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How Area 51 Works
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Less than 100 miles from Las Vegas, is the most famous secret military installation on the planet: Area 51. For decades, the U.S. government refused to acknowledge it existed. But now, the secret is out.
Where Should I Study Abroad?
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All aboard! Oh, we mean all abroad! If you've been given the opportunity to go elsewhere for part of your education, you should take it! But where to go? Throw a dart at the map, or take this quiz to find out!
How can studies on rats apply to humans?
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Rats! They're just like family. Evolutionarily, anyway. So when it comes to research and biomedical study, what can they do for us?
10 Types of Study Bias
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We often think that if a drug has been studied by scientists and given a favorable outcome, then it must be safe and proven. But many kinds of biases can creep into a study, rendering it less than effective.
Top 10 Study Tips for the GRE
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Are standardized tests the stuff of your nightmares? Find out how you can sleep easy again with these 10 tips for making the GRE less daunting.
New Study Shows Cannabis Boosts Memory in Older Mice
Researchers have shown that THC in marijuana alters the structure of the brains in older mice to be more like brains of younger mice. Could the same be true for humans?
Love at First Sight? A Study Says It's Probably Just Lust
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Love or Lust? HowStuffWorks looks at a new study that determines whether love at first sight really exists.
Antarctic Prone To 'Ice Quakes' Every Night, Study Finds
Scientists set up two stations to capture this strange seismic activity.
The Australian Geography Quiz
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Stunningly diverse, Australia's geography is a fascinating area of study. How much do you know about Australia's geography? Have a squiz at this quiz to find out.
Study Solves Why Drinking Gives You the Munchies
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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.