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Can You Learn Anything While You Sleep?
March 08, 2019 | ArticleSleep learning, the way people commonly think of it, is almost certainly impossible. But researchers are discovering types of learning that occur during sleep, with exciting applications.
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Why Do Cats Wiggle Their Butts Before They Pounce?
March 07, 2019 | ArticleAs many pet owners will attest, when their cat prepares to pounce, it does a little butt wiggle first.
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Why Are There So Many Marsupials in Australia?
March 03, 2019 | ArticleAustralia is the kingdom of marsupials, home to furry kangaroos, koalas and wombats. The continent has so many marsupials, it raises the question: Did these pouch-bearing mammals arise Down Under?
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Why Does Time Fly When You're Having Fun?
March 02, 2019 | ArticleThe brain...it likes to play
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Can Any Animal Survive Without Sleep?
March 02, 2019 | ArticleScientists have yet to find a truly sleepless creature. But is sleep really necessary for survival?
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Why Does Earth Have an Atmosphere?
February 23, 2019 | ArticleEarth's atmosphere is enormous, so far reaching that it even affects the International Space Station's route. But how did this giant gaseous envelope form?
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Could Earth's Oceans Ever Boil Away?
February 21, 2019 | ArticleWhen will the end come for the oceans?
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How Do Emperor Penguin Dads Stop Their Eggs From Freezing?
February 14, 2019 | ArticleThese penguin dads are basically walking hot-water bottles.
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Why Do Babies Cry on Airplanes?
February 10, 2019 | ArticleThe pressure caused by flying at altitude is particularly difficult to bear for babies and toddlers.
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Do You Really Need to Buy Aluminum-Free Deodorant?
February 09, 2019 | ArticleHow I learned to stop worrying and rub aluminum into my armpits.
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