What’s the Genetic Twist? When identical twins each have children, those kids share a unique genetic relationship. Identical twins have […]
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Main Fact: For nearly 20 years, Stubbs the cat served as the unofficial mayor of Talkeetna, a small Alaskan town
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Slow and Steady for Survival Sloths are famous for their slow movements, but did you know this extends to their
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The Role of Water in the Brain: More than Just Hydration Our brains are composed of approximately 78% water, which
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Taumata: New Zealand’s Linguistic Marvel Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu holds the Guinness World Record for the longest place name in an English-speaking country.
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Wine Spoils When Exposed to Light. The Science of Lightstrike in Wine: Wine is surprisingly sensitive to light, particularly UV
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The Total Solar Eclipse of April 8, 2024 The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, was the last one
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The 38-Minute War between Britain and Zanzibar The shortest war in recorded history took place on August 27, 1896, between
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Octopuses Have Three Hearts and Blue Blood! Octopuses are fascinating sea creatures with an anatomy uniquely suited to their underwater
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James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) discoveries The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is revolutionizing our understanding of the cosmos. Launched
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Exploring the Ancient Epic of Gilgamesh The Epic of Gilgamesh is the world’s oldest known piece of literature, dating back
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Uncovering the Mysteries of Barnum, the Giant Coprolite The discovery of “Barnum,” the largest known coprolite from a carnivorous animal,
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