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Cloudy Vision Oct 16, 2019

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Cataracts are the result of the natural breakdown of proteins in the eye’s lens as you age. When lens proteins lose their three dimensional structure they cause the lens to become cloudy.

A New Atomic Clock Could Help Spaceships Navigate Better Oct 09, 2019

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A New Atomic Clock Could Help Spaceships Navigate Better

Birds Of A Feather Flock Together Oct 07, 2019

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Social niches are made up of the social aspects of a species' environmental relationship. In the case of humans, this means that your friends, family and coworkers influence you just as much as other environmental factors.

Mosquitoes On The Scent Oct 03, 2019

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Mosquitoes On The Scent

The Cleaning Powers Of Goat Stomachs Sep 30, 2019

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Researchers from the University of Zurich examined 28 goats that were fed different pelleted diets of grit and hay. The scientists performed CT scans of the goats’ stomachs at the beginning of the experiment and then again six months later.

The Ocean's Fish Are Running Out Of Clean Water Sep 26, 2019

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The ocean is getting louder. Fish make noise. They whistle, chirp, hum, sing, swish. But boat engines, sonar, and deep-sea mining cause quite the racket, making it difficult for fishes to hear the call of friends or potential mates.

The Health Consequences Of Parenting Sep 03, 2019

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Research conducted at Lorna Linda University Health shows that children who grew up with parents who had a “warm” parenting style have an advantage over children who grew up with parents who had a “cold” parenting style when it comes to health and aging.

Coffee Cup Convection Aug 27, 2019

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Convection is a common process in nature, and occurs when warmer air or liquid lies under a cooler layer. This is what happens in a coffee cup: the coffee on top is cooled by evaporation, and since cooler is also heavier, gravity pulls it toward the bottom.

Jabuticaba, The Fruit That Grows On Trees Aug 21, 2019

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Jabuticaba is a fruit native to Brazil. It’s the size and color of a plum, with a white pulp and several seeds. It’s also known for its health benefits and sometimes gets called a “super fruit.”

Clouds In The Kitchen Aug 15, 2019

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Fill a kettle with water, then turn on the burner. In a while, your kettle will start belching white billowy stuff into the air. What is this stuff? Steam? Actually, no.

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