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Take a Look Inside a Real Human Eyeball

In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the anatomy of the eye as well as its incredible evolutionary history.
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Skin-Lightening Agents – What Users Don’t Know Could Hurt Them

Researchers from Northwestern University have conducted a study to explore skin-lightening habits among skin of color (SOC) individuals in the United States. The study suggests a lack of awareness exists about the potential dangers associated with this practice.
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We Are Attracted to People Who Look Like Us, Suggests Speed-Dating Study

University of Queensland researchers analyzed speed-daters to understand how we evaluate facial attractiveness. The study – published in Evolution and Human Behavior – found that individuals rated faces similar to their own as more attractive.
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Do Octopuses Dream?

When octopuses sleep, strange patterns sometimes flicker across their skin. Now, neuroscientists have been able to peer into the brain of a sleeping octopus for the first time and explore this strange sleep state.
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When Your Eyes Can’t See, but Your Brain Is Still Watching

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Weekly Science News Roundup

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Weekly Science News Roundup

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Do We Only Use 10% of Our Brains?

In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses how scientists and medical professionals know with certainty that we use 100% of our brain.
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