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Feb 10, 2025 · 5 fast facts about earthquakes. The biggest earthquakes happen at "subduction zones," the points where one tectonic plate slides under another.Big subduction zone earthquakes can release the same ...

Dec 10, 2023 · "We typically consider a fever when you're reaching temperatures greater than 38 degrees Celsius [100.4 F]," O'Rourke said. The hypothalamus can raise body temperature in several ways.

Jan 19, 2024 · Exactly how Tylenol — also called acetaminophen or paracetamol — relieves pain continues to evade scientists, but it's clear the drug interacts with one key set of enzymes.

Dec 26, 2024 · But this year wasn't all doom and gloom, because researchers also came up with mitigation strategies to prevent the worst effects of climate change.For example, scientists suggested dehydrating ...

Sep 23, 2024 · The body has several systems that keep you from holding your breath too long, each of which would take over if another failed. (Image credit: Ingrid Deon/Getty Images)

Aug 31, 2022 · Why do we need to drink water? Knowing how to stay hydrated with water is super important. Why? Well, largely because the human body is about 60% water and because we are continuously losing water ...

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Feb 7, 2025 · This image shows the five newly discovered superstructures. Quipu (red) is the largest structure found in the local universe. The others are Shapley (blue), Serpens-Corona Borealis (green ...

Oct 18, 2024 · Physics experiments have changed the world irrevocably, altering our reality and enabling us to take gigantic leaps in technology. From ancient times to now, here's a look at some of the greatest ...