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Scientists have observed the interesting way in which chimpanzees interact with each other and use tools for quite some time. Recently, they discovered chimpanzees in West Africa exhibiting a usual behavior that they haven’t seen anywhere else: The chimps are collecting rocks in trees. For what reason, however, the researchers still don’t know. Scientists Have […]
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In Missouri, it’s not unusual to experience intermittent rolls of thunder and flashes of lightning, especially as May approaches. The region had recently been subjected to severe storms and flooding. Thus, when Springfield farmer Jared Blackwelder and his spouse, Misty, heard some loud crashes on a Saturday morning after tending to the dairy cows, they […]
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As you navigate the highways and byways of your daily commute, you may have encountered an intriguing sight: black cables stretched across the road, almost like stealthy sentinels of the pavement. But what exactly are these enigmatic tubes, and what role do they play in our transportation infrastructure? The answer lies in the realm of […]
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Imagine if we could harness the movements of the ocean’s currents into an unlimited supply of energy for entire countries. In Japan, they no longer have to imagine it – they are attempting to make it a reality. They are soon going to be placing a massive turbine into the ocean that they say will […]
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Have you ever heard of the overview effect? This refers to the perspective that astronauts experience when looking at the Earth from outer space. The effect is powerful. Astronauts say that the unique viewpoint of our planet changes your perspective on our planet and its problems. This is what they have to say. The Overview […]
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There is very little known about the history of water dowsing. Some speculate that it can be a useful method, while most scientists would wholeheartedly disagree. The method has been used worldwide, from Australia to India to Europe, and is thought to have originated some 8,000 years ago. Lastly, it has been thought to serve […]
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Typically we agree that many of the things that make up planet Earth, such as bacteria, fungi, plant life, and animals on both land and sea are alive. What if, however, the planet itself was alive? Not only that, but if it was its own intelligent being. These astrobiologists say that this planetary intelligence might […]
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The Y chromosome is one of the two sex chromosomes found in certain mammals, including humans. Every person has one pair of sex chromosomes in the DNA of every cell. The Y chromosome appears in males, who have one Y and one X chromosome. Meanwhile, females have two X chromosomes.[1] The presence of the Y […]
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People who’ve survived near-death experiences often use the phrase “my life flashed before my eyes,” and a new study indicates that “life reviews” may not just be a figure of speech. For the first time in history, scientists recorded the activity of a brain as the person died. And it showed brain wave patterns that […]
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The diversity you find in nature is absolutely incredible. There are so many different plants and animals with specific evolutionary traits, that just when you think you’ve seen it all, you’re confronted by something new, interesting, and at times dumbfounding in nature. Animals can range from being one color or color pattern across their species […]
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In 2016, Wildlife photographer Lewis Kemper, aged 62, was heading a photography expedition in Lake Clark National Park in Alaska. The group stumbled upon the bear family where there were two bear cubs. Some wonderful photos ensued. The heartwarming photographs show the two young bear cubs standing next to each other. The smaller one had […]
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What may seem like a nightmare to many of us apparently is not all that out-of-the-norm or scary to Australians. A family was enjoying an evening picnic on Christmas Island, Australia, when dozens of giant coconut crabs showed up at the party. These photos will leave you in shock – and maybe not never want […]
