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In the early 2000s, researchers explained why woodpeckers don't get head injuries despite striking trees at 15 mphWoodpeckers possess unique physical traits that shield their brains and eyes from forceful impacts. Dense neck muscles contract before stri...- In 1993, Russia unfolded a 20-meter mirror in orbit and swept a five-kilometer patch of artificial moonlight across EuropeRussia's ambitious Znamya project aimed to channel sunlight to Earth via mirrors in orbit. In a remarkable demonstration in 1993, the Znamy...
- Psychology says people who swear a lot may have more going on than just a foul mouthPsychology says people who swear frequently may be using strong language to express their emotions, manage stress, fit into their social en...
- Raccoon Jimothy goes viral: Meet the oddly shaped viral Seattle raccoon with a spine deformity who has captured millions of hearts and become the internet's newest wildlife sensationRaccoon Jimothy: A Seattle raccoon named Jimothy became an internet sensation after a short video surfaced online. His unusual appearance, ...
- Life’s Work: An Interview with Jimmy WalesThe founder of Wikipedia explains why he left finance to start the nonprofit, the importance of crafting your career around your interests,...
- Melting icebergs are dropping rocks onto the Arctic seafloor, and those stones are turning into deep-sea homes for marine life as climate change quietly redraws where life can liveMelting icebergs in the Arctic are delivering rocks to the seafloor. These rocks are becoming new homes for corals and sponges. This discov...
- Ancient squirrels ate meat like 'zombies,' and the proof is in the poopFrozen ancient squirrel feces from Canada's Yukon have revealed a lost Ice Age world. These coprolites, dating back up to 700,000 years, co...
- In 1967, an archaeologist’s spade bit into volcanic ash on Santorini, and Akrotiri emerged like a Bronze Age time capsuleAn extraordinary archaeological discovery in Akrotiri, Santorini, has unveiled a hidden prehistoric metropolis. Entombed under layers of vo...
- In 1963, a Turkish homeowner knocked through a wall and accidentally uncovered an underground city that was built for survivalIn 1963, while renovating a modest home in Derinkuyu, Turkey, a homeowner stumbled upon a remarkable entrance to a sprawling underground ci...
- Green anacondas are the world’s heaviest snakes: Here’s how wetlands, ambush hunting, and biology shape their enormous sizeIn the realm of reptiles, the green anaconda reigns as the heavyweight champion among snakes, flourishing in the vibrant wetlands of South ...
- Why macaques and humans start copying each other in shared spacesHumans and macaques are developing shared social behaviors. These monkeys learn from people in unexpected ways. Scientists observe mutual b...
- The Colosseum was more than a gladiator arena: its underground system powered one of Rome’s greatest spectaclesThe Colosseum was more than just a gladiator arena. Its hidden underground system, the hypogeum, was a marvel of Roman engineering. This co...
- Before dinosaurs, earth had a giant millipede longer than a car: and it was the largest arthropod ever foundArthropleura, a colossal arthropod from the Carboniferous and early Permian periods, has been definitively linked to millipedes through new...
- Why 30,000+ Snakes Gather in One Place Every SpringEvery spring, thousands of red-sided garter snakes emerge at Narcisse Snake Dens in Manitoba. This annual event is for reproduction, not mi...
- 9 animals that can regrow their body partsSome animals are true masters of regeneration. From lizards to sea creatures, these 10 fascinating animals that can regrow lost body parts,...
- 8 Animals With Avengers-Life Superpowers: Sonic Blast To Super Punch8 Animals With Avengers-Life Superpowers: Sonic Blast To Super Punch
- Lensa AI: The app that "takes your photos to the next level"You upload your selfies (or whichever images you want to use) on the app and they are converted into anime-like images or something that lo...
- 32 seasons & counting: 'Simpsons' showrunner quashes rumours, says sitcom is not coming to an endThe show's 32nd season will be rolled out next year.
- It is time for goodbye? 'The Simpsons' composer Danny Elfman has heard show is 'in its last year'Elfman said when he wrote the opening theme, he thought the show would get cancelled after 3 episodes.
- Love running? Here's why you must participate in the big 5 sprints at Entabeni Game ReserveThe scenery across the route is beautiful and thrilling, challenging and inspiring — all at once.
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