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  • Rendered image of a lion (left) and tiger (right) playing chess
    By Tiffany Betts 2 months ago

    The Difference Between A Liger Vs Tigon Explained

    If you've spent any time researching big cats, you've likely come across the hybrids ligers and tigons, but what exactly sets these two cats apart?

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  • Illustration of Mars
    By Megan Brame 2 months ago

    13 Strange Things Humans Discovered On Mars

    Mars is Earth's closest neighbor, but it's had quite a few surprises for humans to find, some of which have left scientists scratching their heads in confusion.

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  • pant leg covered in burs
    By Elias Nash 2 months ago

    What Are Those Spiky, Round Seeds That Stick To You?

    Alongside all the beauty of a hike through the woods comes the added hassle of having to remove all those spiky seeds from your clothes.

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  • koala looking into camera
    By Elias Nash 2 months ago

    Why We're Stunned Koalas Haven't Gone Extinct Yet

    Koalas have a reputation as one of the dimmest mammals currently living, and given their preferred food source, it's a wonder they're even alive.

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  • A child is holding a model of the solar system
    By Pauli Poisuo 2 months ago

    11 Mysteries About Planets In Our Solar System That Went Unsolved For Years

    Given just how big space is, the solar system seems like it shouldn't be too mysterious. But there are actually plenty of questions that took years to solve.

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  • A microwave is shown on fire against a plain gray background
    By Joe Roberts 2 months ago

    Using Ziploc Bags Could Be Riskier Than You Think. Here's Why

    Ziploc bags, whether name brand or generic, are a ubiquitous part of American kitchens, but you may want to keep your baggies out of the microwave.

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  • Hydroponic plants grown in a lab
    By Eric James Beyer 2 months ago

    How Do Plants Grow In Space?

    Gardening seems like the kind of thing that would only happen on Earth, not high in the sky, but plants can (and do) grow out in space. Here's how that works.

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  • A crocodile is seen looking straight into camera
    By Joe Roberts 2 months ago

    Will Alligators And Crocodiles Mate

    It can be hard to distinguish between an alligator and a crocodile, but does that mean that they have enough in common to make crocogator babies?

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  • Lepidolite ore containing lithium with pink hue
    By Daniel Meagher 2 months ago

    Here's Why Lithium Is Such A Valuable And Expensive Metal

    Lithium is at the center of a lot of current technologies, and as such, there's a considerable demand. But there are quite a few factors that go into its price.

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  • silhouette of young woman with superimposed educational icons
    By Elias Nash 2 months ago

    Why IQ Tests Have Proven Dangerous In The Wrong Hands

    The well-known IQ test has a dubious legacy thanks in part to its heavy racial and ethnic biases, but some have taken it to even darker places.

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  • Close-up of top half of Pluto with the sun shining in the distance
    By Tiffany Betts 2 months ago

    Why Is Pluto Not A Planet Anymore?

    Many people hold Pluto close in their hearts and refuse to abandon the assertion that it is a planet, although science doesn't see it that way.

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  • A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying NASAs Europa Clipper spacecraft takes off leaving a cloud of smoke below
    By Joe Roberts 2 months ago

    Here's How Much It Costs For One Of Elon Musk's Rockets To Launch

    Getting to space isn't cheap, but SpaceX has built a reputation for getting there affordably, so how much does it cost to launch one of their rockets?

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  • Zealandia continent superimposed on globe
    By Elias Nash 2 months ago

    What Happened To Earth's Hidden Continent, Zealandia?

    As far as immutable facts go, the number of continents would seem to be one of them, but is there another continent hiding in plain sight?

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  • Clouds in a starry sky with a crescent moon
    By Joe Roberts 2 months ago

    The Bodily Function That Becomes Impossible While You're Asleep

    Sleep is a time of rest and relaxation, but there are actually some vital bodily functions that your body simply cannot do while you're sleeping.

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  • A large goldfish floating between a man's hands
    By Daniel Meagher 2 months ago

    Well Actually, Goldfish Don't Have Three-Second Memories

    If you've ever been told you have the memory of a goldfish, you probably didn't take it kindly, but you may have actually been paid a compliment.

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  • astronaut waving to camera on spacewalk
    By Elias Nash 2 months ago

    The Bodily Function Astronauts Can't Actually Do In Space

    Living in outer space comes with all sorts of problems that you may not have considered, like some bodily functions just don't work the same.

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  • pair of gray wolves howling
    By Elias Nash 2 months ago

    How Wolves In Yellowstone Changed The Course Of Rivers

    The reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone has been hailed as a success by many biologists, but others claim the effects are a bit more nuanced.

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  • Concept art of woman having coffee in an underwater station and man scuba diving while sea creatures swim around
    By Tiffany Betts 2 months ago

    What Living Underwater Can Do To A Human Body

    Mankind has spent decades exploring space and studying its effects on the body, but they're only just understanding life under the waves.

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  • Starry sky above fields and trees
    By Mina Nakatani 2 months ago

    Constellations You'll Never Get To See In The Northern Hemisphere

    Even though humans have been looking at the night sky for millenia, not everyone sees the same sky. Not even the constellations are same for everyone.

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  • Worker bee from the
    By Tiffany Betts 2 months ago

    The Reason Why Bees Make Tasty Honey

    Honey is unquestionably one of nature's greatest inventions, sweetening up all manner of foods, but why do bees make this sticky syrup anyway?

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  • A person crying with tears down her face
    By Eric James Beyer 2 months ago

    Are Humans The Only Animal Species That Cries?

    We all know what it's like to have a good cry about something, but why do humans actually cry when emotional? And do other animals do the same thing?

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  • Raging tornado kicking up chunks of dirt as it goes through an open field toward houses in the distance
    By Tiffany Betts 2 months ago

    The Difference Between A Tornado Watch Vs Tornado Warning Explained

    Few weather phenomena pack as much power as a tornado, that's why it pays to be aware of the different levels of tornado forecasts issued by the NWS.

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  • A cerulean warbler sits on a branch among leaves
    By Joe Roberts 2 months ago

    The Rare Blue Bird You Can Find In Indiana's Forests Through Spring, Summer, And Fall

    If you happen to be enjoying the nature in Indiana this summer, keep your eyes to the treetops to spot this striking and small rare bird.

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  • Eye peeking through a large leaf
    By Kristeen Cherney 2 months ago

    What If Terror Birds Never Went Extinct?

    The monstrous terror bird once roamed the earth, but it didn't manage to survive into the modern day. If it did, though, the world might look quite different.

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  • Squirrel digging to hide or retrieve nuts
    By Tiffany Betts 2 months ago

    These Theories Explain Why Squirrels Bury Some Nuts But Not Others

    It's well-known that squirrels bury acorns to help them survive the winter, but how exactly do they decide on which to hoard and which to eat?

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  • steam from SpaceX Falcon 9 launch
    By Elias Nash 2 months ago

    Why NASA Uses Half A Million Gallons Of Water During A Rocket Launch

    If you've ever seen a rocket launch, you've surely noticed the massive white clouds they generate, which isn't smoke, but something more surprising.

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  • Close-up of a dead spider on its back on a porch
    By Tiffany Betts 2 months ago

    Here's Why Spiders Curl Up When They Die

    If you've ever had to kill a spider, you've likely noticed that all of them curl up their legs when they die, so what exactly is going on here?

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