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There Might Have Been a Second “Big Bang”
Some scientists propose a “Dark Big Bang,” a separate event following the Big Bang, which created dark matter…
Measuring the Size of the Milky Way Galaxy
Determining the Milky Way’s size is challenging because we’re inside it. Estimates have varied greatly, from 100,000 to…
Is it a small T-rex cousin, or is it just a baby T-rex?
Found in Montana’s Hell Creek formation, the Cleveland skull was originally classified as Gorgosaurus but later proposed as…
What’s So Bad About Asbestos?
The United States’ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has banned chrysotile asbestos in the US as of March 2024,…
The Elements In Your Body
Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and sulfur are the primary elements essential for life, forming the basis of…
One of Our Ancient Human Behaviors Is Stopping Us From Leaving Parking Lots
Researchers discovered that people take longer to leave a parking spot when someone else is waiting due to…
Can COVID Lead to Cancer?
Viruses can increase cancer risk but do not directly cause it. Around 10% of cancers are caused by…
Four out of five autoimmune disease diagnoses are handed to women. What gives?
Research indicates that around 80% of patients diagnosed with autoimmune diseases are women. Historically, women’s healthcare needs have…
We Thought We Knew Everything About Speciation—Then These Three Showed Up
The text discusses the scientific mystery surrounding Beardtongue flowers, which are part of the Penstemon genus. These flowers,…
What Is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
ASD affects a wide range of individuals in different ways, from communication and social interaction to repetitive behaviors.…