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Who Turned My Plastic Yellow?

A new study has shown that sunlight radiation alters the chemical properties of polyethylene, a component of many plastics

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Touching Pain

Why do we touch the painful areas of our bodies? Research shows that touch reduces pain and offers possible explanations.

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Redisrupting Routes - GPS Signal Interference

GPS jamming to confuse the enemy - learn about GPS interference tactics and countermeasures.

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Why Getting Enough Sleep Is Important?

More and more studies have demonstrated the importance of a good night’s sleep

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The Science Behind Curly Ribbons

A wrapped gift, as lovely as it may be, is not complete without a springy, colorful ribbon. An explanation for curlers.

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Making Sense of Inflammation

What is inflammation? A vital tool for maintaining our health or a looming threat?

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Ensuring Fertilization by a Single Sperm

Only one out of hundreds of millions of sperm cells manages to penetrate the egg. How does the egg cell ensure this happens?

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Can Everyone See the Same?

Are there differences in the way individuals perceive apparently objective properties, such as colors?