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Blinking protects our eyes from foreign objects, sweeps up dirt that gets in our eyes and lubricates our eyes by spreading tears across the surface. Don't you think that is a lot to accomplish in…
We sneeze to clear our breathing passages. We all have a natural reflex to sneeze whenever a small foreign substance enters our airways. So don’t hold back your sneezes-let ‘em rip!
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Engineering must welcome women or risk becoming marginalized as other fields seek out and make a place for them. by Sheila E. Widnall Sheila Widnall is the former Secretary of the…
Feet don’t really sleep. They just feel tingly when an adequate blood supply to our nerves is cut off. This usually happens when you stay in one position too long—like sitting with your legs…
Scabs patch up holes in the skin. Certain cells in our bloodstream recognize when our skin has been broken. These cells, called platelets, start patching the break in the skin and call in other…
Caring for your cat Be A Responsible Cat Owner You're probably thinking, "How hard can it be? Cats can take care of themselves." But think again. Living with a cat may not involve much work…
"A Work in Progress" What do you feel your obligation is, to the people that you don't know, that you haven't a history with— the descendants of black slaves. What do you owe…
