Why Lobsters Can't Taste Food Without Their Feet
Collectively, humankind has devoted a tremendous amount of time to studying the flora and fauna of planet Earth. The lobster is one such curiosity.
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Virovore: The Organism That Sustains Itself With Viruses
Vaccines have helped humans come a long way in our fight against viruses. But what if science could harness an organism that had the power to eat viruses?
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What Is A Mushroom Coffin? (And Why You Might Want To Be Buried In One)
Recently, many have turned to environmentally-friendly practices, including burials. Here is more about the mushroom coffin and why you should consider it.
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Why Alabama Scientists Genetically Modified A Catfish With Alligator DNA
There is a scramble in the science community to find ways to save species. Here is why scientists in Alabama genetically modified a catfish with alligator DNA.
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Why Scientists Hunt Desperately For The Theory Of Everything
Scientists who study physics hunt desperately for the Theory of Everything, which fuses the rules of the very big with the rules of the very small. Here's why.
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How An Ancient Elephant Fossil Changed Our View On Early Human Habits
A cache of Palaeoloxodon antiquus fossils that once roamed parts of Northern Europe has changed notions of what Neanderthal lifestyles were like.
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The Clock On Your Wall Actually Measures Space, Not Time
What we call time, as measured by clocks, is actually a record of our position - using x, y, z coordinates - in space. Let's take a look at why.
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Liminal Spaces And The Uncomfortable Kind Of Familiarity
Liminal spaces are not quite tangible, but they are an uncomfortable kind of familiarity. They can exist as a physical place or as a state of mind.
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What Does Human Flesh Taste Like?
Multiple species in the animal kingdom eat their own, including their young, for a variety of reasons. But what does human flesh taste like?
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The Gross But Effective Way Pandas Survive In The Cold
The panda appears to have a distinctly poopy trick to help itself manage the cold.
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What Digital Scans Of A Mummy Told Researchers About Egyptian Death Rites
Researchers did digital scans of a previously unexamined teen mummy. Here's what it told them about Egyptian death rites.
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Hector The Thundercloud: The Weather Phenomenon That Baffles Scientists
Hector the thundercloud is very predictable. So much so, in fact, that it arrives on a daily basis with almost perfect timekeeping.
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The Chilling Phenomenon Of A Shared-Death Experience
One of the ultimate mysteries is what happens after we die. For some, they've experienced a shared-death experience. But what exactly is this phenomenon?
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The Common Water Bird Behavior That Has Been Linked To High Extinction Rates
Tragically, the world has already lost some incredible birds to extinction. And a lot of water birds seem to be fond of a behavior that's dangerous to them.
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Whatever Happened To The Scientists Of Operation Paperclip?
Operation Paperclip was the post-World War II program to poach Nazi scientists and relocate them to the United States. Here's what happened to those scientists.
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It Turns Out There's A Scientific Reason Behind Why We Feel Happy At Concerts
It's no secret that people are generally in a pretty good mood at concerts, but there's a scientific reason why concerts make us feel happy.
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Why The Term Black Hole Is A Mind-Boggling Misnomer
Black holes are an infamous and mysterious part of our universe, but the name is a little misleading. Here's why black holes are a misnomer.
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How Scientists Explored A Cavern In The Great Pyramid Of Giza Without Ever Stepping Foot Inside
Scientists explored a cavern in the Great Pyramid of Giza without ever stepping foot inside. Here's the unique technology that allowed them to do it.
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Signs That Someone Doesn't Like You According To Science
Wish there was a surefire way to find out if someone doesn't like you, whether in a simple social situation or perhaps for romantic purposes?
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Ohio Family Affected By Train Derailment Lived The Tragedy Before (But In A Movie)
After a devasting train crash in East Palestine, Ohio, one family who evacuated after the crash compared it to a major movie that one member appeared in.
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Humans See Recognizable Shape On Mars In Reconnaissance Orbiter's Recent Photo
Reconnaissance Orbiter's recent photo isn't the first time humans have seen interesting shapes on Mars -- the red planet seems to inspire pareidolia.
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How Rats Changed Science Forever
Rats have become commonplace in scientific research due to their similarities to humans.
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The Effect That Sunspots Actually Have On Earth's Weather
The sun has a very direct influence on life on Earth. In particular, sunspots influence the weather we experience to a certain degree. Here's how.
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How A Team Of Researchers Decoded 400-Year-Old Letters From Mary, Queen Of Scots
For more than 400 years, a set of 57 letters sat in the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, the country's national library, virtually untouched.
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The Astonishing Scientific Theory That Says The Universe Might Be Inside A Black Hole
What if we - and our entire universe - are inside a black hole? Believe it or not, some scientists and researchers believe it's a possibility.
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What Is Near Space And Why Is It Important?
Near space is a place where planes can't fly and satellites can't orbit, yet it's becoming important to government entities. Here's why.
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The Dead Sea's Name Has Nothing To Do With High Fatality Rates
The Dead Sea is a very dangerous place to swim, but that's not how it got its name. It's called the "Dead Sea" because of the high salt content.
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