For future astronauts, the process of suiting up may go something like this: Instead of climbing into a
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Dry ice — or solid carbon dioxide, as it's more specifically called — is a staple item in middle and high school science classes. But it's also easily obtainable for anyone who wants to experiment with it in the comfort of his or her own home. While you still need to take precautions when handling it — don't ever touch it with bare hands — it's innocuous enough that it's sold at most supermarkets.
So what can you do with dry ice? Sure, you can make artificial fog and other smoky special effects. But the possibilities certainly don't end there. Here are just a few other...
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Many factors influence our food choices. Our hunger level, of course. Any cravings we may be feeling. The extent to which our self-control has been depleted.
And then there's the BMI of our dining companions.
In a newly published study, people lining up for lunch ate more of an unhealthy pasta dish if the first person in the queue appeared to be overweight.
This dynamic was found regardless of whether the person at the head of the line served herself a healthy or unhealthy meal.
"Both the body type and serving behavior of an eating companion may influence the quality and quantity of our food...
MoreMany a great idea springs from talks over a cup of coffee. But it’s rare and wonderful when
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