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Make your request in person, not over email
What's the psychological difference between getting a request in person versus over a message?
3 years, 2 months ago
Best in mold: Japan's national fungus
Aspergillus oryzae, or “koji,” received its important status because it lies at the heart of Japanese cuisine.
3 years, 2 months ago
The death-defying ginkgo
Ginkgo trees are very eye-catching during the fall, but they're special for another reason as well.
3 years, 2 months ago
These strange bunnies eat strange fruit
The unique Amami rabbit has an even more unique favorite snack: Balanophora yuwanensis.
3 years, 2 months ago
The black hole at our galaxy's center
Learn more about the Milky Way's center, the supermassive black hole known as Sagittarius A-star.
3 years, 2 months ago
Feeling the waves even on shore
Sometimes, after taking a long trip in a vehicle—like a plane or boat—you might feel unsteady on stable ground.
3 years, 2 months ago
The lost underwater "city" off Zakynthos
Near the Greek island of Zakynthos is an underwater rock formation, once thought to be remnants of a forgotten civilization.
3 years, 2 months ago
Why do wind turbines have three blades?
If you've ever driven by a wind farm, you may have noticed that the turbines most likely have three blades. Not two, not five, but three.
3 years, 2 months ago
What a view! Researching the "wow" factor
Scientists have long known that seeing landscapes with blue skies and fair weather can brighten our mood. But what about fleeting features like rainb…
3 years, 2 months ago
The one-time beauty of monocarpic plants
Monocarpic plants flower only once, but they make the most of it. What makes them so spectacular?
3 years, 2 months ago