Science

Jul
15
Do Himalayan Salt Lamps Work?

Do Himalayan Salt Lamps Work?

Recently a reader suggested I cover the topic of Himalayan salt crystal lamps. I have a bit of personal experience
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Jul
14
What is Depleted Uranium?

What is Depleted Uranium?

One of my friends recently asked me what depleted uranium was. He had heard about it being dangerous and wondered
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Jul
14
Why Oil Pulling is a Bad Idea

Why Oil Pulling is a Bad Idea

Something that came across my desk recently was the idea of using coconut oil or other vegetable-based oils as a
2 min read
Jul
14
Is Raw Milk Safe to Drink?

Is Raw Milk Safe to Drink?

Somehow I got into a debate on raw milk recently. Raw milk comes straight from the cow's udders
3 min read
Jul
14
Does Water Dowsing Work?

Does Water Dowsing Work?

Everyone knows I spend a (likely unhealthy) lot of time browsing Amazon. Recently, I came across this item. It was
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Jul
14
The Concept of Dose Toxicity

The Concept of Dose Toxicity

Lately, I've seen some misunderstanding regarding the concept of "dose." Our predecessors once said, "sola
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Jul
13
The Science Behind Laundry Balls

The Science Behind Laundry Balls

While I was digging around in the laundry room yesterday, I came across one of those plastic spiked balls that
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Jul
13
The Reactor is Going Critical!

The Reactor is Going Critical!

You hear that phrase a lot. Let's look at what it actually means, and you'll never
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Jul
13
How to Read a Research Journal

How to Read a Research Journal

Sometimes people will tell you to "cite your evidence" or something similar. If you've never had
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Jul
13
Acidity in Bottled Water

Acidity in Bottled Water

There are more diet plans out there than anyone could count. The alkaline diet is one diet plan based entirely
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