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The Deadliest Mushrooms
Eating wild mushrooms can be dangerous because people may confuse toxic species with edible ones. Even mushrooms that…
The Oldest Permanent Human Settlement (So Far)
Karahan Tepe, an archaeological site in Southeastern Turkey, has revealed evidence of one of the oldest permanent human…
Smaller and Smaller Bikes
Inspired by a fun moment with his kids, the creator embarked on a mission to build the world’s…
The Green Sahara
In 2000, a team led by paleontologist Paul Sereno made a groundbreaking discovery in the Sahara Desert. They…
There Be Weird Sharks
Deep-sea sharks have adapted to extreme environments with features like large eyes for low light, bioluminescence for camouflage…
Do We Have Astronauts to Thank For Our Beds?
NASA’s innovations have led to various consumer products, including radiant barriers in homes, durable and flexible aerogels in…
A Supernova For the History Books
On February 23, 1987, the supernova SN1987A exploded in the Large Magellanic Cloud, visible to the naked eye…
Robots Don’t Need to Look Human
Unlike traditional metallic and humanoid robots, future robots might be soft and flexible and come in various shapes…
Lunar Timekeeping
With plans to send astronauts back to the Moon in a few years, scientists face the challenge of…
Finding a Lost Civilization With Baboons
Archaeologists have long been puzzled by the ancient Egyptian references to Punt, a land famed for its wealth…