‘Fish odor syndrome’: A rare metabolic condition that makes sweat smell like rotten fish
Patients with trimethylaminuria, or “fish odor syndrome,” make too much of a chemical with a strong fishy smell…
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How elephants plan their journeys: New study reveals energy-saving strategies
A new study has revealed that African elephants have an extraordinary ability to meet their colossal food requirements as efficiently as possible. Data from over 150 elephants demonstrated that these giants plan their journeys based on energy costs and resource availability…
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10 Incredible Works of Art in Unexpected Places
The vast majority of artworks can be found in galleries and museums. Those casting a slightly wider net can take tours of artful graffiti on the sides of city buildings and explore pretty sculpture gardens. But for those seeking something a little more unusual, there are also art pieces that can be found in rather
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Shrink your smartphone for just $90
The NanoPhone offers smartphone perks in a shrunken size. The post Shrink your smartphone for just $90 appeared first on Popular Science…
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Are we still friends? US-Canada border towns face a strange new reality.
Planned limitations on Canadian access to the Haskell Free Library & Opera House, which spans the U.S.-Canada border, symbolize a fraying relationship between towns with traditionally close ties…
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10 Severe Medical Conditions with Surprising Health Benefits
Throughout human evolution, genetic variations that cause devastating diseases have persisted in populations at rates that seem to defy natural selection. This genetic paradox has prompted scientists to investigate why traits that cause serious illness in some individuals remain so common. Research has revealed a fascinating pattern: Many severe medical conditions offer unexpected health advantages
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These DeWalt Tools Are Up to 57% Off Right Now
You can build a powerful DIY tool set without spending your entire budget with these DeWalt tool deals…
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As Lyme Disease Cases Grow, Treatment Makes Progress to Stop Infection
Targeting a key enzyme in the microorganism responsible for the disease could stop both its growth and ability to infect…
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Debate over transgender rights grows more fraught in new Trump era
Actions by the Trump administration have been pushing back on transgender inclusion, amid sharp public divides and emotional debates over things like women’s sports and care for children…
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Conservation efforts are bringing species back from the brink, even as overall biodiversity falls
A major review of over 67,000 animal species has found that while the natural world continues to face a biodiversity crisis, targeted conservation efforts are helping bring many species back from the brink of extinction…
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