Animal world
If a person is allergic to cats, are they also allergic to lions?
This is a very serious question - if one day a person allergic to cats goes to a wildlife park and wants to get up close and personal with a lion, should he worry about…
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Oceanography
Global warming causes many marine animals to die en masse because of... cold
The effects of ocean warming are profound and well documented. But sometimes changes in wind patterns and ocean currents have counterintuitive consequences.
Life
What is sun poisoning?
Sun poisoning causes sunburn on the skin, which can lead to pain, fever, nausea, dehydration, and confusion.
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Why are some people left-handed?
10% of the population prefers to write with their left hand, proving that the ramifications of the human brain are still a mystery.
Environment
Discovering the role of ocean currents in ice shelf melting
A new study published in the journal Nature Communications found that ocean currents moving in winding patterns play a large role in the melting of ice shelves in Antarc…
Health
Little-known facts about tooth decay
Most snacks, even when sugar-free, can still give you tooth decay.
Health
The real reason why you crave fried food
Fried dishes attract people not only because of their delicious taste but also the crunchy feeling when eating.
Food safety
Does braised pork and fish meat and fish cause cancer?
There is a lot of information that the act of using sugar to create colored water to braise meat and fish has the potential to cause cancer. Is this true or false?
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Why does the refrigerator freeze and should this layer of snow be removed?
Faced with the phenomenon of refrigerators freezing after long periods of use, many people do not know the cause and whether they should remove this layer of frost from…
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How did cats cause the ancient Egyptians to lose their country?
It seemed like they were sure to win against the Persian army, but the Egyptians failed miserably due to the cats...
Environment
Melting ice causes alien treasures to 'hide' in Antarctica
Rising temperatures in Antarctica cause meteorites - alien treasures - to sink before researchers can collect them, according to The New York Times.
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Eclipses revolutionized science
A total solar eclipse is not only a notable astronomical event but also plays a large role in leading to many important discoveries.
Scientific application
Tire explosion due to hot road surface: What does the world recommend?
In many countries, car tires can withstand temperatures from minus degrees to over 100 degrees Celsius, but the safety threshold is no more than 90 degrees Celsius.
Health
Losing sleep for 2 nights, are we getting older?
A recent study shows that we feel many times older than we actually are when we lose sleep. This negatively affects physical and mental health.
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Why do cancer cells kill their hosts while when the host dies, they also die?
Creating cancer cells is a very complex process, requiring the coordination of many factors and the accumulation of many mutations to eventually form cancer.