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The insane biology of the Dune sandworm.
After my daughter told me there wasn’t a worm big enough to eat me, we found this. Part science part fan fiction! ~ learn more
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The tallest hedge in the world is in Scotland.
“Recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the highest hedge in the world, the Meikleour Beech Hedge was planted in 1745 and is one third of a mile long (530 m) and 100 ft (30 m) high.” ~ learn […]
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The citation black market.
In a scientific community where more citations mean more prestige and more opportunities, you should not be surprised to learn there’s a market for citations. ~ learn more
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A detailed guide to corrugated board grades.
“Find out more about the key component of your corrugated packaging – and how it influences everything from packaging costs to performance.” ~ learn more
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Gelatinous balls in Minnesota lakes and rivers.
“What folks are likely seeing are colonies of bryozoans, says DNR aquatic invertebrate biologist Gary Montz. These microscopic animals, sometimes referred to as moss animals, make jellylike tubes and attach themselves to sticks, rocks, and other submerged objects. They connect […]
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Did you know SodaStream bottles expire?
It’s because they’re not just bottles, they are also pressure vessels. I tried to put our old SodaStream back into service this week only to discover that the bottles expired almost a decade ago and no longer work right. ~ […]
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California woman catches mail thief with an Apple AirTag.
She was sick of her mail being stolen, so she shipped herself a package with tracking device and waited to see where it ended up. Then the called the cops. Color me surprised that the cops actually did something about […]
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Pacific bluefin tuna rebound to new highs.
“The recovery of Pacific bluefin tuna has achieved a major milestone—the species exceeded international targets a decade ahead of schedule.” ~ learn more
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The Cuban internet comes on a weekly hard drive.
“El Paquete Semana. The weekly packet. A one-terabyte hard-drive loaded with a week’s worth of American movies, shows, music, magazines, and even smartphone apps.” ~ learn more
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African dust feeds South American rainforest.
“The Sahara Desert is a near-uninterrupted brown band of sand and scrub across the northern third of Africa. The Amazon rain forest is a dense green mass of humid jungle that covers northeast South America. But after strong winds sweep […]