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From fun do-it-yourself science experiments to exploring the world and the universe, the LesTout Science and Nature channel will bring you the most fascinating, interesting and thought provoking news and information on the planet. Visit often for news from around the living Earth, from your Guide Tami Port.
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Why Do Bats Live in Caves?

by HeatherMiller
Science and Nature

Because bats hunt for their food at night, they need a safe place to sleep during the day. Caves provide the perfect shelter, protected and out of reach of their enemies. It’s interesting to note that caves are so well suited t..

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  • Posted on 09-29-2010
  • Views 1918
  • Rating 4.6 (44 votes)

Genetics of Pigment and Skin Cancer

by TamiPort
Science and Nature

Experience shows that people with fair complexions (low levels of melanin) are more prone to sunburn. New research now reveals that certain variations in the genes that control the color of our skin, hair and eyes are associated with an increased risk of melanoma and carcinoma, two potentially de..

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  • Posted on 08-11-2010
  • Views 2784
  • Rating 4.3 (73 votes)

How Is Chocolate Made?

by TamiPort
Science and Nature

Although Willy Wonka's methods were fictitious and fantastical, the real process of making chocolate is actually quite amazing. Here's how it's done. Chocolate is produced from the seed of the evergreen cacao tree (Theobroma cacao), native to tropical regions of the Americas. The seed of ..

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  • Posted on 08-09-2010
  • Views 2809
  • Rating 5.2 (60 votes)

Mighty Mites: Bed Bugs, Demodex and Dust Mites

by TamiPort
Science and Nature

Did you know you have bugs living in your house, in your bed and on your face? Here is the scientific low down on three parasitic house guests: bed bugs, demodex and dust mites. See if you have them and learn how to kick these freeloaders out. ..

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  • Posted on 07-27-2010
  • Views 8026
  • Rating 4.7 (89 votes)

Why Doesn’t Grapefruit Look Like Grapes?

by HeatherMiller
Science and Nature

We all know and love grapefruit and are aware of its high nutritional value. As a larger member of the citrus family, it has high amounts of Vitamin C, as well as citric acid, natural sugars, and essential oils.&nb..

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  • Posted on 06-30-2010
  • Views 515
  • Rating 5.5 (24 votes)

What Are Boogers?

by TamiPort
Science and Nature

Perhaps you consider yourself refined. You are well dressed and a model of perfect personal hygiene. Yet, no matter how hard humans try to be civilized, there is no getting around the fact that some aspects of our body, and how it works, are frankly...disgusting. The normal flora..

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  • Posted on 06-21-2010
  • Views 18546
  • Rating 5.2 (80 votes)

Tornado Alert! Learn How to Stay Safe!

by TamiPort
Science and Nature

Some folks go right to their basement the moment the sirens go off. Others head out to the front porch, hoping to see a force of nature. Here’s what you need to do in order to stay safe when a tornado heads towards you. What Is a Tornado? A tornado is ..

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  • Posted on 06-11-2010
  • Views 791
  • Rating 3.9 (17 votes)

Teeny Tiny Pets - Old Fashioned Ant Farms!

by TamiPort
Science and Nature

Are your kids whining for a pet, but you are not ready for a high maintenance dog or cat? Consider purchasing an ant farm for your children. Not only will it satisfy their desire for a pet, ant farms are action-packed education tools that are so fun, you kids won’t even realize that they're..

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  • Posted on 05-29-2010
  • Views 1319
  • Rating 5.5 (29 votes)

Snake Bite Prevention and Cure

by TamiPort
Science and Nature

Which snakes bite? Well, actually any snake can bite, and is likely to do so if it feels threatened. Although poisonous snakes (those that have venom ducts and hollow fangs) are the most dangerous, any snake bite can be painful, result in infection, and even cause an allergic reaction in those wi..

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  • Posted on 05-10-2010
  • Views 4737
  • Rating 5.3 (73 votes)

What Is the Stomach Flu?

by TamiPort
Science and Nature

'Tis the season for Norovirus infection, more commonly known as the winter vomiting bug. Although called "stomach flu" it is no relation to influenza. What can you do to protect yourself from this rampant infection? What Is Norovirus? Noroviruses, ..

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  • Posted on 04-26-2010
  • Views 1308
  • Rating 5.4 (61 votes)

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