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January 8, 2025 at 1:48 pm

The Amazon Is The Largest River System In The World, But There Are No Bridges That Actually Cross Over It. Here’s Why.

The reason makes a lot of sense.

January 8, 2025 at 12:53 pm

New Measurements Taken By The James Webb Space Telescope Seem To Confirm That We Don’t Know How Fast The Universe Is Really Expanding

The Hubble Constant isn’t as constant as it seems.

January 8, 2025 at 9:49 am

New Addition To NASA Spacesuits May Give Astronauts Extra Arms To Help Make Walking On The Moon Easier

This system reminds me of Dr. Octopus from Spiderman.

January 7, 2025 at 3:48 pm

Nobody Fully Understands How The Physics Behind Riding Bikes Works Because They’re So Complicated

I’ve never given it much thought.

January 7, 2025 at 1:48 pm

Scientists Discover That This Sponge Living In Antarctica Is Over 11,000 Years Old

I can’t imagine living 11,000 years.

January 7, 2025 at 12:48 pm

Local Fisherman Find A Tablet With Writing In An Unknown Language That Is Estimated To Be Thousands Of Years Old

Source: Shengelia et al, Journal of Ancient History and Archaeology, 2024 CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

This is an incredible find!

January 7, 2025 at 9:48 am

Study Shows Large Cave System In Israel Was Likely Used For Ritual Gatherings Of Both Homo Sapiens And Neanderthals

I would love to visit this amazing cave system.

January 6, 2025 at 3:48 pm

That Gross Slime That Forms In Your Lawn Or On Your Driveway After It Rains May Be Essential To Human Life On Other Planets

I can’t imagine eating that stuff, it looks gross!

January 6, 2025 at 1:49 pm

Does The Opposite End Of A Long Rod Move Instantly When You Push On Your Side? The Answer Is Not As Clear As You Might Think.

I would have never guessed.

January 6, 2025 at 12:49 pm

Want To Make The Christmas Season A Little Scarier? Consider Adding In The Krampus Tradition.

Scary snowy season? Let’s make it happen!

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The Amazon Is The Largest River System In The World, But There Are No Bridges That Actually Cross Over It. Here’s Why.

New Measurements Taken By The James Webb Space Telescope Seem To Confirm That We Don’t Know How Fast The Universe Is Really Expanding

New Addition To NASA Spacesuits May Give Astronauts Extra Arms To Help Make Walking On The Moon Easier

Nobody Fully Understands How The Physics Behind Riding Bikes Works Because They’re So Complicated

Scientists Discover That This Sponge Living In Antarctica Is Over 11,000 Years Old

Local Fisherman Find A Tablet With Writing In An Unknown Language That Is Estimated To Be Thousands Of Years Old

Study Shows Large Cave System In Israel Was Likely Used For Ritual Gatherings Of Both Homo Sapiens And Neanderthals

That Gross Slime That Forms In Your Lawn Or On Your Driveway After It Rains May Be Essential To Human Life On Other Planets

Does The Opposite End Of A Long Rod Move Instantly When You Push On Your Side? The Answer Is Not As Clear As You Might Think.

Want To Make The Christmas Season A Little Scarier? Consider Adding In The Krampus Tradition.

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