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The Impossible Gene
Genetic research reveals a “rescue” gene in fruit flies that allows cross-species offspring to survive but results in sterility or weakened health. …
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The Jellyfish with a Broad Reach
Unlike most jellyfish, the velella has an asymmetrical body with a uniquely angled S-shaped sail that allows it to “sail” up to 60° off the wind dire…
9 months, 1 week ago
The Spider and the Fly
In a surprising symbiotic relationship, a tiny fly lives on the back of the golden web spider, drinking from its prey’s liquefied meal without harm.…
9 months, 1 week ago
Thomas Jefferson and the Creator
Thomas Jefferson was a remarkably accomplished polymath who mastered multiple languages and made significant contributions across many fields, inclu…
9 months, 1 week ago
Has the Big Bang Gone Bust?
Astronomical observations challenge key aspects of the Big Bang theory. The proposed solution of "cold dark matter" has been increasingly rejected e…
9 months, 1 week ago
Designed Language
Human language depends on unique anatomical features like vocal cords and specialized brain structure. The ability to learn language early in life a…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Your Multi-Purpose Nose
The nose is a multifunctional organ connected to the brain’s limbic system, influencing emotions and memories through scent. It also filters harmful…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Inchworm Games
A yellow crab spider waiting invisibly on a yellow flower was completely outsmarted by an inchworm camouflaged with flower petals. Despite the spide…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Smart Squirrels
Red squirrels in Maine have been observed carefully tapping sugar maple trees to access sap, timing their activity to the best weather for sap flow.…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Heated Moths
Some moth species in North America can generate enough body heat to remain active in freezing temperatures, despite their small size and limited ene…
9 months, 2 weeks ago