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Science Confirms the Obvious

06.10.2009 | Leave comment

It takes real proof to back up even the simplest theories–these 10 studies show that the obvious can have not-so-obvious implications

Sometimes it takes long, hard study to pin down what we thought we knew all along—and to reveal surprising findings beneath the surface of common sense. Ducks like water? Gamblers don’t learn from their mistakes? Shocking!

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Launch the gallery for our latest roundup of bafflingly obvious studies from the world of science.

And for much more, see our Science Confirms the Obvious posts archived here and our previous Science Confirms the Obvious roundups from the magazine here and here.

Nine Overhyped and Misleading Health Headlines Debunked

10.08.2009 | Comments Off

Does red wine make you live longer? Do bras cause cancer? Is sugar as addictive as cocaine and heroin? We uncover what headline-grabbing scientific studies really mean for your health

It takes researchers years, sometimes decades, to pin down subtle, important findings about your health, but it takes bumbling journalists (or their editors) just a few seconds to screw it all up. Here, a selection of the most misleading headlines, and a few tips to help you spot the hype early.

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