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Scientists Reveal The Organ That Can Predict Your Lifespan – And It’s Not The Heart

Turns out the cell size of one oft-forgotten organ is what correlates with how long humans and other animals live.

By Kara Goldfarb • Jun 25, 2018

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Scientists Reveal The Organ That Can Predict Your Lifespan – And It’s Not The Heart

Turns out the cell size of one oft-forgotten organ is what correlates with how long humans and other animals live.

By Kara Goldfarb • June 25, 2018

Scientists Build Flexible Origami Robot That Can Move On Its Own [VIDEO]

Unlike conventional robots, soft robots like this one mimic the way living organisms move and adapt to their surroundings.

By Kara Goldfarb • Jun 21, 2018

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Scientists Build Flexible Origami Robot That Can Move On Its Own [VIDEO]

Unlike conventional robots, soft robots like this one mimic the way living organisms move and adapt to their surroundings.

By Kara Goldfarb • June 21, 2018

The Glyptodon Was A Prehistoric Armadillo So Big That Early Humans Used Its Shells For Shelters

The glyptodon may seem like just a big armadillo, but it was the size of a car and could crush early humans with its clubbed tail.

By William DeLong • Jun 21, 2018

The Glyptodon Was A Prehistoric Armadillo So Big That Early Humans Used Its Shells For Shelters

The glyptodon may seem like just a big armadillo, but it was the size of a car and could crush early humans with its clubbed tail.

By William DeLong • June 21, 2018

Olympus Mons: The Tallest Mountain In The Solar System

Experience the awesome size of Martian volcano Olympus Mons, the tallest mountain in the solar system, three times the height of Everest.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Jun 20, 2018

Olympus Mons: The Tallest Mountain In The Solar System

Experience the awesome size of Martian volcano Olympus Mons, the tallest mountain in the solar system, three times the height of Everest.

By Aimee Lamoureux • June 20, 2018

Scientists Discover Possible Key To Reducing Fear From Traumatic Memories

About 30 percent of people suffer from stress or fear-related disorders. These results could bring them great relief.

By Kara Goldfarb • Jun 19, 2018

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Scientists Discover Possible Key To Reducing Fear From Traumatic Memories

About 30 percent of people suffer from stress or fear-related disorders. These results could bring them great relief.

By Kara Goldfarb • June 19, 2018

This Lake May Seem Like A Natural Beauty, But It’s A Disaster Waiting To Happen

Lake Abraham might be home to beautiful ice crystals, but they hold a deadly secret.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Jun 18, 2018

This Lake May Seem Like A Natural Beauty, But It’s A Disaster Waiting To Happen

Lake Abraham might be home to beautiful ice crystals, but they hold a deadly secret.

By Aimee Lamoureux • June 18, 2018

New Exposé Claims Notorious Stanford Prison Experiment Was A Total Sham

One of the participants claims he faked his cries for help so he could get out of it.

By Katie Serena • Jun 15, 2018

New Exposé Claims Notorious Stanford Prison Experiment Was A Total Sham

One of the participants claims he faked his cries for help so he could get out of it.

By Katie Serena • June 15, 2018

Antarctica Has Lost 3 Trillion Tonnes Of Ice Since 1992 And It’s Only Melting Faster Now

"This has to be a concern for the governments we trust to protect our coastal cities and communities."

By Kara Goldfarb • Jun 14, 2018

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Antarctica Has Lost 3 Trillion Tonnes Of Ice Since 1992 And It’s Only Melting Faster Now

"This has to be a concern for the governments we trust to protect our coastal cities and communities."

By Kara Goldfarb • June 14, 2018

“The Largest Chunk Of Him Was His Butt Cheek”: A CSI Tech Reveals What The Job Is Really Like

In a world full of true crime dramas, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction.

By Katie Serena • Jun 13, 2018

“The Largest Chunk Of Him Was His Butt Cheek”: A CSI Tech Reveals What The Job Is Really Like

In a world full of true crime dramas, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction.

By Katie Serena • June 13, 2018

Wilhelm Reich, The Freud Disciple Who Tried To Harness The Power Of Orgasms To Cure Illnesses

Wilhelm Reich believed he could absorb the energy of an orgasm and use it as an all-purpose cure for all of mankind's ailments.

By Gina Dimuro • Jun 12, 2018

Wilhelm Reich, The Freud Disciple Who Tried To Harness The Power Of Orgasms To Cure Illnesses

Wilhelm Reich believed he could absorb the energy of an orgasm and use it as an all-purpose cure for all of mankind's ailments.

By Gina Dimuro • June 12, 2018

Suicides Are Increasing At An Alarming Rate Among Americans

Since 1999, the rate of suicide has climbed 30 percent in the U.S. – and as high as 58 percent in some states.

By Katie Serena • Jun 8, 2018

Suicides Are Increasing At An Alarming Rate Among Americans

Since 1999, the rate of suicide has climbed 30 percent in the U.S. – and as high as 58 percent in some states.

By Katie Serena • June 8, 2018