The Reason Scientists Say Beluga Whales Can Communicate With Humans
As the most vocal of all whale species, the beluga whale also has its own unique form of speech that it can use to communicate with others, including humans.
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A Giant Sinkhole In China Led To The Discovery Of A Forest
In China's Guangxi region, grassy mountains and rice terraces stretch as far as the eye can see. Here's a fascinating discovery from the area. -
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Over 400 Million Years Ago, Giant Mushrooms Covered The Earth
The Earth is full of mysteries, but scientists recently discovered that 400 million years ago, giant mushrooms covered the Earth. -
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This bank in Italy holds almost half a million wheels of cheese. It's an unusual business model, but it works for everyone involved. -
When Bird Poop Powered Western Agriculture
Bird poop is a nuisance to us today, but centuries ago it was a valuable commodity. Here's how bird poop once actually powered western agriculture. -
The Oldest Recorded Drum In History Is Over 7500 Years Old
Drums are a staple of any musical group, and one of the oldest instruments in existence. The oldest drum in recorded history is over 7,500 years old. -
The 10-Year-Old Boy That Got Apollo 11 Back To Earth Safely
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Why Saturn's Existence Is Critical For The Survival Of Life On Earth
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The Genius Way Super Glue Was Used In The Vietnam War
Super Glue was invented during WWII to help soldiers in the field. However, it wasn't until the Vietnam War that it was used for another special purpose. -
Why Tattoos Are Illegal In South Korea
In South Korea, tattoos are illegal, although that hasn't stopped a budding industry from growing underground in empty office spaces across the country. -
At Least 8 Monkeys Died During A Neuralink Experiment
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Here's How Brown Skua Birds Identify The Scientists That Study Them
Birds and humans have a long history of communication. These brown skuas living in the antarctic have developed this fascinating trait of human recognition. -
How WWI Pushed Albert Einstein Into Politics
Albert Einstein is synonymous with scientific insight and genius, but the physicist also had deeply held personal beliefs regarding the futility of war. -
The Complicated Relationship Of Ezra Pound And Ernest Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway and Ezra Pound were to literary giants, and they were actually close friends. This is the complicated relationship of Hemingway and Pound. -
Mushrooms Can Form Words And Sentences In A Bizarre Way
Plants and trees are often said to have their own speech, but mushrooms can also communicate with each other, forming words and sentences of their own. -
How A Kidnapped Baby Solved Her Own Abduction Two Decades Later
The first few signs of pregnancy developed rather expectantly for Joy White and Carl Tyson in 1987. But what happened afterward is a harrowing tale. -
The Unusual Way Plants Communicate With Each Other
We all know that plants are living things, but it may come as a surprise that plants can actually communicate with each other in pretty unusual ways. -
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What We Know About Charles Darwin's Mental Health
Charles Darwin is the father of the Theory of Evolution, and one of the world's most famous scientific minds. But he also struggled with his mental health. -
How Charles Darwin Could Help Shape The Future Of Mars
Naturalist Charles Darwin, who is behind the theory of natural selection, came up with many of his evolutionary ideas on a trip to the Galapagos Islands. -
A Successful Eye Transplant Has Never Been Performed. Here's Why
All manner of human body parts are subject to transplantation, from hearts to livers, hands to faces. One item has so far defied success: the eye. -
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The Secret History Of London's Lost Rivers
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With so many mass shootings in the U.S., scientists have been studying what causes them and how best to prevent them. One finding is particularly disturbing.
