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You Might Be Surprised What Colors Your Dog Can (and Can’t) See
Dogs see blues and yellows but cannot distinguish reds and greens like humans. Their vision excels at detecting…
Your Inner Neanderthal: What Ancient DNA Reveals About Modern Humans
Modern humans carry 1-2% Neanderthal DNA, reshaping our understanding of evolution. Recent studies confirm interbreeding between Homo sapiens…
Hot Sauce Lies? Lab Tests Expose Heat Rating Discrepancies
Recent lab tests exposed discrepancies in hot sauce heat ratings, with several sauces being less spicy than advertised.…
Think Moderate Drinking is Healthy? Think Again.
Recent studies challenge the idea that moderate drinking has health benefits, showing that even small amounts of alcohol…
Finding Sentient Animals
What does it mean for an animal to be sentient? While it is easy to see animals react,…
The Math Behind the Happiest Countries on Earth
The World Happiness Report ranks countries based on life satisfaction—but what about emotional well-being? While wealth and stability…
Determining the True Scale of COVID-19 Casualties
The true scale of COVID-19 casualties is far more complex than official death tolls suggest. While U.S. death…
Counting Calories—the Proper Way
Calorie counts on food labels are more of an estimate than an exact science. Based on outdated research…
Proving to the Internet That You Are Real
The creators of Howtown were repeatedly accused of being AI-generated, highlighting a growing challenge where human-made content is…
The True HIstory of Earth’s Continents
A new plate tectonic model spans 1.8 billion years, reconstructing ancient supercontinents like Rodinia and Nuna with tools…