The Quiet Drama Unfolding Within the Lives of Trees
Trees, contrary to popular belief, are not silent or passive organisms but have a complex communicative network beneath the soil.
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Astounding Encounter: The Shooting Star Strikes the Car
A car part was used as a dominant prop in the classic musical film 'The Sound Of Music.'
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The Surprising Antibacterial Properties of Dragon Blood
Komodo dragons, the world's largest living lizards, have blood with surprisingly effective antibacterial properties.
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Hilarious and Thought-Provoking: The Ig Nobel Prize Explored
An unusual annual event hosted at Harvard University which honours unusual and imaginative research projects from around the world.
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Exploring the Absence of Sound in the Vastness of Space
Sound can't travel in space due to the lack of medium.
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Serendipitous Creation: The Birth of the Color Mauve
The color mauve was accidentally discovered by an 18-year-old chemist named Sir William Henry Perkin while attempting to create a synthetic quinine, a treatment for malaria.
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Earthworms: Unsung Heroes in Environmental Maintenance
Earthworms are known to improve soil fertility and agricultural productivity, but they also play a vital role in mitigating climate change by sequestering carbon.
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Hidden Dangers: The Rise of Radioactive Elements in Jewelry
19th-century 'Uranium Glass' glows bright green under UV light as it was made with small amounts of uranium.
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The Surprising History Behind Chocolate Chip Cookie Creation
Chocolate chip cookies were born from a baking blunder in the 1930s when Ruth Wakefield, proprietor of the Toll House Inn, tossed bits of Nestle's chocolate into her cookie dough expecting it to melt and create a chocolate cookie.
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The Discovery of Quinine's Anti-Malarial Properties
Quinine, a medication used to treat malaria, was discovered accidentally by the indigenous people of Peru.
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Unveiling the Surprising Explosive Beginnings of Silly Putty
The popular toy known as 'Silly Putty' was invented accidentally during World War II while attempting to create a synthetic alternative for rubber.
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Unveiling the Enigma: Discovering the Unique Cucamelon Fruit
Cucamelons, also known as Melothria scabra, are a fruit which has the size of grape but resembles a miniature watermelon.
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Pineapples and Oysters Are Natural Meat Tenderizers
Pineapples and oysters both have certain enzymes that make them natural meat tenderizers.
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The Enigmatic Shape of Hd 44179: The Red Square Nebula
The Red Square Nebula, HD 44179, is a uniquely square-shaped star system located 2,300 light-years away. Its symmetrical features puzzle astronomers and suggest energetic central phenomena.
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Exploring the Global Parallels in Folklore Traditions
Remarkable similarities exist between diverse folkloric traditions around the world, a phenomenon known as 'Folklore Parallels'.
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Exploring the Hidden Ecosystem of Subterranean Plant Roots
In plant roots ecosystems, tiny insects and mites form a bustling ecosystem that is seldom noticed.
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Create Fragrant Potpourri at Home Using Citrus Peels
Household citrus fruits like lemons and oranges, once consumed, can provide aromatic potpourri instead of going to waste.
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Zhang Heng's Ancient Seismoscope: Early Earthquake Detector
In 132 AD, Chinese inventor, Zhang Heng, invented the world's first seismoscope to detect earthquakes.
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Understanding the Human Impact in the Anthropocene Epoch
A potential, but unofficially recognized, epoch in geological time that marks the period where human activity became the dominant influence on climate and environment.
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The Turkish Province That Changes Its Time Zone Twice a Year
Bayburt, a province in Turkey, uniquely changes its timezone twice a year.
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Create Your Own Invisible Ink with Simple Diy Techniques
You can make invisible ink and reveal the text with heat, using common household items like lemon juice and heat.
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The Enchanting Glow of Puerto Rico's Bioluminescent Bay
Mosquito Bay in Puerto Rico, which glows naturally due to a micro-organism named dinoflagellates.
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Understanding the Self-Cleaning Lotus Effect in Nature
Lotus leaves have a natural ability to cleanse themselves, a phenomena nowadays referred as 'Lotus Effect'.
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A Comprehensive Guide to the Iconic Lundby Dollhouse Series
In the late 1940s, miniature electrical fittings were not commonly available for use in dollhouses. This led to a unique contribution by the Swedish company Lundby to introduce fully electrified dollhouses.
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