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Research shows that a molecule in the peppers activates your cells' touch receptors, making them feel like they've been rapidly vibrated
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Where is the world's biggest pistachio?
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Unique microbes in a panda's gut efficiently break down bamboo--mass producing these microbes could help scientists make sustainable biofuels
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The unique flavor of a whiskey or scotch might be more than pure luck--it might be a science
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Researchers are analyzing chemicals naturally present on human skin that disrupt mosquitoes' ability to smell us
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New York artist Steve Miller melds the computer models and scientific notes of a Nobel-winning biochemist into a series of paintings now on display in D.C.
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Studies show that the amount of a specific molecule in human hearts fluctuates on a daily cycle, helping to explain the decades-old observation
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Hydraena ateneo, a previously unknown water beetle, was found living in the forested creeks of a university's campus near Manila, Philippines
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Beekeeping dates back to ancient Egypt. But in 1851, a Massachusetts minister invented a new hive. His secret? Something called "bee space"
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A team of Western scientists recently helped local researchers set up monitoring instruments on North Korea's Mount Paektu, an active volcano
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The National Zoo confirmed that Mei Xiang's cub is female
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Janie Bryant talks about her design process, her upcoming reality show and Bob Benson's shorts
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Every 11 years as part of the solar cycle, the Sun's magnetic field flips. What's in store for Earth when the field reverses a few months from now?
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The architectural masterpieces of numerous bird species are the subject of Sharon Beals' latest photo series—on display at the National Academy of Sciences
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What could a wounded woman do? For one thing, she could sue
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It’s not just about the honey. The humble honeybee is starting to play a greater role in the design of urban living
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Cracking the Code of the Human Genome
If we invested just $1.4 billion, we could discover 85 percent of all mammalian viruses, potentially lessening the impact of the next emerging disease
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In Montana, squirrels have been tunneling under a base's fences and setting off intruder alarms, prompting researchers to strengthen its defenses
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The National Zoo's newest addition is already keeping mom up at night
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If you're headed to the beach this weekend: with Jellyfish populations rising, what should you do if you are stung, and why do stings hurt so much?
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