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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?
How much energy in a hurricane, a volcano, and an earthquake?
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Energy has been on everybody's minds lately, probably because our society is in a transition period, trying to move from polluting sources to cleaner ones.
Like Everything Else, Thanksgiving Will Cost a Lot More This Year
The price of the average American Thanksgiving increased about 14 percent over last year. Why so much? Blame the supply chain crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, of course.
The Stew You Brew (and Eat) for Years: Perpetual Stew
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Some chefs are firm believers in stews that are cooked in an unending cycle. Find out about perpetual stew from HowStuffWorks Now.
Historically, Houseplants Were For the Rich
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In Victorian times, only a few plants could stand up to the fumes from coal fires and gas lamps. Now, we have a wide variety of plants to choose from.
How the Food Industry Made 'Artisan' Meaningless
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HowStuffWorks Now looks at the rise and fall of America's love affair with 'artisanal' food.
Pikas Are the Pikachus of the Wild
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Pikas are little mammals that, though they may look like rodents, are more closely related to rabbits.
Algae: Pond Scum or Food of the Future?
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Algae represents big money to some investors and could provide protein to help solve the problem of world hunger.
Dog Bowls Are Breeding Grounds For Bacteria
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A small study found that dog bowls, especially ceramic and plastic bowls, breed E. coli, salmonella and MRSA. HowStuffWorks looks at the findings.
Seasonal Allergies
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Seasonal allergies can affect people at different times of the year. Learn more about seasonal allergies at Discovery Health.