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6 Diseases Global Warming Can Initiate Or Intensify

Rising sea levels aren’t the only signs and symptoms of a warming world — these diseases may also make a comeback. Add the phrase “zombie pathogens” to your vernacular, because they could be coming for us. Due to climate change, viruses once safely kept in nature’s “deep freeze” are escaping...

By Erin Kelly Aug 20, 2016
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6 Diseases Global Warming Can Initiate Or Intensify

Rising sea levels aren’t the only signs and symptoms of a warming world — these diseases may also make a comeback. Add the phrase “zombie pathogens” to your vernacular, because they could be coming for us. Due to climate change, viruses once safely kept in nature’s “deep freeze” are escaping...

By Erin Kelly August 20, 2016

5 Science Experiments That Seemed Useless — And Were Anything But

In science, no island of knowledge is too small or esoteric to yield major breakthroughs. These experiments prove it. As any scientist knows, securing funding for a research project can be an incredibly trying experience — especially if funders deem the proposed research a bit pointless.

By Erin Kelly Jul 19, 2016

5 Science Experiments That Seemed Useless — And Were Anything But

In science, no island of knowledge is too small or esoteric to yield major breakthroughs. These experiments prove it. As any scientist knows, securing funding for a research project can be an incredibly trying experience — especially if funders deem the proposed research a bit pointless.

By Erin Kelly July 19, 2016

21 Sleep Facts To Tide You Over Until Bed Time

Getting a good night’s rest is crucial for your health. But even though sleep deprivation can be deadly, most of us simply aren’t getting enough time to recharge. Here are twenty-two surprising sleep facts that help explain why bedtime might be the most important activity of the day.

By Elisabeth Sherman Jul 13, 2016

21 Sleep Facts To Tide You Over Until Bed Time

Getting a good night’s rest is crucial for your health. But even though sleep deprivation can be deadly, most of us simply aren’t getting enough time to recharge. Here are twenty-two surprising sleep facts that help explain why bedtime might be the most important activity of the day.

By Elisabeth Sherman July 13, 2016

The Human Cost Of A Century Of Chemical Warfare

Chemical weapons have given people nightmares for the past 100 years — those who are lucky enough to survive them, that is. Chemical weapons hold an especially dark place in the history of warfare. Bullets, bombs, and landmines all have their own terrors, but there’s nothing quite like an invisible...

By Richard Stockton Jun 21, 2016

The Human Cost Of A Century Of Chemical Warfare

Chemical weapons have given people nightmares for the past 100 years — those who are lucky enough to survive them, that is. Chemical weapons hold an especially dark place in the history of warfare. Bullets, bombs, and landmines all have their own terrors, but there’s nothing quite like an invisible...

By Richard Stockton June 21, 2016

8 Gross Facts About Public Toilets, And How To Combat Them

Public toilets aren’t exactly known for their cleanliness. Here are some gross facts — and to keep you from having a panic attack upon the thought of entering one — some helpful information to put it all into perspective. Flushing the toilet before “going” can cut down on airborne bacteria.

By Erin Kelly May 24, 2016

8 Gross Facts About Public Toilets, And How To Combat Them

Public toilets aren’t exactly known for their cleanliness. Here are some gross facts — and to keep you from having a panic attack upon the thought of entering one — some helpful information to put it all into perspective. Flushing the toilet before “going” can cut down on airborne bacteria.

By Erin Kelly May 24, 2016
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