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JASON: NOW ON SUNRISE. ONE OF THE THINGS THAT EVERYONE HAS WHICH SETS THEM APART FROM OTHERS IS A FINGERPRINT. MEREDITH: THEY CAN BE USED TO IDENTIFY PEOPLE, HELP US GRAB THINGS AND EVEN FOR ART ...

Why do we have fingerprints? While impressive, it's not just to unlock a smartphone or catch a bad guy. Here's what the science says. Most people associate fingerprints with the ability to solve ...

We often think about each fingerprint as being completely unique, like a snowflake on the tip of your finger. But a new study shows that maybe each person’s fingerprints are more similar to each other ...

Finding an activity that adequately keeps kids entertained can be challenging, but the best science kits for kids help stave off boredom, all while being relatively easy to use and educational. The ...