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More then 80% of medical students have reported being stuck by a needle at some point during training.

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Attract And Repel: How Fruit Uses Ripeness To Germinate

Speech Errors: Brain Damage, Tongue Twisters, And Children

Language Construction, Tip Of The Tongue, And Speech Errors

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Haven’t We Met?

If you suffered from the neurological disorder called "facial agnosia," you might not recognize the faces of close friends and family. How could this happen?

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Guys and Their Video Games

It's no surprise that guys are more into video games than girls, it's science!

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Parkin’ and Honkin’

Ever notice how angered you get when you’re waiting for someone to leave a parking spot that you want? Learn why on this Moment of Science.

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Caffeine Persuasion

Have you ever bought coffee for someone to butter them up? A group of scientists set out of discover if this angle really works.

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Get Angry, Think More Clearly

Say you're about to take a test or give an important presentation at work, would you rather be calm and collected or angry and agitated?

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The Trick Inside a Trick Candle

No sooner are they blown out, then they re-light and can be blown out again. How can a candle light itself?

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Laughter is a Social Signal?

Laughter research has found that less than 20% of laughter is a sincere response to someone's humor. In fact, it's primarily a social signal.

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Dog Mouth Vs. Human Mouth

Some people believe that a dog's mouth is cleaner than a human's. While this may be true, which mouth is more dangerous to people?

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Why Are Some Headlights Blue? High Intensity Discharge Lamps

Have you seen cars with headlights that appear blue?

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Can You Floss Your Brain? You Should Start With Your Teeth!

You heard about the importance of flossing and brushing for dental health... but what about mental health?

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