What Is The Difference Between Rural Bats And Urban Bats?
Perhaps because they're so frequently active at night, bats seem mysterious, even eerie, whether they're encountered in the countryside or the city.
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The Largest Known Star In The Universe Makes The Sun Look Like A Grain Of Rice
The largest known star in the Universe dwarfs our Sun, making it look as small as a grain of rice. Here's the story behind the largest known star.
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What Would Happen If Ants Went Extinct?
Although ants can certainly be annoying (and even revolting), especially when they invade a residence or a picnic, life on the planet depends on them.
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Why This New Species Of Jellyfish Could Be Unlike Any Others We've Seen
Just when you might think that all of the animals to be discovered have been, someone comes up with something that might well be unseen before now.
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The Truth About The Potential Future Supercontinent Amasia
Granted, it takes a very long time, but science tells us that the very continents themselves are on the move, once one, now separate, and someday, united again.
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The Story Of Bill Haast, Who Lived To 100 Despite His Extensive Snake Venom Habit
It's famously said that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, and proof of that axiom might be found in the story of snake venom expert Bill Haast.
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David Jewitt And Jane Luu's Exploration Of The Kuiper Belt Explained
The history of exploration is littered with examples of the intrepid searching the unknown for what they believe must be true. Here's one such story.
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What Actually Happens When Lightning Strikes Sand?
Lightning is one of the most dramatic products of Earth, creating ear-splitting noise and outlandish visual effects, and if it strikes sand, something more.
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The Important Role Snoopy Is Playing In NASA's Historic Artemis 1 Launch
A Snoopy plush will be aboard the Artemis I spacecraft on its trip around the Moon.
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The Asteroid That Killed The Dinosaurs Could Have Had A Companion
Until recently, the prevailing theory for the demise of the dinosaurs focused on a single asteroid colliding with the Earth just off Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.
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What Are Rossby Waves And Why Are They Affecting Our Weather?
It's a commonly accepted fact that all manner of phenomena work together to create global climate events, with some being more obscure than others.
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How New Scientific Developments May Make Nuclear Fusion A Reality
The human race has long harnessed various kinds of power, whether from themselves, domesticated animals, or various fuels, with mixed long-term results.
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The Strange Animal That Squirts Blood From Its Eyes
The animal kingdom is rife with examples of behaviors and biological adaptations clearly intended for defensive purposes -- some common, some unique.
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What Is Lunar Hay Fever?
It's pretty clear that space travel is not without its dangers, like equipment malfunctions or collisions with unforeseen celestial bodies. But allergies?
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What Would Happen If Humans Had Tails?
One of the major differences between humans and several animals is that humans don't have tails. Here's what would happen if humans did have tails.
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The Moment Of Death Isn't As Clear As You Might Think
We all know death is coming for us someday, but as recent studies show, the moment of death isn't as clear as you might think.
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Scientists Got Candid About Earth's True Carrying Capacity
Population growth is a contentious issue in talks about natural resources and climate change, and scientists got candid about Earth's true carrying capacity.
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The Celebrated Science Fiction Writer That Seemingly Predicted Social Media Back In 1987
The celebrated science fiction writer that seemingly predicted social media back in 1987 wrote several stories seeming to have foreshadowed societal changes.
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A Black Hole's Sound Is Exactly As Terrifying As You Think It Is
Black holes are among the biggest mysteries in the universe, but now we know what they sound like. NASA recently released terrifying audio of a black hole.
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What Would Happen To Humans If Animals Went Extinct?
As time goes on and our understanding of climate change becomes more profound, it's clear that all of life on Earth is interconnected and interdependent.
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One Exoplanet's Discovery Reminded Scientists Of A Kevin Costner Movie
When the space telescope TESS returned data on an exoplanet named TOI-1452, it got scientists thinking again about a type of planet only speculated on before.
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A North Dakota Excavation Had One Paleontologist Rethinking The Dinosaurs' Extinction
Dinosaurs continue to fascinate, even after their extinction. In fact, a North Dakota excavation had one paleontologist rethinking the dinosaurs' extinction.
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This Is What Climate Anxiety Does To Your Brain, According To Science
You've probably heard of mental illnesses like depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and social anxiety disorder. But have you heard of climate anxiety?
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What Would Happen If Humans Could Fly?
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a ... fully-grown, adult human with a near 30-foot wingspan? What exactly would happen if humans could fly?
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What Happens When A Planet Is In Opposition?
Humans have been fascinated by objects in the night sky since ancient times. What happens when a planet is in position of opposition? Read on to find out.
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The Story Of The Eccentric Waterside Attraction Destroyed In The 1921 Tampa Hurricane
On October 25, 1921, a major hurricane walloped Tampa Bay in Florida. Here's the story of the eccentric waterside attraction destroyed in the event.
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The Tampa Lighthouse That's Still Standing A Century After The 1921 Hurricane
Hurricane Ian pummeled Florida in September, 2022, threatening this Tampa lighthouse that weathered a similar destructive hurricane back in 1921.
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