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Diving Deep: Shower Science
How can we ensure our skin and hair stay healthy during bathing?
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The Scent of the Sea
Which substances are responsible for the wonderful, fresh smell of the sea? You may be surprised to discover that they’re mainly by-products of decay processes and from the digestive systems of fish
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Why Can’t Meat Be Refrozen?
As long as it’s kept in the freezer, meat can last for many months - but dangerous processes occur when it’s thawed
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How Fast Do Mutations Arise?
How frequently do natural mutations occur in our cells and how significant a role do these random genetic changes play in driving evolution?
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The Secret of Baking Soda
Baking soda is recommended for use as deodorant, toothpaste and stain remover. Does it actually do all these, and if so - how?
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What is a Biological Weapon?
From the worst epidemics to anthrax envelopes - all about biological weapons
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Brainwash - What is a Geyser?
Why do sweets cause tooth decay? What is a rattler? How do you label nitrogen? A challenging scientific trivia
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On Taxonomy - A Lion is Not a Type of Cat
Cats are a clade and lions are a species. How do we classify and catalog all living things?
