Transylvania Was The Home Of Dracula And Also A Unique Reptile
Transylvania is a beautiful part of the world. It was the home of the inspiration for Dracula, and also, as recently discovered, a unique reptile.
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Human Hair Is A New Renewable Resource
Want to save the world? Get a haircut. No, seriously: Human hair can help save the environment, fight global warming, and clean up our oceans.
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The Strange Reason Female Ferrets Die If They Don't Mate
"Ferret" isn't usually used as a compliment regarding human beings, but there are those who enjoy keeping them as pets, with an eye to ferrets' special needs.
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The Size Of These Countries Will Make You Rethink How You See The Moon
It's difficult to grasp the moon's size. Compared to certain countries right here on Earth, it may actually be smaller than you might think.
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Humans Actually Glow. Here's Why You Can't See It.
Humans do, in fact, glow. The only way it can be seen is through highly sensitive cameras, in pitch-black darkness, during certain times of day.
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Meet The Formosan Clouded Leopard: The Animal That Was Once Believed Extinct
The Formosan clouded leopard, especially unique for its tree-climbing abilities, was once believed to be extinct. Here's what caused researchers to reevaluate.
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Why Einstein's Theory Of Gravity Is Under Scrutiny Following A New Study
Albert Einstein was a genius for the ages, an intellect against which so much has been measured in the years since. But even Einstein bears scrutiny.
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Mount Everest's Strangest Artifacts And Objects
As the air gets thinner and the heavens loom ever closer, things can get strange atop Mt. Everest.
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The Craziest Animal Escape Stories
Humans lock animals up, and then the animals escape. It's a tale as old as time. Here are the craziest animal escape stories.
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Detonating A Nuclear Weapon In Space Is A Terrible Idea. Here's Why
The science behind nuclear weapons is terrifying and fascinating. Here's a look at what happens when a nuke is detonated in space.
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Lunar Volcanoes Are Far More Active Than Expected
Thanks to NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and China's Chang'e-5 rover, we know for certain that our assumptions about lunar volcanism have been wrong.
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Even Rarer Than A Blue Lobster Is This One That's Named After A Sweet Treat
Sure, the restaurant chain is named Red Lobster, and somebody who's sunburned is sometimes said to be red as a lobster -- but not all lobsters are red.
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Elon Musk Claims Human Trials For Neuralink Could Happen Much Sooner Than You Realize
Neuralink, which was founded by Musk and seven other co-founders in 2016, is aiming to create a chip that can be placed inside people's brains.
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Elon Musk Makes Drastic Promise About Neuralink When It's Available
Elon Musk makes a drastic promise about how far he will go with his Neuralink enterprise when it's available.
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What Is The Buck Moon?
The moon might be just one celestial object, but it goes by many names depending on its appearance and the season. Here's what a "buck moon" is.
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Finland's Revolutionary Take On Renewable Energy, The Sand Battery
Finland is revolutionizing renewable energy with its own take on more sustainable energy, with the sand battery. Here's how the sand battery works.
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A Clam Believed To Be Extinct For 40,000 Years Baffles Scientists With Its Reemergence
A clam that was thought to be extinct for 40,000 years has recently reemerged, and baffled scientists. Here's how the clam was rediscovered.
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Humans Cooked Their Food Earlier Than Previously Thought
The study of human origins continues to expand as researchers in various fields of endeavor uncover new evidence of actions and activities previously unknown.
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If You Feel Like Your Cat Doesn't Listen To You, A Study May Prove That You're Right
Dogs are often regarded as emotionally transparent -- what you see is what you get, for good or ill -- while cats are seen as more mysterious, less responsive.
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Chimpanzees May Have Their Own Version Of Show And Tell
Part of the fascination of the study of animal behavior -- animals other than humans, anyway -- is that research continues to discover common traits.
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The Scientific Reason Teeth Are The Only Part Of The Body That Can't Heal Themselves
Sometimes we need medication or other interventions to heal, but much of the human body can repair itself, given time -- with a prominent exception.
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Valentina Tereshkova, The First Woman In Space, Wanted Vladimir Putin In Power Until 2036
Valentina Tereshkova, a Russian woman who was the first woman in space, is controversially a Putin supporter who wants him to remain in power until 2036.
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What Is A Haboob?
Similar to when we learned new weather terminology like Nor'easter, bomb cyclone, El Niño, and La Niña, there's a new term to watch for to end 2022: haboob.
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The Universe Is Made Up Of Much More Dark Matter Than You Might Think
The universe remains a mysterious place, but constant scientific research and analysis is slowly unveiling the intricacies of space near and far.
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What Would Happen If Ticks Disappeared From The Planet?
If you've ever pulled a tick off of you after a long day of exploring the great outdoors, you've probably yelled, "What are you even good for!?"
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Richard Branson And Elon Musk's Friendship Explained
Besides having massive amounts of money, Richard Branson and Elon Musk are apparently friends who are both known for their respective space endeavors.
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Mind Control Parasites Are Changing Wolves More Than We Realized
A gray wolf pack leader infected with a mind-control parasite — that may sound like the plot of a sci-fi film, but it's not that uncommon.
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