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By Feb 22, 2021
Health

Why you can’t trust the calorie count on food labels

Nutritionists warn of one big caveat with the numbers on the packaging.

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By Oct 17, 2017
Science

Body, heal thyself

The frontier of science is looking inward to fix what ails us.

By Jun 14, 2016
Science

Why hasn’t the U.S. adopted the metric system?

Short answer: It's complicated

By Jun 06, 2016
Health

Why Does Sunlight Lighten Hair But Darken Skin?

Short answer: Skin protects itself, hair doesn't.

By Apr 04, 2016
Health

Does Giving Blood Harm Your Immune System?

Short answer: No.

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By Mar 14, 2016
Science

Why Do Shower Curtains Billow Inward?

Short answer: Blame it on hot air, or swirling air, or something else

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By Mar 10, 2016
Science

Do Beards Keep Men Warm?

Yes, unless they’re caked in snow and ice

By Feb 29, 2016
Technology

Which is More Powerful: A Giant Microscope or a Giant Telescope?

A battle of resolution

By Feb 19, 2016
Science

Why Do I Feel Like Someone’s Watching Me?

Your brain is likely reverse-engineering a reason

By Feb 17, 2016
Health

Should I Be Freaked Out By Backwash?

Short answer: Yes