The Way Spiders See Is Super Complicated
Despite their eight eyes, most spiders have terrible vision, but there are a few that have shockingly capable vision which they use for hunting.
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Why Colors Change The Deeper You Swim In Water
If you've been in the ocean, you may have noticed that red objects tend to lose their color under water, and there's a good reason for that.
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Why Do Birds Fly Into Windows?
One of the most heartbreaking sounds a homeowner or renter can hear is the thump of a bird striking a window, but why does this even happen?
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What If Neanderthals Still Existed Today?
The Neanderthals, have been gone for about 40,000 years now, but we can at least imagine what life might be like if they were still here.
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The Great Lakes Don't Technically Have Tides Like The Ocean, Here's Why
The water levels in the the Great Lakes can fluctuate significantly over the course of a day, but none of those changes are driven by the tides.
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The Largest Eagle To Ever Exist Dwarfs The Bald Eagle In Every Way
Among the birds, the eagles are the most formidable and dangerous of the lot, but one extinct eagle puts all the others to shame.
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The Huge Florida City That's Sinking Into The Ocean
As icecaps around the world continue to melt, rising waters are encroaching on coastal cities around the world, putting Florida at high risk.
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The Sad Reason The Quagga Went Extinct
Before the 20th century, the South African plains were home to a unique species of zebra that was brutally hunted to extinction.
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How Much Can A Gorilla Really Lift?
It's no real surprise that gorillas are pretty strong animals, especially compared to humans. But looking at the numbers, exactly how strong are they?
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11 Strangest Organisms You Can Only See With A Microscope
While there are plenty of weird animals in nature, some of the strangest organisms can only be seen under a microscope. Here are a few of them.
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You'll Never Look At Butterflies The Same After Seeing Their Wings Under A Microscope
Some insects are downright scary when you get a close look at them, but that's not the case when you look at butterfly wings under a microscope.
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10 Most Extreme Environments Where Scientists Were Shocked To Discover Life
Certain places on Earth seem far too extreme to support life, but that assumption is far from true. Rather, life apparently has a habit of finding a way.
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What Really Caused This Prehistoric Nightmare Fish To Go Extinct
The Dunkleosteus is one of the most formidable fish to have ever swam in the seas, but its disappearance is something of a mystery.
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Why Is The Ocean Salty But Lakes Aren't?
Water is so ubiquitous that most people probably take it for granted, but have you ever wondered why the vast majority of it is salty?
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You'll Only Find The Rarest Species Of Wolf In North Carolina
There are many endangered animals in the world, but few are under threat quite like this once-common wolf species of which only a remnant remains.
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Every Way Stephen Hawking Predicted The World Ending
Stephen Hawking might be one of the most recognizable names in astrophysics, but he also had quite a few thoughts on how the world might end.
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What If Titanoboa Never Went Extinct?
The Titanoboa went extinct around 50 million years ago, but what might life be like now if this gargantuan beast still roamed the Amazon?
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Things People Get Wrong About Evolution
The Theory of Evolution has been around for over 150 years now, but there are probably some things about it that you don't understand.
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The Cookiecutter Shark Might Have A Cute Name, But The Reason For It Is Terrifying
Never judge a book by its cover nor a shark by its name, because what the cookiecutter shark is capable of is absolutely horrifying.
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10 Best Places To Look For Fossils In The United States
Fossil hunting is quite the fun hobby, and if you want to indulge that interest, there are some specific places that you might want to visit.
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The Pink Part Of Your Eye That's Actually Useless
Tucked away mostly unnoticed into the corner of your eye is small fold of membrane that serves practically no purpose whatsoever.
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10 Gross Adaptations Humans Evolved
The human body is an amazing thing, but there's no doubt that it's also capable of some pretty gross stuff. There's a reason for that, though.
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You Should Always Destroy The Eggs Of One Animal Species. Here's Why
When you see eggs out in the wild, your first instinct is likely to preserve them, but if you see these eggs, you should destroy them right away.
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Why A Massive California Lake Keeps Disappearing For Decades At A Time
When it comes to geography, it feels like some natural features should be permanent, that's why it's odd this lake keeps disappearing.
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If You Thought Buffalo And Bison Were The Same Thing, You'd Be Dead Wrong
Despite being pushed to the brink of extinction, the American buffalo is fundamental to the fabric of America, but it's not actually a buffalo.
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7 Invasive Species That Are Wreaking Havoc In Oregon
Oregon is lush with an abundance of natural wildlife, but that wildlife is under threat by a number of invasive species running loose in the state.
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Why Kansas Has So Many Tornadoes
From sunflowers to The Wizard of Oz, Kansas is known for many things, but one thing that isn't commonly known is why it has so many tornadoes.
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