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Is alcohol more dangerous than ecstasy?

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In Britain, illegal drugs are ranked as A, B, or C. Class A is supposed to be the most harmful, and Class C is supposed to be the least harmful. A recent study shows that the rankings may be all mixed up.

How is oxygen made aboard a spacecraft?

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Oxygen made aboard a spacecraft is done through the use of oxygen generators. Learn about oxygen made aboard a spacecraft.

Will going out with wet hair really give you a cold?

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Will going out with wet hair really give you a cold? Find out whether it's true that going out with wet hair will really give you a cold.

Why do men sweat more than women?

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Why do men sweat more than women? Visit Discovery Health to learn why men sweat more than women.

Bayes' Theorem Helps Us Nail Down Probabilities

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Bayes' theorem describes the probability of an event, based on prior knowledge of conditions that might be related to the event. Sounds intimidating, but we'll walk you through it.

Scientists Detected a Space Hurricane for the First Time. What's That?

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In 2014, scientists observed a space hurricane for the first time; they reported their findings this year. But what's a space hurricane - and do we on Earth have to worry about with them?

Brainless, Footless Slime Molds Are Weirdly Intelligent and Mobile

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They might look like piles of goop, but slime molds can think and seemingly make decisions without a brain.

Lamia: The Female Demon Who Devoured Children in Greek Mythology

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How did the Greek goddess Lamia, once said to be a queen of Libya, become a child-murdering monster feared for her malevolent nature?

Deobandi Islam Is the Ideology Fueling the Taliban

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The roots of the Taliban's religious beliefs - Deobandi Islam - can be traced to 19th century colonial India.

Could Thorium Power the Next Generation of Nuclear Reactors?

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Thorium is in many ways safer than uranium for nuclear power production. But is it safe enough to bet on for our energy future?

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