The World's Oldest Living Things
There are things in this world that are amazingly intricate in their design. Continue reading to learn all about the world's oldest living things.
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These Dog Breeds Are The Most Expensive In The World
Obviously, some breeds of dog can cost a pretty penny, especially those with considerable maintenance requirements. Here are the world's most expensive breeds.
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Magnetars Are The Universe's Supervillain Weapon
Space is unbelievably cool, mysterious, and dangerous. In fact, it just might be the most hostile place imaginable, given how there are things like magnetars.
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Humans And Tree Shrews Share An Unexpected Eating Habit
Tree shrews are squirrel-like mammals native to Southeast Asia that share a flavor preference common among humans, but rare in the animal world.
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Why Exoplanet 'Hot Jupiter' Would Not Make A Great Home For People
An exoplanet nicknamed "hot Jupiter" is sometimes considered a potentially hospitable planet for human life, but here's why it wouldn't make a good home.
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How Far Away Is The James Webb Space Telescope From Earth?
The James Webb telescope has relayed its first pictures from outer space which have stunned the world. But, how far away is NASA's latest golden child?
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Why Experts Are Warning Against The TikTok Frog Breeding Trend
Trends on TikTok's range from dance crazes to make-up tips. However, one craze sweeping the world is that of a frog army, with possibly dire consequences.
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Why The James Webb Space Telescope's Name Is Under Fire
The Jame Webb telescope revealed some of the most incredible parts of our universe. However, the name of the telescope has come under fire for this reason.
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Images From The James Webb Space Telescope Versus Hubble Are Out Of This World
Whether you agree that space is the final frontier, there's no question but that the cosmos is full of information and images humans have yet to encounter.
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How A Lightning Strike Cured A Man Of His Blindness
In the old Frankenstein movies, lightning is harnessed to give life to what once was dead. Oddly enough, something like that happened in 1980 in Maine.
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The Science Behind Why Chewing Gum Helps You Concentrate
There are probably as many techniques for increasing concentration as there are people who are trying to concentrate. Does chewing gum have any place?
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The Word Nightmare Once Had An Even Scarier Meaning
Dreams -- when you're asleep, not whimsy while you're awake -- are mysterious, sometimes uncontrollable, occasionally thrilling, perhaps terrifying.
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The Science Behind How Prosopagnosia Affects Your Brain
Human brains are just plain complicated, complex, even arcane. One somewhat rare brain condition is prosopagnosia -- having trouble distinguishing faces.
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What Happens If You Get Sucked Up By A Tornado
We all know Dorothy traveled to Oz when a tornado picked up her house and deposited it there. Has anyone actually survived something like that?
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The Scientific Reason Storm Clouds Look So Dark
For some, the sight of dark, foreboding storm clouds might inspire fear. For others,it spurs a sense of wonder. But what makes them so dark and thick?
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The Children Of Identical Twins Don't Have The Genetic Relationship You'd Expect
The children of identical twins don't have the genetic relationship you'd expect. Here's what you need to know about the DNA of identical twins.
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What The Different Hurricane Categories Really Mean
Hurricanes are rated on a scale of 1 to 5 based on their intensity and destructive capability. Here's what the different hurricane categories really mean.
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Science Explains Why Rain Makes Us Feel So Tired
Rain is like a cosmic lullaby tapping its beat on the rooftop. It's almost a hypnotic feeling that takes over as soon as the drops fall from the sky.
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What Happens To Your Teeth After You Die?
No question -- teeth are one part of human anatomy that requires an extraordinary amount of care during a lifetime. But what happens after death?
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Your Very First Childhood Memory May Be Completely False
Memories can be tricky things -- we can be haunted by unpleasant memories, warmed by the good ones, and befuddled by what we do or don't remember, good or bad.
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Detonating A Nuclear Weapon In Space Is A Terrible Idea. Here's Why
The science behind nuclear weapons is terrifying and fascinating. Here's a look at what happens when a nuke is detonated in space.
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A Recent Fossil Discovery Could Prove Humans Have Been Around For Longer Than We Thought
Part of the fun of research in any field, art or science, is the possibility of discovering evidence that upends current theories and common beliefs.
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Why A Rare Baby Woolly Mammoth Discovery Has Scientists Intrigued
Preserved, complete remains from ages past, whether human or some other form of animal, are a cause of excitement in the scientific community.
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Why The 'World's Happiest Animal' Is In Danger Of Going Extinct
Surely even the most stone-hearted among us needs a shot of cute now and then, the kind of thing provided by Australia's quokkas -- at least, for now.
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The Science Behind Why Humans Shrink As We Age
Humans grow in a number of ways throughout a lifetime -- but we also shrink, too. So why does that happen? And what causes it? The answer might surprise you.
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What Scientists Think The Universe Was Like Before The Big Bang
Scientists work to develop theories, explanations for why things are the way they are, verified by observation and data. What about things before they were?
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The Science Behind When Bird Flu Can Infect Humans
Certainly there's a very long list of illnesses and other medical conditions to which human beings can fall prey. Do bird diseases pose a threat, too?
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