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One of Our Ancient Human Behaviors Is Stopping Us From Leaving Parking Lots
Researchers discovered that people take longer to leave a parking spot when someone else is waiting due to…
Can COVID Lead to Cancer?
Viruses can increase cancer risk but do not directly cause it. Around 10% of cancers are caused by…
Four out of five autoimmune disease diagnoses are handed to women. What gives?
Research indicates that around 80% of patients diagnosed with autoimmune diseases are women. Historically, women’s healthcare needs have…
We Thought We Knew Everything About Speciation—Then These Three Showed Up
The text discusses the scientific mystery surrounding Beardtongue flowers, which are part of the Penstemon genus. These flowers,…
What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
ASD affects a wide range of individuals in different ways, from communication and social interaction to repetitive behaviors.…
What Will Earth Look Like In the Future?
Humans have become the first species in history capable of predicting global changes ahead of time, allowing us…
What Do Your Pets Dream About?
Scientists have studied the brains and behavior of various animals, such as rodents, birds, cephalopods, and cats, to…
What Do These “Stages” of Cancer Really Mean?
The stages of cancer range from 0 to 4, with each stage indicating the extent of the cancer’s…
What Might the Next Mass Extinction Look Like?
Earth has experienced several mass extinctions caused by events like asteroid impacts, volcanic activity, and climate change, with…
The Ancient Babylonians Were Alredy Predicting Eclipses 2,600 Years Ago.
The ancient Babylonians developed a sophisticated system called Saros cycles, which involved mathematical predictions based on the movements…