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Evolution At Our Fingertips
In a fascinating demonstration of evolution, bacteria exposed to increasing concentrations of antibiotics develop resistance rapidly. Within 11…
The Largest Geode Is a Cave
Winemaker Gustav Heineman discovered the largest geode, filled with celestine crystals and measuring over 10 meters across, on…
How Big Was Megalodon?
Megalodon, a massive ancient shark, had a cartilaginous skeleton, making its exact size difficult to determine. Most size…
(Accidentally) Confirming Quantum Principles
In the 1920s, Otto Stern and Walther Gerlach conducted an experiment that accidentally confirmed the existence of quantum…
How Volcanoes (Sometimes) Spout Diamonds
Kimberlite formations are caused by explosive volcanic eruptions that bring diamonds to the surface from deep within the…
How the Megalodon Went Extinct (Yes, It’s Truly Extinct)
Megalodons reached lengths of up to 20 meters, three times longer than great white sharks, with teeth suggesting…
The Facts on Miscarriage
Approximately 23 million pregnancies worldwide end in miscarriage annually. Yet, it remains a taboo subject often shrouded in…
Does It Lay Eggs or Give Birth? Somehow, This Animal Does Both
Lizards and snakes provide valuable insights into reproductive evolution due to their varied reproductive strategies, offering parallels to…
Do These Animals Prefer Captivity?
Some animals, like fish and small mammals, exhibit trap-happy behavior, repeatedly getting caught in research traps intended to…
Does Your Body Change Color?
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