The Evolutionary Quirk That Keeps Making Species Look Like Crabs
One of the most meme-worthy phenomena in evolutionary biology is carcinization, the tendency of crustaceans to evolve into crab-like forms.
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The Difference Between Orange And Purple Carrots Is Easily Explained By Science
When it comes to healthy, crunchy snacks, there's not much better than a fresh carrot, but how do you decide between the orange and the purple ones?
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This Seemingly Healthy Protein Could Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Brain
When it comes to nutrition, protein is a non-negotiable nutrient, but just because it's good, doesn't mean that all sources are good for you.
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A 240 Million-Year-Old Fossil Was Found By Accident. Scientists Didn't Expect What Happened Next.
Have you ever been building a fence when you accidentally help rewrite an entire branch of the tree of life? Me either, but it happened in Australia.
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Scientists Warn Earth's Waters Are Quietly Losing Something Critical
Our oceans, lakes, and rivers are home to billions of lifeforms that all have a common need, and our water is losing this vital natural resource.
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A Newly Discovered 'Fire Amoeba' Just Broke The Heat Record For Complex Life
Life always seems to find a way, even in the most inhospitable of environments, such is the case for one newly discovered species of amoeba.
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Scientists Remapped The Deepest Point On Earth. Their Answer Came With A Catch
The depths of the Earth are more mysterious than outer space, and scientists are still exploring them, though this study proved there's still far more to learn.
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Scientists Put 3 Dead Alligators 6,600 Feet Deep. They Didn't Expect What Happened Next
Our idea of the deep ocean is that it's a mostly empty. To test that idea, researchers sent dead alligators to the sea floor to see what showed up.
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Scientists Looked More Than 1,800 Feet Underground And Found A Hidden World Of Life
Life thrives in the open air and water where it has access to sunshine and a bounty of nutrients, but it also thrives where you wouldn't expect.
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Scientists Are Ringing Alarms Bells For A Guaranteed 'Super El Nino'
Super El Niño is coming and there's nothing you can do to stop it! Big weather changes are coming and some scientists are sounding the alarm.
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In The '40s, Scientists Dropped Dry Ice Into A Hurricane. They Didn't Expect What Happened Next.
There was a time when scientists tried to control hurricanes, and one of the first attempts got out of hand.
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Scientists Just Discovered The First New Cat Species In Over 100 Years
When it comes to cats, looks can be deceiving, as was the case with this little feline, which flew under the radar for years before its species was identified.
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Scientists In The '60s Thought This Coral Reef Was Dead, But Underwater Drone Footage Told A Different Story
The work of science is never finished. Scientists thought a reef discovered in the '60s was dead, but when they took a closer look, they found lots of life.
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The Deadly Chain Reaction Hippo Poop Can Trigger In Rivers
A lot of hippos ultimately means a very dirty river, but that fact can have some surprisingly major consequences on the surrounding wildlife.
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This Ice Age Doomsday Prediction Never Happened – But What If It Had?
Fifty-five years ago, a renowned ecologist predicted the world was careening towards a new ice age. It never happened, but what if he had been right?
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In The '60s, A Woman Lived In A Flooded House With A Dolphin. Here's Why
The 1960s were a wild time for animal experimentation, and one woman cohabitated in a flooded house with a young dolphin in the pursuit of one goal.
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You Should Think Twice Before Storing These Fruits And Vegetables Together
Not all fruits and veggies are made equal, and some pairings are actually bad for each other, though this organic compound is the real culprit.
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Scientists Discovered These Fish May Communicate By Farting
For humans, farting in a crowded environment sends an anti-social message, but there is a type of fish for whom it may do exactly the opposite.
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Giant Panda Poop Led Scientists To A Never-Before-Seen Fungus
Poop can be a rather surprising gold mine when it comes to undiscovered life. Such is the case with this fungus, which may have some important medical uses.
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Penguin Poop Has An Unexpected Effect On Antarctica's Skies
Antarctica is practically defined by the amount of snow and ice it has, but the amount of penguin poop it has turns out to be important as well.
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Alaska's Strangest Animal Lives Inside Glaciers And Melts At Just 40 Degrees
Alaskan glaciers are home to more life than they might appear, including this obscure species that's both incredibly hardy and rather fragile
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Scientists Dug Up 66 Million-Year-Old Fossilized Dinosaur Poop And Found Something They Never Expected
When you're a fossil hunter, an ancient piece of poo is a good find; but not all poo is created equal, and this coprolite in Montana had a surprise.
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California's Strangest Animal Has Up To 27,000 Teeth And Numbing Slime
California is the primary home of multiple species of this odd and uniquely colorful little animal, whose slime is more of a deterrent than its bite.
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Scientists Say These Ancient Teeth Can Explain Why Humans Are So Hesitant To Eat Bugs
Bugs are a surprising source of high amounts of protein, but humans are often unwilling to eat them. The reason might be found in ancient DNA samples.
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The Difference Between Red And Green Grapes Is Easily Explained By Science
Grapes are one of the tastiest healthy snacks out there, but have you ever wondered what separates the red from the green? Science has the answer.
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What's At The Deepest Point In Lake Superior?
Lake Superior ranks among the largest in the world, so its deepest point isn't especially lively, though it does house some interesting species.
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This Naturalist's Troubling 21st-Century Predictions About The Earth Should Make You Pause
Humans have done quite a number on the earth, and this famous naturalist predicted that climate change could bring about the end sooner than you might think.
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