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Sciencing is where inquiring minds come to learn about the natural world in all its complexity. We break down complicated topics across the broad disciplines of science, engineering, and mathematics to answer questions as big as the 11-dimensional multiverse and as small as a charm-flavored quark. Curiosity welcome.

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The Deadly Spider Scientists Don't Want You To Squish
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In many cultures, killing a spider brings on bad luck. The Irish and Scottish even have a little proverb to remember the tradition: "If you wish to …
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The Best Ways To Prevent Cancer Hands Down
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Eating healthy is one of the best things you can do for your long-term health and happiness, but it's not always easy to know which foods are the best.
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Scientists Had Some Bad Accidents
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If you think you've ever messed up badly at your job, consider the case of Donald Rusk Currey.
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Newborn Baby Smell: The Science Behind This Phenomenon
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We've all heard or said some variation of a common expression: "There's nothing like the smell of a newborn baby." But what is that newborn smell, …
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Shocking Truths About What Dinosaurs Looked Like
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If you grew up with a love for dinosaurs a couple decades ago, you'll likely be surprised to find that many of these prehistoric beasts don't look the same today as you remember them. How can that be if they've been dead for around 66 million years?
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This Useless Organ Turned Out To Be Super Important
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For skeptics of evolution, vestigial organs are pretty difficult to explain.