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4 Unexpected Places Where Adults Can Learn Science

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Here are four alternative venues where the general public can enjoy nature, engage in hands-on science learning and get a behind-the-scenes look at scientific research in action.

How Vision Works

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A fascinating article that describes how your eyes and vision works!

How can you train honeybees to sniff for bombs?

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Those same, buzzing insects that seek out molecular hints of the pollen they use to make honey can just as easily detect traces of materials used to bombs.

How Butterfly Gardens Work

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Butterfly gardens can attract and conserve butterflies as habitat loss and pesticide use decrease their numbers. Learn all about butterfly gardens.

Aloe Vera: Herbal Remedies

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Aloe vera is one of the most widely used herbal remedies. Find out how aloe vera can soothe skin and heal burns, rashes, frostbite, and wounds.

How the CIA Used 'Vampires' to Fight Communism in the Philippines

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During in the Cold War, a CIA operative in the Philippines used the local folklore myth of the blood-sucking aswang to try and scare off communist rebels. Did it work?

Do animals laugh?

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Do animals laugh? Researchers have investigated whether animals are capable of making a unique sound in response to joy.

The Toucan Is Far More Than the Froot Loops Mascot

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Generations of cereal eaters grew up sharing the breakfast table with Toucan Sam, famous for following his long, colorful nose - but what's that bill for besides hawking cereal?

Intricate Ice Caves in Antarctica May Harbor Unique Life

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On the surface, Antarctica may seem like a barren landscape. But underneath, in massive ice caves, life may be abundant.

How Getting Your MFA Works

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Getting your MFA could get you started on the pathway to a career in the arts. Learn about how getting your MFA works at HowStuffWorks.

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