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A Prehistoric Great White Shark Nursery Has Been Discovered in Chile

Great white sharks used prehistoric nurseries to protect their young.

A Prehistoric Great White Shark Nursery Has Been Discovered in Chile

The Reason Some People Never Return Shopping Carts, According to Science

Abandoned shopping carts could be a sign of social dysfunction.

The Reason Some People Never Return Shopping Carts, According to Science

Winter is Coming: Why Some People Seem to Feel Colder Than Others

Work blanket? Check. Hot tea? Check. Writing gloves? Check.

Winter is Coming: Why Some People Seem to Feel Colder Than Others

6 Amazing Facts About Sally Ride

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6 Amazing Facts About Sally Ride

26 Fascinating Facts About the Human Body

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Penguin Poop Makes So Much Laughing Gas That Scientists Studying It Go ‘Completely Cuckoo’

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NASA's Juno Probe Captures Stunning New Look at Jupiter's Swirling Atmosphere

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Fun Fact: Otters Love to Juggle, But Scientists Aren't Sure Why

Otters continue to baffle scientists while remaining adorable.

11 Explosive Facts About Mount St. Helens

A column of ash and volcanic gas erupts from Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980.

Scientists at North Carolina State University Want to Know What Your Sourdough Starter Smells Like

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There's a Scientific Reason Why Some People Love the Smell of Gasoline—and It's Linked to Nostalgia

Pumping gas can elevate your mood. Just look at this man.

Virus-Sniffing Dogs Could Help Detect COVID-19 in Asymptomatic Patients

Dogs are being trained to sniff out the virus.

Smell You Later: How Comfort Smelling Can Relieve Quarantine-Related Stress

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Venus Reaches Peak Brightness in Late April—Here's How to Spot the Evening Star

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15 Science Experiments You Can Do With Your Kids

These boys are about to demonstrate osmosis with gummy bears.

Take a Virtual Tour of One of the Quietest Places on Earth

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