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Posts by
Alex Reshanov
Welcome to norovirus season
Norovirus causes over half of food-borne and gastrointestinal illness in the U.S., and in winter even. The nerve!
December 18, 2012
World’s stinkiest fruit: Durian is a chemical cacophony
Dozens of chemical compounds contribute to the durian’s, um, unique aroma.
December 4, 2012
To smash or to spear? The mantis shrimp dilemma
Spring-loaded arms help mantis shrimp deliver lightning fast blows, but some still prefer to take it slow.
November 26, 2012
Can antibiotics cure your cold?
If you answered "yes" to that question, you desperately need the CDC's antibiotic awareness campaign.
November 16, 2012
Ghost peppers: So hot it’s spooky
In 2007, the ghost pepper was determined to be the hottest naturally-occurring pepper on Earth.
November 14, 2012
Cooking, fast and slow
What’s more hazardous to your health; burnt toast or undercooked beans?
November 6, 2012
Booze made at home can sicken or kill
From prison wine to bathtub gin, illicit home-brews can be a risky business. Poorly crafted booze may contain botulism, methanol, and other poisons.
October 25, 2012
How the octopus got its rings
It's one of the more venomous creatures in the Pacific Ocean. The blue-ringed octopus has a unique way of changing its look.
October 12, 2012
Clearing your skin and killing germs with viruses
Strange as it sounds, some viruses are good for you.
October 3, 2012
Did you unwittingly name your baby after a hurricane?
Hey, it happens. Human choices aren’t always rational.
September 25, 2012
