Tag: science

March 22, 2026 at 3:48 pm

Why Are Whales And Turtles Often Covered With Barnacles, And Do The Barnacles Hurt Their Hosts?

Whale with barnacles

While they look irritating, barnacles generally don’t cause much harm to their hosts.

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March 22, 2026 at 12:55 pm

Kaindy Lake Was Formed Just Over 100 Years Ago And Its Unique Conditions Give It A Look That You Won’t Find Anywhere Else On The Planet

Lake Kaindy

If you can make it there, you will be rewarded with uniquely beautiful views.

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March 22, 2026 at 9:48 am

Updated NASA Policy Will Allow Astronauts To Bring Their Smartphones With Them Into Space, Allowing For Rapid Communication With Family And Sharing Incredible Pictures And Video

Astronaut on the phone

I can’t wait to see more pictures from space.

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March 21, 2026 at 3:48 pm

The Curiosity Rover On Mars Finds Organic Molecules In Quantities That Researchers Say Can Be Best Explained By The Existence Of Life Millions Of Years Ago

Mars Curiosity Rover

It is looking more and more likely that Mars was once home to living things.

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March 21, 2026 at 12:55 pm

New Study Suggests That A 2023 Blast Of Neutrinos May Have Come From A Fading Black Hole, An Event That Was Not Expected To Occur For Billions Of Years

Black hole

The death of a black hole sounds like a terrifying event.

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March 21, 2026 at 9:48 am

In 1961 An Artificial Ionosphere Was Put Around The Earth Using Tiny Copper Needles In Order To Facilitate Critical Communication For The US Military

Radio Waves

Attempting to create an artificial ionosphere is a major undertaking.

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March 20, 2026 at 3:48 pm

What Is The Difference Between Proteins, Enzymes, And Peptides, And Why Does It Matter?

Proteins

Our reliance on these molecules is incredible.

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March 20, 2026 at 12:55 pm

As Elephants Evolved To Live Entirely On Land, Their Feet Developed A Sixth ‘Toe’ That Causes Them To Walk Like They Are Wearing High Heels

Elephant

I would hate to walk around on tip toes, and I’m not nearly as big as an elephant.

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March 20, 2026 at 9:48 am

Scheerer’s Phenomenon Is When You See Fast Moving Dots In Your Vision While Looking At The Bright Blue Sky

Blue sky with dots

Our vision may not be perfect, but it sure is amazing.

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March 19, 2026 at 3:48 pm

Over 2,200 Years Ago, Eratosthenes Calculated The Circumference Of Earth, And His Math Was Almost Totally Accurate

A blue plastic globe

Impressive, right?

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