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The most delicious math problem there is: The Incompatible Food Triad

Can you find the solution to this delicious math problem?

How many dimensions are there?

According to String Theorists, there are at least 10 dimensions. But there could be as many as 26.

Food files: Who invented hummus?

You've heard of hummus, but have you heard of the Hummus Wars? Come, let's dip in.

How your body heals itself after a wound

Never fear, the macrophages are here!

What causes cavities and how to spot tooth decay

How long has it been since your last checkup?

What's the difference between baking soda and baking powder: science to the rescue

The two look identical but they can be quite different.

What Are Five Stages of Mitosis?

Divide and conquer!

The unique types of ecosystems in the world

We have an amazing amount of diversity on Earth!

8 New Tools and Emerging Technologies For Tuberculosis

Science is making great progress in eradicating the infection that kills 1.7 million annually.

What is a Supervolcano?

Some volcanoes really are super.

What causes Déjà vu -- the unsettling feeling of familiarity in novel situations

There's a glitch in the Matrix...

Yeast and its incredibly important economic role

For something so small, it sure has a big impact.

Darwin's "advertising" -- the magnificent biological art of Ernst Haeckel

You might have not heard his name, but you should have.

Silicon-based life on Earth? Only artificially, so far -- but maybe natural on other planets

A team of researchers forced bacteria to create carbon-silicon bonds, and their experiment showcases why life on our planet chose carbon.

The fascinating story of how scientists unraveled DNA's double helix

Today is the 65th anniversary since the discovery!

What are some pollinating animals -- other than bees

There are heaps of other important pollinators!

Debunking some misconceptions about evolution

Sometimes, it's good to remember that even evolution doesn't want you to be perfect. Good enough is just fine.

Are GMOs bad? Science says they're safe

The scientific consensus says GMOs are safe but public opinion remains polarized.

Can Anyone Really Watch Us Via Web Camera?

Simple tips on how this happens and how you can protect yourself.

London is losing its pubs, but is this really a problem?

It's not easy to pinpoint the reasons why this is happening.

Understanding Allergies: What they are and how they work

The crash course in allergies you always wanted.

The Fascinating and Beautiful, Yet Not So Cute Cuttlefish

A truly bizarre marine creature.

Where sugar comes from: a journey through its history and production

All about the world's favorite sweet.

Dogs in space: the adventures of the U.S.S.R. canine cosmonauts

A big step for canine-kind.

Ecotopia 2121 shows what perfectly eco-friendly cities would look like

It also has an 'evil sister' project!

How exactly do solar panels work?

Solar energy is on the rise, but how does it really work?

From paleontology to radioactivity: 5 Amazing Women Scientists

These were revolutionary female role models with passions and smarts who would prove that it did not have to be a man's world.

The Bacteria Files: Pseudomonas -- What it is and why you should know about it

A tiny, resourceful, and potentially dangerous bacteria.

Is beer vegetarian? Well, there could be fish bladder in your beer

Who wants to drink fish guts?

10 of the Weirdest Prehistoric Creatures

Eons ago, many millennia before written history, bizarre animals roamed the Earth.

What is Fermi's Paradox -- how life and space intertwine

An original view on Fermi's Paradox.

What's the difference between weather and climate? Here's why it matters

Everything you wanted to know about climate. No -- really.

How to spot the difference between a cold and the flu

The viral infections share many symptoms but the flu can be a lot worse. Deadly worse.

How far is the Moon? Visualizing the distance

It's not exactly accurate, but it's a dazzling display.

Hacking Around: What Exactly Is Biohacking?

Biohacking offers great promise, but is do the possibilities outweigh the risks?

17 Pictures that will make you want to become a Geologist

Geology just rocks!

The difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

Big differences hide in tiny things.

What was the Indus Valley Civilization: the forgotten superpower of the ancient world

One of the most advanced civilizations on Earth at its time, the Harappans tragically never made it out of Antiquity.

Curious facts about red pandas

Fascinating creatures that have been confusing biologists for centuries.

Why does electricity hum -- and why is it a B flat in the US, and a G in Europe?

Who knew sound and current can intertwine so much?

How to create deliciousness -- the chemistry behind cooking

Who doesn't love a good meal?

What's the difference between diffusion and osmosis

Both are passive transport processes that are essential to both living and non-living systems.

A hidden shortage: why the world is running low on sand

There's not nearly as much as you think.

Do fish have feelings? Science suggests so

Not only do fish have feelings, but this ability might have evolved hundreds of millions of years ago.

What Einstein thought about God, the Universe, science and religion

Einstein is also often misinterpreted and even misquoted. So what did the brilliant man think of the Universe?

What did the first trees look like?

Their anatomy was staggeringly complex, like intricate pipe works.

Graphology is a pseudoscience

Sometimes there's a fine line between what's scientific and what's just fantasy.

Who really discovered America? (Spoiler: it's not Columbus)

Everything you learned in the history books is wrong. Christopher Columbus did not "discover" the Americas.

In Medieval times, people would pay Sin Eaters to carry their sins

Eating sins for a living is a rough job.

What is convergent evolution: how unrelated animals can look almost identical

It's crazy how similar they look!

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