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Extract Appears to Stop Skin From Swelling Into SunburnScientists are getting closer to figure out how you may be able to reverse sunburn and why women may have thicker skin than men when it comes to the sun. New findings suggest antioxidants have a lot to do with whether you get sunburn or not. The more burns you get, the higher your chance of getting skin cancer. We all know the importance of sunscreen, but now researchers say a tasty and healthy summertime treat may boost its protection. Little Lauren is following in her dad's footsteps, although she's starting at...

Herring Break Wind to Communicate, Study SuggestsJames Owen in Englandfor National Geographic News November 10, 2003 In polite society, flatulence is often a social faux pas—especially when issued deliberately. But in the world of fish, group "raspberry-blowing" sessions appear to perform an important social role. This intriguing idea comes from scientists who discovered that herring create a mysterious underwater noise by farting. Researchers suspect herring hear the bubbles as they're expelled, helping the fish form protective shoals at night. It's the first ever study to suggest fish communicate by breaking wind. The study's findings, now published online in the U.K....