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Flounder: The “Crooked-Face Celebrity” of the Ocean and the “Pro-Level Lounger” of Evolution

Ah, the ocean—a giant cauldron of weird and wonderful fish. You’ve got flying fish darting around like hopeless romantics trying to elope, electric eels...

Natural Rubber: Why Plants Produce It, How It Works, and Why It’s Irreplaceable

If you’ve ever wondered why do plants produce rubber—the...

If Your Friend Fell Into a Black Hole, Would the Spaceship Speed Up or Slow Down?

Imagine this: your friend’s spaceship slips too close to...

The Voice in Your Head: Where It Comes From—and How to Live With It

Have you ever stopped to wonder: who’s talking inside your...

How Do Marine Animals Drink Water? Understanding Osmosis in the Ocean

We’ve all heard the old poem: "Water, water, everywhere,...

The Legend of the Chicago Rat King: A Squirrel’s Accidental Rise to Fame

In the heart of Chicago's Roscoe Village, a seemingly...

Nature’s Rogue: How the Iberian Harvester Ant Defies Reproductive Isolation

Ever wondered if it's true that one mother can...

Purple Doesn’t Exist: Everything You See Is a Hallucination

Does purple really exist? From the purple hues in...

Why Does Eating Red-Fleshed Dragon Fruit Cause Red Stool or Urine?

Here is some science-based information about healthy eating.Today, let's...
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The Ice “Superpower” Awakens: Flexoelectricity in Ice Unlocks New Clues to the Origin of Lightning

Ice, one of the most common and abundant substances on Earth, seems to have been thoroughly understood by humanity. However, a recent study published...

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