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Not a Coffee Fan? That Could Be Genetic
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We revisit the idea that a genetic variation may affect how quickly the body breaks down caffeine, affecting the frequency of a certain craving.
Ghost Tape No. 10: The Haunted Mixtape of the Vietnam War
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In one of its more bizarre moments, the U.S. Army created voice tapes of allegedly wandering souls to depress Viet Cong morale.
Space Lettuce Is Out of This World Good
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Lettuce has key nutrients that give both astronauts and Earth-dwellers alike a physical and psychological boost. And the lettuce grown in space is no less nutritious than the Earth-bound variety.
Could you run a TV network from your home?
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If you want to run a little TV network from home, it can be done -- well, sort of.
Test Your Knowledge: Scientific Misconceptions
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There's no shame in admitting that we don't have all the answers. But there is a little shame when we're spewing scientific nonsense to our friends and colleagues. Test yourself to determine what so-called "science" you've misunderstood for years.
Aliens? Lasers? Water? What Caused the Al Naslaa Rock to Split So Precisely?
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Split as if by a laser, the Al Naslaa rock in Saudi Arabia's Tayma Oasis baffles scientists and amateur geologists alike. How did this perfect split happen?
Can We Guess if You're Gen X, Baby Boomer, or Millennial?
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Every generation has a set of cultural touchstones, a unique vocabulary, and a collective memory that sets it apart from others. This fingerprint tells us a lot about the heuristic you use to make sense of the world.
5 Chinese Anime to Introduce You to the World of Donghua
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Whether you're a seasoned anime lover or just dipping your toes into the animation waters for the first time, you might be surprised by the wave of high-quality Chinese anime — also known as donghua — making a splash on screens around the world.
Japanese Spider Crab: Enormous and Harmless to Humans
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The Japanese spider crab is a fascinating and impressive animal. In fact, it is the largest arthropod in the ocean!
Osprey vs. Eagle: Distinguishing Between Birds of Prey
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At first glance, ospreys and eagles might seem like interchangeable kings of the sky. But when making osprey vs. eagle comparisons, you'll find these two impressive birds have more differences than similarities.