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Half the World Will Be Nearsighted by 2050
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It's estimated that a shocking 5 billion people will be nearsighted by 2050. HowStuffWorks Now examines the reasons why.
Newly Discovered Crane Fly Species: Tiny Wings, Double-barreled Penis
An Australian scientist has found an unusual species of crane fly with special properties. HowStuffWorks Now investigates.
C-sections Can Affect a Baby's Immune System
A small pilot study explored how to boost the microbiota of babies born by C-section. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
Marked at Birth: Your Birth Month, Allergies and DNA Are Linked
Although scientists knew that birth season affected people's allergy risk, they didn't know why this happened. A study gets us one step closer.
You Can Read Scrambled Words — Under Certain Conditions
Yuo cna raed thsi rgiht? Probably, but that doesn't mean a popular internet meme on the topic is totally accurate.
You Can Get Pregnant When You're Already Pregnant
Is it possible for a woman to get pregnant when she's already pregnant? HowStuffWorks looks at superfetation.
Nothing to Sneeze at: Allergies May Affect the Brain
Seasonal allergies are a huge hassle, but the sneezing and watery eyes are only part of the story of how the body reacts to them.
This Man Carried His 'Heart' in a Backpack for Over a Year
Stan Larkin lived with his 'heart' in a backpack for more than a year. Learn how he did it from HowStuffWorks Now.
Hot or Not: What Makes Some Places Naturally High in Radioactivity
Surprisingly, living in a city with a high level of natural radiation doesn't have any ill effects.