Why Sunscreens Are Harmful to Humans and Reefs
Not only have there been health concerns regarding the use of sunscreen products, but they are known to be a danger to coral reefs, as well. Learn …
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Interesting Facts About Oysters
They live in a shell that they mostly create themselves and they are not pretty. These sea animals are kind of solitary and one might say, lazy, but …
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Jellyfish Blooms: Potential Problems and Possible Solutions
Jellyfish blooms are becoming increasingly more frequent. Find out what is causing these changes as well as possible approaches that might offset …
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Why Are Chickens Given Antibiotics? Is It Safe?
Agriculture in the twentieth century changed from small farm operations to huge conglomerates, and has radically changed the culture. Is it at the …
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What Does the Hormone Melatonin Do?
Insufficient sleep plagues over half the global population and 76 percent of Americans have difficulties getting the Zs they need. A hormone named …
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Do Humphead Parrotfish Facts: Do They Really Poop Sand?
The humphead (also called bumphead) parrotfish is a fascinating character. He will whack his head against another, eat coral as if it’s a watermelon …
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Cause and Effect of Fear in Your Brain
When a person feels fearful, there is a reaction within the brain. Learn more about the science behind fear.
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Why Are Plankton So Important to Humans
Although many are invisible to the naked eye, plankton helps you to breathe and is important to the food chain. A billion of these tiny creatures …
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Who Was Studs Terkel? Biography of a Radio Talk Show Host and Author
Do you want the honest truth about a job you are considering? The unvarnished reality about your day-to-day calling? One man, Studs Terkel, …
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Simple Inventions That Changed the World
What do a tin can, a safety pin and weapon ammunition would have in common? Similar to the “ Six degrees of separation” theory, there is a linear …
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