Animals
Mosquitoes taste you before they decide to bite
Mosquitoes seem to prefer some flavors over others. Knowing what they like — and hate — could lead to better ways to prevent bites.
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- Earth
Scientists Say: Avulsion
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U.S. teen tobacco use has hit a record low
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- Brain
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