Scientists at Harvard are studying taste buds in action by beaming lasers onto mouse tongues.
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Sucking on Mouse Tongues to Understand How Taste Buds Work
Why Men and Women Battle Over the Office Thermostat
A new study says the reason buildings always seem cold to women is because they were designed for men.
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What It’s Like to Watch a Species Go Extinct
When scientists talk about the sixth extinction, there's one example that stands out above all others: amphibians.
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Absurd Creature of the Week: This Bug Is Big as a Gerbil. Fortunately It Loves Carrots
Giant weta, for their monstrous size, are actually quite sweet. Not like cuddly sweet, though you’re welcome to try, but sweet nonetheless.
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