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The Science Behind the Pollen Count
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HowStuffWorks looks at the science behind the pollen count. How do they count those microscopic grains anyway?
A Real Spider-Man Could Never Exist, According to Science
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Who hasn’t dreamt of doing everything a spider can? Well, sorry to be bearer of bad news, but it turns out that it’s scientifically impossible for someone to be Spider-Man…and it has everything to do with our stupid bodies. As everyone knows, Marvel Comics’ Spider-Man is able to leap and bound up walls much like […] The post A Real Spider-Man Could Never Exist, According to Science appeared first on Goliath.
Paul Berg
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Berg, Paul (1926-), an American biochemist and molecular biologist, has been at the forefront of genetic engineering, both as an inventor of a pioneering procedure and as an advocate concerned about the risks of genetic research.
Is fluoride considered a poison in most European countries?
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Fluoride is commonly added to drinking water but could be dangerous. Learn about fluoridation and fluoride poisoning.
How long does it take gut flora to recover from antibiotics?
Your gut flora gets a little out of whack when you take antibiotics. Find out how long it takes for your stomach to recover from antibiotics.
Goodbye to Allergies? Scientists Discover How to Trick Body's Immune System
Northwestern University researchers have a 'Trojan horse' strategy for treating asthma and allergies. HowStuffWorks Now explains.
There's an Evolutionary Reason Humans Developed the Ability to Feel Shame
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What evolutionary purpose would shame serve? Learn more about the origins of shame in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Fascinating Discovery Reveals How Cephalopod Eyes Detect Color
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It turns out cephalopods aren't colorblind. Learn more about how cephalopods see color in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
How Carbon Footprints Work
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While actual footprints measure size, weight and speed, carbon footprints measure how much carbon dioxide (CO2) we produce in our daily lives. Do you know how big your carbon footprint is?
Discovery of Horse-sized Dinosaur Sheds Light on T. Rex Evolution
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Discovering a Tyrannosaur ancestor leads to greater understand of how dinosaurs evolved. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.