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'If I Fits I Sits': The Science Behind Cats Sitting in Squares
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A study using citizen science tries to help explain why cats love sitting in boxes - even ones that aren't there. What did they find out?
Why do we study bugs?
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There are many reasons why we study bugs, from protecting crops to preventing the spread of disease. Learn more about why we study bugs at HowStuffWorks.
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.
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?
5 Characteristics of a Great Science Teacher
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Science education methods are changing as a result of the Next Generation Science Standards, which aim to define a uniform vision for K-12 science education across the U.S.
'Everyone Says It So It Must Be True': The Pseudoscience Quiz
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We have an astonishing capacity to accept scientific-sounding concepts if we hear them repeatedly. Test your ability to differentiate between real science and fictitious "common knowledge."
The Ultimate Food Science Quiz
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Food scientists rely on chemistry, technology and other science skills to figure out the best way to feed a growing population while keeping food healthy, sustainable and delicious.
The Science Behind the Pollen Count
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HowStuffWorks looks at the science behind the pollen count. How do they count those microscopic grains anyway?
4 Unexpected Places Where Adults Can Learn Science
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Here are four alternative venues where the general public can enjoy nature, engage in hands-on science learning and get a behind-the-scenes look at scientific research in action.
Study Finds No Link Between Inactivity and Weight Gain
A surprising February 2017 study didn't find a link between sedentary lifestyle and weight gain. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.