Useful Science gives you a quick summary of what you need to know about a scientific paper and then provides you a link to the full paper, so you can read it yourself. There's some risk of misinformation here, given that the majority of the papers deal with practical issues of daily life — sleep, parenting, health — and, frankly, a single paper is almost never going to actually solve those problems. You need the bigger context. But, as an accessible jumping off point for further research it's a great place to start.
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Jan 22, 2014
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Girls sometimes inherit almost two full sets of their dad's genes
When a deaf Czech girl had her genes tested, researchers were surprised to find two sets of her father’s genome spliced, leaving almost none of her mother’s genome. Only about 25 girls and zero boys have ever been found with this trait.
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Scientists witness a four-mile wide iceberg being created
A gaggle of scientists from New York University were on scene in Greenland when a four-mile wide chunk of iceberg broke off from the glacier that it was attached to. If you’re looking for why your beach front property will soon be underwater, global warming and this giant chunk of ice are two of the […]
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Watch how to make photochromic figurines
YouTuber NileRed mixed up a batch of DNBP, a photochromic compound that changes color in sunlight. Then he moulded it into a bear and put it out in the sun, with fascinating results.
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5 important skills to learn this summer
Summer’s here, which brings not only warmer weather but also the unsettling realization that the year is more than halfway over. So, for those who weren’t as productive as they would have liked during the first half of 2018, we’ve rounded up 5 skill course bundles you can start learning today to help you finish […]
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These indestructible flashlights are designed to smash through obstacles
It’s good to be proactive, but when it comes to preparing for an emergency situation, one of the most important items you can pack is a flashlight. After all, whatever else you include in your kit won’t be of much use if you can’t see what you’re doing. The Viper 1000-Lumen Tactical Flashlights not only […]
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How Mondly's language-learning AI helps you speak like a true native
Chances are you took a handful of language classes in high school, and aside from a smattering of conjugations and vocabulary words, the only things you likely remember are the dry, rehearsed sentences that did little to make you speak like a true native. If you’re still hoping to learn a new language but want […]
