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Another issue in the US is the lack of a compatible safety device called a ground fault circuit interrupter, or a GFCI. They are typically built into outlets installed near water sources, like a sink, washing machine, or bathtub. They’re…

Domestication has made cats and dogs more diverse, but also curiously alike – with serious…

Will your beloved puppy turn out to be a destructive dog or a calm canine? A few simple behaviour tests might give you a clue.

In a (very cute) new study, scientists at the University of Helsinki discovered that certain playful challenges can…

Tim Friede, a Wisconsin resident with a long-standing fascination for venomous creatures, has…

There have been questions about a mysterious ninth planet in our solar system for nearly…

If you’ve ever had a cold sore, the viral infection that caused it may lead to a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease down the line. A growing body of evidence suggests that herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) — a common virus that often…

Stumbling upon your grandmother’s colorful pillbox organizers or custom-made blister packs might leave you impressed — how does she keep track of all those differently shaped and colored pills, each taken at different times of the day? What…

A literal sea change disrupted the balance of aquatic predators during the middle Cretaceous. Before that period, during the Late Jurassic and Early Cretaceous, fierce aquatic reptilian predators prowled the oceans, including pliosaurids with…

Psychopathology and personality are separate areas of psychology, but they aren’t as separate as previously thought. In fact, a new study suggests that the two spheres are closely tied, with around a fourth of people’s risk of mental health…

Thanks to hundreds of self-inflicted snake bites, a Wisconsin man has been able to donate his antibodies to science, leading to the “most broadly effective antivenom to date,” according to a press release. 

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