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What to Know About Donating Your Body to Science

We’ve all heard of donating your body to science, but what does it really mean? Let’s talk about what happens when you give your body to further medical research and education. (We won’t be discussing donation of individual organs or tissues, which is covered here.)

Content warning: There are some potentially disturbing images of dead bodies throughout this story.

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Apple’s Recycling Program Netted $40 Million in Gold Last Year

Over the last year, Apple processed 90 million pounds of electronics they were unwanted or broken. It turns out they were nearly worth their weight in gold—a substance which is used heavily in electronics for its conductivity and resistance to corrosion.

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