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​Physicists prove that 2D and 3D liquids are fundamentally different 

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Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse joins Twitter elite

Tyson is known for his somewhat irreverent tweets about space and science.



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Why the Internet is so addictive

Facebook, Twitter, cat videos... Few people can resist the Internet, and here's why.




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Astrophysicists hunt for time travelers on Twitter and Facebook

But apparently, time travelers shy away from promoting their whereabouts on social media.




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7 reasons why I cook on Valentine's Day

Why stay home and cook for your sweetheart, your family, or your friends on Valentine’s Day? Let me show you.




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Healthy, red salad for Valentine's Day

Before you finish your Valentine's dinner with a decadent dessert, start it with this healthy salad full of red fruits and veggies.




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Why are so many baby sea lions stranded in California?

Researchers think unusually warm waters might be the reason for stranded and starving pups.




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Why we should pave roads with cigarette butts

Scientists at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, want to put errant butts to an intriguing new use.




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Showers in subway stations? LA Metro seeks to boost hygiene for city's homeless

As a growing number of homeless people take to Los Angeles' subway system, officials consider installing mobile showers and bathrooms at certain stations.




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Why we need more pedestrian scrambles

Pedestrian scrambles, an idea championed by Henry Barnes in Denver, stop the flow of traffic and allow pedestrians to cross the street in all directions.




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Why Route 66 is on the list of America's most endangered places

The fabled highway's inclusion on the National Trust for Historic Preservation's annual most endangered list might come as a surprise .



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Why we still need paper maps

Dependence on GPS hampers your brain's ability to navigate and can even lead you astray. Don't leave home without a trusty paper map.




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Why kids shouldn't play football until they're 18

The doctor who discovered the dangers of concussions says kids should avoid high-impact sports until they are 18.



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Why meditation is better than detention

Some schools are trying meditation instead of detention for their students ... and it's working.



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Why monogamy evolved in mammals

Male primates may have become monogamous to protect their offspring from being killed by rival males.




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Why the Y chromosome (and men) aren't going away

Men have lost most of the genes originally included on the Y chromosome during evolution, but those genes essential for survival have persevered.



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Why was the Deepwater Horizon alert system disabled?

The answer, it turns out, is simple: BP didn't want workers to be disturbed by "false alarms."



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Why I hate muscle cars

No matter how much nostalgia they generate, they're out of step with $4 a gallon gas and concern about foreign oil dependence.




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Why meat consumption isn't sustainable

It's just not possible to feed meat to the 7 billion (and growing) people on planet Earth.




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First Lady invites 8- to 12-year-olds to create healthy lunches

In the second Healthy Lunchtime Challenge kids enter their best original lunch recipes for a chance to attend the Kids’ State Dinner.




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Why using food stamps online makes sense

A petition to to the USDA to allow food stamps to be used online could make affordable, healthy foods easily available to people in food deserts.




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Why Georgia should prepare for a hurricane

Georgia’s coast is currently protected from hurricanes by a series of barrier islands, but their value is decreasing as sea levels rise.




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Why Antarctica is rising, and quickly

As ice melts, Antarctica's ground is rebounding at a surprising rate. Scientists think it's because the Earth's mantle is flowing faster there.



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Antarctic ice loss has tripled in the last 5 years, and here's why that matters

Antarctica ice loss was only contributing 0.2 millimeters per year to sea level rise, but that number has jumped to 0.6 millimeters since 2012.



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Why sea level rise threatens more than just land

We know sea levels will rise, and by just looking at the Southeast region, it's easier to see how sea level rise will affect wildlife and culture.



  • Climate & Weather

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Why women who give birth after 45 live longer

A new study found that the mortality rate for women with no children is 4.9 per 1,000, yet notably dips to 1.6 among women who give birth after 45.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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Choosing a safe and healthy infant formula

What you need to know to choose the best infant formula for your baby.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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Hyperemesis gravidarum is not morning sickness

Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, is one of the unlucky 1 to 2 percent of women who suffer from this acute illness during pregnancy.



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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Odd gadget holds both a smartphone and a baby bottle. But why?

Is the idea behind Swipe & Feed smartphone/baby bottle combo genius or ridiculous?



  • Babies & Pregnancy

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Why you should sip homemade bone broth every day

Bone broth is nothing new, but it’s suddenly very popular to have a daily mug's worth. Here’s why.




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Dig out your potato masher. You're now allowed to eat more starchy vegetables

The Institute of Medicine has raised the amount of potatoes, corn and peas it recommends you eat each week.




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Why we should eat crickets instead of cows

'The Good Stuff' on PBS makes compelling argument for chowing down on bugs.




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Sony photography competition celebrates diverse cultures and lands

This year's open category winners of the Sony World Photography competition range from a Chinese shadow puppet show to a mesmerizing underwater dance.



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Pack of hungry sharks wins top underwater photography prize

Photo of hungry sharks wins Underwater Photographer of the Year contest, which also selected winners in more than a dozen categories.



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22-year-old defies the odds with his wildlife photography

Photographer Oliver Hellowell believes anyone can accomplish their dreams — even if they have Down syndrome.




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10 haunting images from the Sony World Photography Awards

Photographers capture landscapes, portraits, wildlife and more for Sony World Photography Awards.



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Why the giant heads of 43 presidents are sitting in a field in Virginia

Dozens of massive president heads sit in a field in Virginia, waiting for a new home in a museum.



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Brilliant things happen when science and photography collide

Science Photographer of the Year contest highlights how photos can open a window to science.




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Breast cancer and body rhythms

Video: Could working the night shift alter a woman's body clock enough to cause breast cancer?



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Why sleep deprivation is an issue for kids

Video: Getting enough shut-eye really matters for children, and those who are poor need it the most.




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The physics behind the animation

Video: The best animators know that physics will make their animation more lifelike.




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Why everyone should read 'The Book of Joy'

When the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu get together to share wisdom, we should all stop to listen.




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Why you need to take a Swedish 'year walk'

The Swedish ritual of Årsgång or "year walk" is said to reveal visions of the future — if you can complete the requirements.



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Fabled 'Gate to Hell' really did kill people — and now we know why

The ancient Romans saw 'Pluto's Gate' in what is now modern-day Pamukkale in Turkey as the entrance to the underworld. Now we know how it worked.



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Why does Easter move around on the calendar?

The Council of Nicaea decided that Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox.



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Why Volkswagen should revive the retro Microbus

Why Volkswagen should bring back the Microbus.




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Why pu-erh tea is my new favorite thing

This ancient tea from the Yunnan province in China has numerous health benefits and tastes wonderful.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Oil cleansing: Why would I want to do that?

The oil cleansing method has women everywhere ditching face soap in favor of oil — but why?



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion

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5 foods for healthy hair

Here are five foods that will help keep your hair healthy.



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Why you should learn how to breathe

Diaphragmatic breathing is easy to master and good for your body and mind. So, here's how to breathe correctly.



  • Fitness & Well-Being