Nature's Underground Network: The Fascinating Wood Wide Web
The 'Wood Wide Web' is a network of microscopic fungi that interconnects plants and trees through their root system.
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Exploring the Cognitive Potential of Slime Molds in Nature
Physarum polycephalum, also known as 'the many-headed slime', is a common single-celled organism that possesses abilities to learn and remember despite lacking a brain.
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Exploring the Magical Glow of Bioluminescent Ocean Waves
Bioluminescent waves are a beautiful but lesser-known natural phenomenon caused by a type of microorganism in the ocean. The resulting display is commonly referred to as 'Sea Sparkle'.
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The Baikonur Cosmodrome's Location Has Changed Countries
The Baikonur Cosmodrome, the world's first and largest operational space launch facility, was originally located in the Kazakh SSR under Soviet Union. However, post the dissolution of USSR, it now technically lies within the independent Republic of Kazakhstan.
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Unveiling the Waggle Dance: Inside the Secret Life of Bees
Bees communicate with each other through a unique dance known as the 'waggle dance', enabling them to relay precise information about the location of food sources.
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Life Thrives Against Odds in the Arid Atacama Desert
The driest place on Earth, the Atacama Desert, is home to some unique species of plants and animals that have adapted to survive in such extreme conditions.
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How Crispr Technology Finds Its Origins in Yogurt Bacteria
The CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology, likely the most popular tool in genetic engineering today, was discovered as part of a defense mechanism in the humble yogurt bacteria.
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Intriguing Anatomy of the Octopus Stinkhorn Mushroom
A mushroom species named Clathrus archeri, or the Octopus Stinkhorn, originated in Australia but can now be found globally. It has an unusual way of spreading its spores.
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Unveiling the Intricate History Behind Modern Pencil Lead
Despite being called 'pencil lead', the thin graphite rod at the heart of your average pencil has nothing to do with lead, and its origin is more complex than one might expect.
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The Sky Is Not Blue Due to Reflection of the Ocean
Contrary to popular belief, the sky's blue color is not because it reflects the ocean. Instead, it can be attributed to a phenomenon known as Rayleigh scattering.
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The Space Pen: a Private Innovation, Not Nasa's Creation
Despite a common myth, the 'Space Pen' that works in zero gravity wasn't developed by NASA at a great expense. It was designed and manufactured privately by the Fisher Pen Company.
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Unveiling the Enigma: Discovering the Truth About Star Jelly
Star jelly is a gelatinous substance which, according to folklore, falls from the sky during meteor showers.
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Unraveling the Enigma: The Mysterious 1908 Tunguska Event
In 1908, a powerful explosion occurred in Siberia, Russia, known as the Tunguska Event. Despite its massive impact, no one knows what really caused it.
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How Bacteria Influence Rainfall and Weather Patterns
Rain formation in clouds is influenced by the presence of bacteria
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Exploring Gallium's Distinctive and Unusual Characteristics
Gallium is a peculiar metal that can melt in your hand.
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Discover the Breathtaking Pink Lake in Senegal's Heart
Lake Retba, or Lac Rose (Pink Lake) in Senegal, turns bright pink due to a unique type of bacteria.
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Nuclear Diamonds: Radioactive Waste to Clean Energy
Scientists have figured out how to use nuclear waste to generate electricity in a nuclear-powered diamond battery, which can last over 5,000 years.
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The Ingenious Floating Mechanism of the Hummingbird's Tongue
Hummingbirds have a unique structural adaptation that allows their tongues to float, aiding in the efficient extraction of nectar from flowers.
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The Fascinating Glow of Wintergreen Lifesavers in the Dark
Crushing Wintergreen Lifesavers candies in the dark can produce a tiny, brief flash of light. This is due to an effect known as triboluminescence.
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Unraveling the Enigma: Insights into the 1977 Wow Signal
In 1977, a powerful narrowband radio signal was received by Ohio State University's Big Ear radio telescope in the United States that lasted for 72 seconds. It appeared to come from the direction of the constellation Sagittarius and bore the expected hallmarks of extraterrestrial origin.
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The Remarkable Journey and Life Cycle of Pacific Salmon
Pacific Salmon perform an extraordinary feat in their life cycle. It involves birth, extensive travel, and returning home for reproduction and death — all relying on their impeccable sense of smell.
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The Glow of History: Discovering Vaseline and Uranium Glass
During the early 20th century, uranium was added to certain types of glassware for color effects. This resulted in radioactive glass that glows under UV light.
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Mystifying Patterns: The Story of Japan's Underwater Circles
In the sea off the coast of Japan, mysterious and perfectly geometric patterns known as underwater crop circles have been discovered.
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Quantum Physics in Leaf Photosynthesis: a Natural Phenomenon
Plants utilize quantum superposition in the process of photosynthesis.
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