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The Biggest Impact Structure On Earth
The Vredefort impact in South Africa, caused by a massive 25 km-wide asteroid, is the largest known impact…
The “Doorway To the Underworld”
Batagay Crater, or the “Doorway to the Underworld,” is a massive Siberian mega slump that has been expanding…
Have the Secrets of the Pyramids Finally Been Revealed?
Researchers using radar satellites uncovered evidence of a now-dried branch of the Nile, called the Ahramat branch, that…
What Would You Do If You Could Remember Your Entire Life?
Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory (HSAM) is a rare condition in which individuals can recall detailed personal past events…
Finding Leech DNA In Unexpected Places
Leeches, known for their blood-sucking behavior, can help scientists track endangered wildlife by analyzing the DNA of animals…
Is There a Link Between Pregnancy and Cancer?
After childbirth, an individual’s breast cancer risk can both increase and decrease. Initially, the risk rises due to…
The Story of Azurite
Azurite, a naturally occurring copper carbonate mineral, has been a blue pigment for thousands of years, particularly in…
We’re Paying Europa a VIsit
NASA’s Europa Clipper, launching in October 2024, will embark on a five-and-a-half-year journey to explore Jupiter’s moon Europa.…
Snakes Live Rent-Free In Our Heads
The hypothesis suggests that humans and other primates quickly evolved to recognize snakes as a survival mechanism. This…
We Waste Gold. Regularly.
In 2022, humanity threw away an estimated 270,000 kilograms of gold, worth $15 billion, primarily through discarded electronics.…