The Largest Ocean In Our Solar System Isn't Made Of Water
When you think of oceans you probably think of water, but the most massive reservoir of liquid in the solar system is made from something else.
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Stories By Eric James Beyer
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How Do Migrating Birds Know Where To Go?
Birds have been migrating for all of recorded history, but how they pull off their globetrotting travels without a map or GPS is still a mystery.
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Your Largest Organ Isn't What You Think
When it comes to the biggest organ in the human body, most would think it's the lungs or the brain, but the actual answer may surprise you.
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The Ancient Weapons Discovered In An Unassuming Cave Close To The Dead Sea
Scientists have uncovered a cache of ancient weapons hidden deep inside a cave in the Judean Desert, opening a window to Roman Palestine.
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Things People Get Wrong About Evolution
The Theory of Evolution has been around for over 150 years now, but there are probably some things about it that you don't understand.
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Using The Bathroom On The International Space Station Is More Complicated Than You Think
Space flight is a tricky thing, especially when you consider how to provide all the necessities of life, particularly waste disposal.
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The Stunning Glow Caught By The James Webb Space Telescope While Studying Neptune
Being the furthest planet from Earth, we don't know much about Neptune, but recent observations have revealed something glowing in its sky.
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The Truth About How Dangerous Geomagnetic Storms Really Are
Most people don't spend much time thinking about space weather, but a strong geomagnetic storm has the power to bring the world to a standstill.
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We Might Be Able To Say Goodbye To Microplastics In Water With One Simple Trick
Microplastics are starting to become a major environmental problem, but there might be a simple solution to remove them from your drinking water.
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Using Coffee Grounds In Concrete Has An Unexpected Effect
The world drinks a lot of coffee, which comes at the cost of a lot of coffee waste, but we may have found a way to use it in concrete.
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Times Humans Changed The Evolution Of Animals
There's no question that humans have left an indelible mark on the world, but we're also inadvertently steering the evolution of the life around us.
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5 Most Dangerous Animals In Georgia And Where You'll Likely Find Them
From the Appalachians to the ocean, Georgia is a beautiful state, just be on the lookout for these dangerous animals if you go.
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Two Bizarre Bubbles Sandwich The Milky Way Galaxy. Here's What They Could Be
Space is a big place and there's lots of strange stuff out there, but scientists aren't quite sure where these massive space bubbles came from.
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5 Ancient Ruins Discovered In The Most Unlikely Places
The world is littered with the relics of past civilizations, but not all of them are out in the open like the pyramids, some are under our feet.
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What Life Was Like During Yellowstone's Last Major Eruption
It's common knowledge that Yellowstone Park sits on top of an ancient supervolcano, but what happened last time it erupted?
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The Largest Domestic Cat Breed Can Reach A Staggering Size
Cats come in all shapes and sizes, but one domestic breed, whose origins are shrouded in mystery, stands taller than the rest.
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5 Ways To Increase Your Intelligence
Most of us would like to be more intelligent, but who among us is willing to do what it takes to actually increase their cognition?
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The Reason Dodo Birds Went Extinct Is More Depressing Than You Thought
One of the most infamous cautionary tales of humanity's follies, the reasons behind the extinction of the dodo are even more depressing than you may realize.
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6 Rare Fossils That Were Hidden In Plain Sight
You don't have to do fieldwork to make the next great scientific discovery. Sometimes, amazing finds are hiding right under your nose.
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What Would Happen If Bees Went Extinct?
It turns out bees are responsible for a lot more than just making honey. In fact, if bees were to disappear, it could lead to some catastrophic outcomes.
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The 5 Worst Things To Ever Happen On The ISS
Life in space is exciting but dangerous, and for those living on the ISS, there are plenty of hazards waiting to catch out even the best-prepared astronauts.
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4 Bright Objects In Space That Aren't Actually Stars
On a dark and clear night, the sky can seem filled with stars, some shining brighter than others. But a few of those bright objects aren't actually stars.
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Not Even A Nuclear Blast Could Stop One 290 Million-Year-Old Tree Species
The destruction wrought on Japan by the atomic bomb in 1945 can't be understated. Yet, these trees somehow survived to become symbols of peace and hope.
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Top 5 Coolest Things The Curiosity Rover Has Found On Mars
The Curiosity rover has been carrying out its mission on Mars for many years, and it's made some pretty cool discoveries. Here are a few of them.
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The 5 Youngest Planets Ever Discovered
Exoplanets present quite a few mysteries (and potential answers to long-standing questions) for astronomers. And that's especially true of young exoplanets.
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Top 5 Most Dangerous Supervolcanoes In The World
While volcanoes can be frightening, supervolcanoes are even scarier. These five supervolcanoes are proof of that, having drastically altered Earth in the past.
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One Of The Worst Disasters In Irish History Actually Started In South America
When it comes to one of the most infamous disasters in Irish history, there's still more to be learned, including exactly where and how it started.
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