustus, first emperor of the Roman Empire

The Roman Empire: Rulers, expansion and fall

By Owen Jarus published

Reference At its height the Roman Empire spanned from Africa to northern England, and only finally fell in AD 1453.

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