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Platypus Milk: Our Best Hope Against an Antibiotic-Resistant Future
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The platypus is an animal whose milk may have antibiotic-resistant bacteria. HowStuffWorks takes a look at this truly strange and beautiful creature.
How Much Do You Know About Ceramics?
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Ceramics have been around for most of human history, but there's much about it that you probably don't know. In this quiz, we'll test your knowledge of all things ceramic. By the end, you'll be ready to reenact that hot scene from the movie "Ghost"!
What Does Space Smell Like?
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Surprisingly, the solar system isn't odorless - it has a distinct scent that some astronauts like and others think is stinky. So, what does it smell like and why?
Why a Geomagnetic Storm Makes for Pretty Skies and Tech Scares
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When the Sun gets rowdy, Earth feels it. A geomagnetic storm happens when solar activity stirs up Earth’s magnetic field, producing large magnetic disturbances that can mess with everything from navigation systems to power grids.
How can someone die from drinking too much water?
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Water intoxication is the result of drinking too much water in one sitting. Learn more about water intoxication and water intoxication dangers.
Is Chlorine Bleach? How to Use Chlorine-based Cleaning Products
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I recently used chlorine bleach to clean the siding on my house, and I was amazed at how well it worked! What is bleach? How does it remove stains? Is the chlorine in bleach the same as the chlorine in drinking water or in swimming pools? Is chlorine safe to use?
What makes your heart beat?
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What makes your heart beat? Learn more about what makes your heart beat from Discovery Health.
Researchers Create Protein Powder With Just Microbes, Electricity, CO2 and Water
Two researchers have made protein powder out of carbon dioxide, water and microbes. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
5 Things You Didn't Know About the Autumnal Equinox
The autumnal equinox is the day Earth is perfectly angled to the sun, so the day and night are of equal length. Well, almost.
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.