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Men's Beards Carry More Bacteria Than Dogs' Fur, Study Suggests
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Do men's beards harbor more microbes than a dog's fur does? HowStuffWorks looks at a study that says yes.
You're Probably Petting Your Cat All Wrong, Study Suggests
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If you've owned cats for a while, you may think you know exactly where they like to be touched. But a study found that cat lovers are the folks most likely to pet felines in places they dislike.
Study Says 2035 Is Climate Change Point of No Return
After 2035 it will be extremely unlikely we can stop Earth's temperature from rising enough to kick off a dangerous medley of global disasters.
Narwhal Echolocation Abilities Exceed Those of Any Other Animal, Study Finds
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What are the echolocation abilities of a narwhal? Learn more about a new study on narwhal echolocation in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How fMRI Works
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fMRI, or functional magnetic resonance imaging, looks at blood flow in the brain to detect areas of activity. Learn about fMRI and its invention.
What Will Replace the Smartphone?
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Smartphones will become obsolete in as little as three years, to be replaced by a new generation of wearable devices.
Who Does a Mom Love More: Her Kid or Her Dog?
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What happens inside a mom's brain when you show her a picture of her kid and her dog? Is it the same or different? One study attempted to find out.
Baby Giraffes Get Their Spots From Mom
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A study found that baby giraffes get their spot patterns from their moms. HowStuffWorks looks at the study and what it means for giraffes in the wild.
Can You Guess the Branch of Science From an Emoji Sequence?
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Bill Nye ... the 🔬🌡🌩☢︎ guy? We've paired emojis with a variety of "-ologies." See if you can identify these areas of science using modern text lingo - no 👩ðŸ»â€ðŸŽ“👨ðŸ¾â€ðŸŽ“ required!
A Dose of Nature Could Improve Mental Health for City Dwellers
Living near birds and shrubs has measurable benefits, new research shows. Find out how nearby nature affects people in urban areas at HowStuffWorks.