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Do opposites really attract?
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Do opposites attract? Plenty of movies and books seem to think so -- but is there is there a science to these stories? Learn if opposites attract.
A Smart Lemur Is a Popular Lemur
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Lemurs find social success by being smart. HowStuffWorks checks out these brainiacs.
Happy Hour Alert: Cheese Really Improves the Taste of Wine
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Book clubs, sororities and Trader Joe fans rejoice: HowStuffWorks Now looks at a study showing the positive effects of cheese on wine.
Diagnosing Chocolate's Quality With Ultrasound
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Ultrasound is more commonly associated with medicine or industry, but here's a sweet new use for it.
Diving Deep Into the World of Saturation Diving
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Saturation diving hinges on the idea that the dissolved gases in our blood and body tissues match those in our lungs. This deep-sea exploration method allows divers to work at extreme depths without constantly surfacing. Learn how it works.
Experts Divided on Whether Fidget Spinners Help Kids With ADHD
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Some experts see benefits for children with ADHD, but scientific evidence remains short. HowStuffWorks looks at fidget spinners and kids with ADHD.
Moths Are Mother Nature's Secret Pollinators
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Bees get a lot of credit for pollinating important food crops, but they get a lot of secret help from their nocturnal friends, the moths.
What Makes a Scent Soothing?
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Why do most of us start relaxing as soon as we smell lavender or vanilla? Is it the memories they conjure up or is there a chemical reason?
Scientists Develop Quick-Growing Coral Method to Save Dying Reefs
Coral grows faster when it's cut or broken and scientists are taking advantage of that to replenish depleted reefs.
Are Plastic-eating Enzymes Our Planet's Only Hope?
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Two bacterial enzymes degrade PET plastics and could potentially be a solution to Earth's massive waste problem. HowStuffWorks looks at the science.