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The Science of Fasting
Sugars, fat, and the brain’s singularity. Which processes take place in our bodies when we stop eating for many hours?
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DNA Hanging by a Hair
What type of DNA is found in hair? What is mitochondrial DNA? Can it be used to identify criminals? Q&A
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Pickle-Flavored Pregnancy
Many pregnant women report strong cravings for certain foods. Is this unique to pregnancy?
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How are hurricanes formed?
Is global warming increasing the occurrence of more destructive storms? Can we stop or divert a hurricane?
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Send in the Clowns
The last wave of terrorizing clowns raises the question – why are so many people uncomfortable or even afraid of these characters, which are meant to amuse and delight
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Redheads – an Endangered Species?
Is the ginger hair gene in danger of extinction? Genetics says: no reason to worry
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How do animals react to a solar eclipse?
Animals change their behavior during the eclipse, and now there is an app
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Why do we eat dessert at the end of the meal?
Sweet preference has evolutionary reasons, but why does dessert come last?
