The Crustacean Species That's Named After Jimmy Buffett
Jimmy Buffett was known for his fanbase of Parrot Heads and association with the tropical lifestyle - but a crustacean species was also named after him in 2023.
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What The Question Mark Seen In Space Tells Us About Galaxies
NASA's James Webb Telescope is producing never before seen images from deep space, including a mysterious question mark shape. Here's what it tells us.
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NASA's OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Mission Explained
NASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid mission is another in the long line of human attempts to explore and understand space - as well as life on Earth.
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Can A Triple Rainbow Happen?
Seeing a rainbow in the sky never gets old, and a double rainbow is even more lovely to witness, but lesser reported is a triple rainbow. Can that even happen?
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The Scientific Reason This Is The Safest Spot To Sit On A Train
While train crashes aren't terribly common, they can cause injuries and death. Here's the science behind the safest spot to sit on a train.
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Why The Lunar South Pole Is So Important To Scientists
Scientists have turned their eyes to the lunar south pole - but why? There are many reasons why this region is so important for space research.
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This Is What Happens To Your Body 5 Minutes After You Die
Death is something we're still trying to understand - just take a look at the strange things that happen to your body five minutes after you die.
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Rare Things You Probably Can't Do With Your Body
Most of these things have a genetic component, a few can be learned, and all of them are pretty rare, so if your body can do one, consider yourself special.
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How Earthquakes Can Be Triggered By People
Earthquakes may seem inevitable, unstoppable, and indifferent to the actions of people. As it runs out, human activity and earthquakes go hand in hand.
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How To Tell The Difference Between Poison Ivy, Poison Oak And Poison Sumac
Next time you are walking in the woods, here's how to tell the difference between poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac so you can avoid all of them.
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The Sad Reason Wild Axolotls Are Critically Endangered
Besides being super cute salamanders, axolotls are also resistant to cancer and can regenerate limbs. Yet sadly, wild axolotls are critically endangered.
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What Could Happen If The Saguaro Cactus Goes Extinct?
The saguaro cactus, found in parts of Arizona, California, and Mexico, is currently facing an uncertain future due to climate change. Here's the story.
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There's New Tech To Detect Asteroids. Here's How It Works
The next time an asteroid is going to get a bit too close for comfort, we'll have new technology to detect it ahead of time. Here's how it works.
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What Is A Sun Bear And How Are They Different Than Other Bears?
Of the eight bear species that live on Earth, the sun bear is the smallest and has many unique characteristics that set it apart from the others.
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How Revolutionary 'Bioprinting' Can Produce Living Organs From Scratch
A wild new additive manufacturing process called bioprinting can create living organs from scratch, opening up new avenues of research and possibility.
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Theories As To Why Flying Squirrels Glow Pink Under UV Light
A 2019 study found that the bellies of New World flying squirrels, which are native native to North America, glow under UV light. Here's what we know.
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AI Is Bringing Ancient Texts To Life. Here's How
Ancient texts that are difficult to translate might have a new life in artificial intelligence. Here's how AI is helping us understand the past.
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Body Language Expert Breaks Down UFO Whistleblower's Testimony
UFO whistleblower and retired Air Force officer David Grusch testified to the U.S. government. We spoke to a body language expert about his performance.
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How Long Could A Person Potentially Survive Lost At Sea?
The answer ranges from a matter of seconds to indefinitely, depending on their location, what's available to them, and what they're willing to do to survive.
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What Happens To Your Body After You've Been Dead For An Hour?
For many, the most we see of death is on TV and the movies, but reality is much different. Here's what happens to your body after you've been dead for an hour.
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Why Birds Have Hollow Bones
You might have heard that birds have hollow bones, but do you know why? The answer comes in the form of various studies and is still evolving.
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13 Fascinating Facts About Geodes
Geodes are easy to find, sometimes sitting alongside pebbles. But there's so much more to them than meets the eye, and not just in the crystals they contain.
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This Is How Mammoth Cave Was Discovered
Mammoth Cave in Kentucky is the largest cave system ever found and formed over the course of 100 million years. This is how it was discovered.
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Bizarre Theories For Tornadoes In Ancient Rome That People Actually Believed
Here is a brief rundown on how the philosophers of ancient Rome understood tornadoes, as well as the Greek philosophers whose work they used as a basis.
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What Beryllium Disease Does To Your Body, According To Science
The element beryllium is a primary component used in nuclear weapons, and it's toxic. Here's what beryllium disease does to your body, according to science.
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40 Of The Most Fascinating Species Discovered In 2023
From brand-new mammals to carnivorous plants to insects exhibiting previously unseen behaviors, here are some of the fascinating species discovered in 2023.
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This Theory On The Origin Of Teeth Is Just Nightmare Fuel
Where exactly did teeth evolve from? A new theory on the origins of teeth millions of years ago suggests a particularly nightmarish possibility.
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