Mysterious Luminescent Wounds of Civil War Soldiers Unveiled
Some soldiers of the American Civil War reported wound emissions of an eerie blue light, later discovered to be saving lives.
Sea Sapphires: Nature’s Vanishing Aquatic Gemstones
Sea sapphires are unique marine animals that can virtually become invisible within a second, making them one of the ocean's most enchantingly elusive creatures.
Cymothoa Exigua: Parasitic Isopod That Replaces Fish Tongues
A unique parasite that replaces the tongue of a fish, living as its functioning replacement.
Labradorite: Unveiling the Enchanting Gemstone's Allure
Labradorite, a type of feldspar, exhibits a stunning optical phenomenon known as 'labradorescence' which is not fully understood.
Bombardier Beetles: Nature's Masters of Chemical Defense
The bombardier beetle is a small insect known for its unusual and effective defense mechanism: an explosive, chemical spray.
Unveiling the Hidden Wonders of Tardigrade Survival
A water bear, or tardigrade, is an extremophile that can survive in the most extreme conditions and even in the vacuum of outer space.
The Ingenious Intelligence of Slime Molds: P. Polycephalum
Physarum polycephalum, a brainless slime mold, demonstrates remarkable problem-solving abilities, navigating mazes and optimizing routes, challenging our understanding of intelligence.
Exploring the Hidden Lives and Mysteries of Slime Molds
Slime molds, despite not having a brain or nervous system, can solve complex puzzles and navigate mazes.
Aerobatic Algae: Skyward Tango of Microbial Marvels
Certain species of algae known as diatoms can move in a complex, choreographed 'dance' patterns in water.
The Astonishing Phenomenon of Plant Explosions in Nature
Some plants have a unique defense mechanism - they explode.
Catastrophic Resonance Collapse of the Basse-Chaine Bridge
The Basse-Chaine bridge in France was brought down in 1850 due to the resonant frequency matches from French soldiers’ synchronized footsteps.
Unveiling the Secrets: The Strange Reality of Seaweed
Seaweed contains carrageenan, an additive used to thicken, emulsify, and preserve foods and drinks.
The Enigmatic Phenomenon of the Mysterious Star Jelly
Star jelly is a gelatinous substance which, according to folklore, is deposited on the earth during meteor showers.
Stellar Winds Sculpt the Spectacular Bubble Nebula Formation
Bubble Nebula, also known as NGC 7635, is a nebula located in the constellation Cassiopeia which gets its shape from the stellar wind of the star at its center.
Why Octopus Blood Appears Blue: The Science Explained
Octopuses have a copper-based blood as opposed to iron-based blood in humans, which results in their blood being blue.
Fiji's Guardians: Sustaining Coral Reefs Through Gardening
Fijian communities are restoring coral reefs through a simple yet effective method, often referred to as 'coral gardening'.
Exploring the Enigmatic Wigglefish Phenomenon in Depth
An unusual species of fish called the wigglefish that wiggles its body extensively to 'walk' on the ocean floor.
Exploring the Cosmic Anomaly Known as the Axis of Evil
Cosmologists discovered an unusual alignment of temperature fluctuations in the cosmic microwave background that goes against our understanding of the universe.
Discovering the Unique Characteristics of the Bigon Shape
A bigon is a two-dimensional geometric figure with two corners or 'vertices' and two sides or 'edges'. It is considered an illegal geometric figure in traditional geometry
Discover the Enigmatic Beauty of Australia's Pink Lake
Lake Hillier in Australia is a bright pink color and scientists aren't sure why
Understanding the Curious Dynamics of Elevator's Paradox
The 'Elevator Paradox' is a lesser-known phenomenon that explains why elevators seem to mostly go in one direction when you're waiting for them.
How Forests Contribute to Rainfall: a Natural Phenomenon
Trees have the ability to generate their own rain and influence local weather system.
The Massive Reach of Brazil's Termite Supercolony Revealed
In Northeast Brazil, a termite supercolony extends over an area equivalent to the size of Great Britain.
