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20 Awesome Science Experiments You Can Do Right Now At Home
WEBJun 3, 2015 · We can all agree that science is awesome. And you can bring that awesomeness into your very own home with these 20 safe DIY experiments you can do right now with ordinary household items ...
Universe 25: The Mouse "Utopia" Experiment That Turned Into An ...
WEBJul 22, 2021 · The most infamous of the experiments was named, quite dramatically, Universe 25. In this study, he took four breeding pairs of mice and placed them inside a "utopia". The environment was designed ...
Fact Check: Are One In 200 People Descended From Genghis Khan?
WEBSep 16, 2022 · The history of this factoid goes back nearly 20 years, to a groundbreaking 2003 historical genetics study. When sampling DNA from 16 populations across Asia, researchers were surprised to find ...
Byford Dolphin Accident: How Living Under Intense Pressure
WEBApr 1, 2021 · To conduct offshore oil and gas operations, the construction and maintenance of equipment at extreme depths is required, often beyond 50 meters towards the seafloor.
Here's What Happens To The Human Body If It Overheats
WEBJan 7, 2021 · 38°C (100.4°F) By some measures, your skin needs to be below 35°C (95°F) to get rid of heat efficiently, so when temperatures approach 37°C or above, your body struggles. When you go above 37 ...
Why Do We Have A Little Groove Under Our Nose? | IFLScience
WEBDec 27, 2015 · We all have them, though it’s puzzled biologists for a long time as to why we do. I’m talking about that odd little groove found below your nose that runs to your top lip.
In 1983, The CIA Wrote A Bizarre Report About Transcending
WEBMar 11, 2021 · Back in 1983, the CIA wrote an obscure report looking to the "Gateway Experience," claiming that an altered state of human consciousness may be able to transcend space and time. Decades on, the ...
Does The Brain Really Mature At The Age Of 25? | IFLScience
WEBMay 19, 2023 · The short answer: No. As one 2013 paper notes: The notion that “brain development is not complete until near the age of 25 years refers specifically to the development of the prefrontal cortex ...
What Is The World's Most Relaxing Color? A New Survey Just …
WEBApr 11, 2019 · If you’re looking to cool your jets and relax, one of the most calming colors to be surrounded by, according to a global survey from paper merchant G F Smith and psychologists at the University ...
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