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How big?! Yes, arachnophobes often overestimate spider size

Researchers have discovered that arachnophobes tend to overestimate spider size when they see an eight-legged creepy-crawly.

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How can you become an astronaut?

Many women and men have realized their dreams of flying in space. They all began by submitting an application to become an astronaut. Here's how.

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Why do zebras have stripes?

After evolving from horses some two million years ago, zebras earned their stripes. But why? A team of scientists has found part of the answer.

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What’s inside lava lamps, and how do they work?

Lava lamps were all the rage in the 1960s - the perfect time to debut something that created such a surreal-looking landscape. Here's how they work.

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DNA SNPs: The basics of these genetic variations

Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are the most common types of genetic variation among people.

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Slaying the zombie, vampire & ghost myths… with science

A fearless myth-slayer, one physics professor has driven a scientific state into the heart of ghost, vampire and zombie myths.

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22 psychological terms you’re probably getting wrong

Envy vs jealousy, disease vs illness These are just three examples of psychological terms that are commonly assumed to be similar, if not identical, but which actually refer to very different concepts.

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Temple Grandin on autism: The world needs all kinds of minds

Temple Grandin, diagnosed with autism as a child, talks about how her mind works -- sharing her ability to "think in pictures," which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss. The...

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Power naps prevent burnout, and morning sleep perfects skills

Do naps prevent burnout? Evidence is mounting that sleep may enhance information processing and learning, and can ease irritation and frustration. The post Power naps prevent burnout, and morning sleep...

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How can you tell if silver is real or plated?

How can you tell if silver items - like servingware or a vintage tea set - are real Sterling silver or plated? The post How can you tell if silver is real or plated? appeared first on Myria.

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