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Why Do We Get Addicted to Things?
October 17, 2017 | ArticleWhat makes a particular habit or substance an addiction?
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Do Animals Have Menopause?
October 03, 2017 | ArticleFemale killer whales reproduce between the ages of 12 and 40 years but can survive into their 90s.
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Why Do You Have to Pee When You're Nervous?
September 30, 2017 | ArticleIf you get the urge to pee when you're nervous, you're not alone.
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Do Animals Murder Each Other?
September 16, 2017 | ArticleAnimals regularly murder their own kind, and many species do so at a much higher rate than humans.
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What Are Saturn's Rings?
September 14, 2017 | ArticleSaturn's rings are one of the most compelling features of the solar system.
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What Is the World's Oldest Photograph?
September 14, 2017 | ArticleThe world's oldest surviving photograph is, well, difficult to see. The grayish-hued plate containing hardened bitumen looks like a blur. Here's how the image was created.
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How Do Palm Trees Withstand Hurricanes?
September 12, 2017 | ArticleTrees generally snap, or at least lose a few branches, when faced with hurricane-strength winds. Not palm trees. These staples of the tropics typically bend during gusty weather.
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How Strong Can a Hurricane Get?
September 05, 2017 | ArticleThe Saffir-Simpson hurricane only goes up to Category 5. But in theory, winds from a powerful hurricane could blow the scale out of the water, scientists say.
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Are Octopuses Smart?
August 18, 2017 | ArticleOctopuses have many neurons, appear to play, and may have individual personalities, but does this mean they're smart?
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How to Make a Solar Eclipse Viewer (If You Can't Get Eclipse Glasses)
August 16, 2017 | ArticleThe moon will pass directly between the sun and the Earth on Monday, Aug. 21, causing a total solar eclipse. If you want to see it happen, learn how to build a simple eclipse viewer out of a shoe box.
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