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Why a platypus? Well, why not? It's unusual, somewhat crazy, and evolution pretty much smashed a bunch of concepts together and said, "Try that."
You might not only need an umbrella to shield yourself from the rain – viruses and bacteria may be pouring down on you on a regular basis as well. At least this is according to research from scientists in Canada, Spain and the U.S., who came together to find out exactly what is falling from …
What if you were told that your acne could be causing your depression? This is what new research seems to suggest, and it could be one of the many keys behind the mental illness that is still poorly understood. Researchers decided to look at how acne could potentially fall in line with depression among both …
The funny thing about bird eggs is that they are not all egg-shaped! Some birds lay round eggs and some lay elongated eggs. Some egg-shaped eggs are more pointy – more egg-treme – than others. Scientists have conducted several studies and the general conclusion is that several different factors impact the shape of a bird’s …
What if science said that our friends were really meant to be our closest companions? This is exactly what one study appears to indicate, so think again next time you wonder how you got so close to your buds. A study published in Nature Communications by researchers from Dartmouth College suggests that we’re friends with …
What if your favorite caffeinated beverage came with a health warning? This is what some coffee lovers are now facing in California, and cancer may be at the root of the problem. The state of California keeps a list of chemicals that it considers to be possible carcinogens, and acrylamide is on the docket (“Coffee …
Just one cigarette won’t hurt, right? According to a new study, steering clear of cigarettes and tobacco altogether might be worth it for the sake of your health. Recently, a group of researchers from the UCL Cancer Institute at University College London wanted to look at how cigarettes negatively impacted the body – specifically the …
What if we could blanket the planet and shelter it from the Sun? Would it help Earth maintain a cool, comfortable temperature and reduce the impact of global warming? This is what a group of scientists recently wanted to figure out. The theory of geoengineering involves spraying sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere to form clouds. …
When you look at a giant Great Dane or Mastiff, then you look at a Chihuahua or a Pomeranian, it is hard to believe they are all the same species of animal. It is even harder to believe that these lovable and loyal companions – man’s best friends –are all descendants of the maligned grey …
Can being too social actually negatively impact your health? It can if you’re a marmot, according to new data from researchers at UCLA (“Can being too social take years off your life? Yes, biologists report, if you’re a marmot,” 2018). Recently, a team of biologists set out to determine exactly how the social behaviors of …
What happens when you primarily consume fast food? According to multiple reports, this is the diet of the U.S. president, and he is evidently one pound away from being considered obese by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Recently, President Trump underwent a physical by Navy Rear Adm. Dr. Ronny Jackson. The results showed …