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A genetically modified banana could dramatically reduce food waste

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A company in England has created a banana that stays fresh 12 hours after it's peeled

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Ear rumbling is a special 'superpower' that not everyone has
Mapping out the structure of the inner ear
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Ear rumbling is a special 'superpower' that not everyone has

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Scientists have made a potential breakthrough, discovering a new part of the human immune system.

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Scientists discover a new part of the human immune system that could cure superbugs

NASA says these 18 plants are the best at naturally filtering the air in your home
Plants great for filtering the air in your home.
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NASA says these 18 plants are the best at naturally filtering the air in your home

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Research is showing that chewing on your wooden pencil could help your memory when studying.

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Study shows chewing on wood might be better for your brain than chewing gum

Blind student holding a model of a hawk's head
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3D printing is helping blind students “feel” art, history, and other school subjects

"It's a bit of a sense of joy when you can see a child really grasp a concept."

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Northwestern University study shows brewing tea removes lead, toxic metals from water

Another reason to put the kettle on.

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New psychological study suggests being ugly could actually help you in court

The “ugly leniency effect” could offset the stereotype that pretty folks get better treatment.

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Research finds that what we dream about depends on where we live

In France, it's about ex-lovers.

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Astounding ‘yellow brick road to Atlantis’ discovered at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean

'That’s a unique structure,' said one of the scientists after discovering the pattern across the seabed.

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Stephen Hawking's simple response when asked if he believed in the existence of God

The renowned scientist shared his views on God in his book 'Brief Answers to the Big Questions.'

Scientists have revealed the maximum lifespan of a human being
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Scientists have revealed the maximum lifespan of a human being

The study focused on people who lived long by following a healthy lifestyle.

City lights visible from a NASA photo of Earth from outer space
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Astrophysicists reveal Earth once had 19-hour days for over a billion years

If the length of a day had not remained constant for billion years, the current day on Earth would be 60 hours or longer.

World's shortest IQ test reveals how intelligent you are in just 3 questions
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World's shortest IQ test reveals how intelligent you are in just 3 questions

People who answered impulsively got incorrect answers, those who took their time answered correctly.

In Earth’s quietest room, even 45 minutes are unbearable for anyone
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In Earth’s quietest room, even 45 minutes are unbearable for anyone

Standing in the room gives people creeps, making them feel as if they're losing their spatial balance and orientation.

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Tech-savvy experts create eco-friendly wearable e-textiles to power gadgets, monitor health

Charge your phone by putting it in your pocket

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Northwestern University scientists can create batteries out of industrial waste

Turning waste from vitamin production into green energy.

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New research finds that social activity could prevent or delay onset dementia by 5 years

Want to prevent or delay dementia? Just hang out with your buds!

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