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Author: Julie Hambleton

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4 min read Planet

The inner core of our planet is a solid ball of iron and nickel that’s about as big as Mars. It’s always been there, but recently it paused and then flipped its direction. The change was so small that we couldn’t see it from the surface. However, it’s enough to affect our planet’s magnetic field...

3 min read Planet

Have you ever thought about what you want done with your body after you die? Maybe you want a traditional burial, or perhaps you’d rather donate your body to science. Either way, something must be done with your remains. Aquamation, also known as alkaline hydrolysis, is the latest, environmentally-friendly way to dispose of a loved...

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A man in Florida has died of a brain-eating amoeba after rinsing his sinuses with tap water. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the man’s death was caused by Naegleria fowleri, a microscopic organism that can be fatal if it enters the body. The CDC is now trying to determine if there is...

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Mezcal, the Mexican spirit that is gaining popularity in the United States, has a unique history. The worm in a bottle is just one of its many interesting characteristics. But why is that little worm inside the bottle, and more importantly, what species of worm is it? A new study has revealed just what species...

5 min read Living

Have you ever felt like a freak because you haven’t had sex in a while? You’re not alone. The sexual afterglow is a phenomenon that has been studied by psychologists, sociologists and anthropologists for decades. It’s basically the feeling of euphoria that people have after having an orgasm or being intimate with their partner. A...

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In 2016, famous physicist Stephen Hawking predicted that humans have 1000 years left on Earth. He believes that our only option will be to set up colonies on planets other than our own. (1) Stephen Hawking Says Humans Have 1,000 Years Left on Earth In a lecture in November of 2016, Hawking spoke about his...

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Depression is a serious mental illness that can have devastating effects on a person’s life. And it is also one of the most common forms of mental illness, with more than 8% of adults in the U.S. suffering from some form of depression each year. (1) Despite its prevalence, the exact cause of depression is...

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In a revealing interview, Paris Jackson, the daughter of the late Michael Jackson, openly discussed her identification as a black woman. While her father had been an iconic figure in the music industry and a global sensation, Paris has been navigating her own path, which includes embracing her racial identity. Her self-identifying as biracial and...

5 min read Technology

Have you ever wondered why you always seem to prefer the selfies you take of yourself rather than a photo that someone else takes for you? Or perhaps you always like the way you look, staring into the mirror, but then hate every picture that is taken of you that day. It turns out there’s...