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Six Supposed Carcinogens That Are Actually Perfectly Safe

For decades, we've lived in fear of these six supposed carcinogens. But the facts behind these cancer myths reveal why none of them will actually harm us, and how these crazy claims first got started.

By John Kuroski • Feb 4, 2016

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Six Supposed Carcinogens That Are Actually Perfectly Safe

For decades, we've lived in fear of these six supposed carcinogens. But the facts behind these cancer myths reveal why none of them will actually harm us, and how these crazy claims first got started.

By John Kuroski • February 4, 2016

The Horrifying Effects Of Lead On The Human Body

The children of Flint, Mich., are in danger. In 2014, Flint city government officials decided to change their water source, and thus started to use improperly filtered water from the local Flint River. The dirty water was then transported through a piping system desperately in need of an upgrade. The...

By Nickolaus Hines • Jan 25, 2016

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The Horrifying Effects Of Lead On The Human Body

The children of Flint, Mich., are in danger. In 2014, Flint city government officials decided to change their water source, and thus started to use improperly filtered water from the local Flint River. The dirty water was then transported through a piping system desperately in need of an upgrade. The...

By Nickolaus Hines • January 25, 2016

What You Need To Know About The Zika Virus

The rapidly spreading mosquito-borne virus has been linked to brain damage and birth defects in babies. Here's what you need to know about the Zika virus.

By Savannah Cox • Jan 21, 2016

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What You Need To Know About The Zika Virus

The rapidly spreading mosquito-borne virus has been linked to brain damage and birth defects in babies. Here's what you need to know about the Zika virus.

By Savannah Cox • January 21, 2016

4 Ways We Can Now Create Genetically Modified Humans (And Whether We Should)

The age of genetically modified humans is here. From designer babies to human mutants, here are some of the most unbelievable things we can already do--and some of the even more unnerving things we'll soon be able to do.

By Callie Stewart • Jan 14, 2016

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4 Ways We Can Now Create Genetically Modified Humans (And Whether We Should)

The age of genetically modified humans is here. From designer babies to human mutants, here are some of the most unbelievable things we can already do--and some of the even more unnerving things we'll soon be able to do.

By Callie Stewart • January 14, 2016

Video Of The Day: A German Carpenter Has Invented An On/Off Switch For Your Testicles

A German carpenter is hoping to revolutionize contraception with a simple valve that can turn the flow of sperm on and off with the flip of a switch.

By Nickolaus Hines • Jan 6, 2016

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Video Of The Day: A German Carpenter Has Invented An On/Off Switch For Your Testicles

A German carpenter is hoping to revolutionize contraception with a simple valve that can turn the flow of sperm on and off with the flip of a switch.

By Nickolaus Hines • January 6, 2016

Your World This Week, Dec. 6 – 12

This week in technology: Google’s new blood-sucking invention, a truly washable smartphone, biometric tattoos and tech’s importance in fighting ISIS. Google Files Patent For Wearable Blood-Sucking Device Naturally, the Internet is now abuzz with the news of Google’s vampiric new project. Of course, the sober truth is that Google’s blood-drawing...

By All That's Interesting • Dec 7, 2015

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Your World This Week, Dec. 6 – 12

This week in technology: Google’s new blood-sucking invention, a truly washable smartphone, biometric tattoos and tech’s importance in fighting ISIS. Google Files Patent For Wearable Blood-Sucking Device Naturally, the Internet is now abuzz with the news of Google’s vampiric new project. Of course, the sober truth is that Google’s blood-drawing...

By All That's Interesting • December 7, 2015

Your World This Week: Nov. 29 – Dec. 5

This week in health: Coffee-drinkers may live longer, brain researchers unlock the scientific secret to happiness, utant mosquitoes will help eradicate malaria, AIDS could be conquered within 15 years. The New Mutant Mosquito That Could Eradicate Malaria Forever Malaria is such a persistent blight to mankind that Nobel-prize winning scientist...

By All That's Interesting • Nov 30, 2015

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Your World This Week: Nov. 29 – Dec. 5

This week in health: Coffee-drinkers may live longer, brain researchers unlock the scientific secret to happiness, utant mosquitoes will help eradicate malaria, AIDS could be conquered within 15 years. The New Mutant Mosquito That Could Eradicate Malaria Forever Malaria is such a persistent blight to mankind that Nobel-prize winning scientist...

By All That's Interesting • November 30, 2015

Meet The Dakotaraptor: Feathered, Winged And Lethal

Dakotaraptor, a new dinosaur species discovered in South Dakota, is a far larger relative of the Velociraptor.

By Nickolaus Hines • Nov 6, 2015

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Meet The Dakotaraptor: Feathered, Winged And Lethal

Dakotaraptor, a new dinosaur species discovered in South Dakota, is a far larger relative of the Velociraptor.

By Nickolaus Hines • November 6, 2015

Your World This Week, Nov. 2-Nov. 8

Your primer on climate change this week: Antarctica is actually gaining ice (but scientists aren’t jumping for joy), rising temperatures may make the Persian Gulf uninhabitable by 2090, increasing temperatures mean falling wages, and carbon dioxide emissions will continue to rise in spite of our best efforts to cut greenhouse...

By John Kuroski • Nov 2, 2015

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Your World This Week, Nov. 2-Nov. 8

Your primer on climate change this week: Antarctica is actually gaining ice (but scientists aren’t jumping for joy), rising temperatures may make the Persian Gulf uninhabitable by 2090, increasing temperatures mean falling wages, and carbon dioxide emissions will continue to rise in spite of our best efforts to cut greenhouse...

By John Kuroski • November 2, 2015

The GMO Foods Controversy: What It Is And Why It’s All Wrong

The raging controversy over GMO foods has both sides up in arms. But does either one truly understand what they're even debating?

By Callie Stewart • Nov 1, 2015

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The GMO Foods Controversy: What It Is And Why It’s All Wrong

The raging controversy over GMO foods has both sides up in arms. But does either one truly understand what they're even debating?

By Callie Stewart • November 1, 2015