science

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Sleepwalking has fascinated humans throughout history—and yet, even today, this particular disorder remains as mysterious as ever.

PEOPLE

From radioactive health drinks to dangerous Victorian remedies, discover 25 popular historical cures that often made patients sicker instead of better.

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How exactly did a single asteroid strike cause the dinosaurs to go completely extinct? Let's go back to that day and find out.

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You've heard of mitochondria. The "powerhouse of the cell". I never took biology in high school and even I know what mitochondria are. But here's something you probably didn't know: Mitochondria are invaders. While the...

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From the seemingly harmless mosquito to the powerful saltwater crocodile, here's a closer look at some of the world's most dangerous animals.

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Why do some people hate foods that others love? Why do tastes change over time? And what is umami? There's a science behind taste, and it has the answers.



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