At an age most children struggle to make it through the alphabet, two-year-old British toddler Joseph Harris-Birtill can ...

As climate change intensifies, South Africa is not only becoming hotter and drier; it's also rising by up to 2 millimeters ...

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Fake or polite smiles, on the other hand, usually involve only the mouth muscles. The eyes remain wide or indifferent, and ...

If you struggle with 'mouth breathing' while you sleep, from the occasional snore or full-blown obstructive sleep apnea, you ...

Swiss scientists have created a new plastic-like material that's flexible, biodegradable, and even edible. The secret? It's ...

Is it possible to upload the consciousness of your mind into a computer? – Amreen, age 15, New Delhi, India The concept, cool ...

Some fibers, like oat beta-glucans and wheat dextrin, are water- soluble, meaning they are easily fermented by gut bacteria.

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Since the corona is dimmer than the Sun's surface, it's challenging to observe. It's visible during total solar eclipses when ...