The Texas Cave That Houses The Largest Bat Colony In The World
Bat colonies can reach truly enormous sizes, some with millions of bats pouring out to feed each night, and one cave in Texas has the largest of them all.
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The Disturbing Fate Of Anyone Who Falls Into A Black Hole
Black holes have long occupied our imaginations, and our current scientific understanding allows us to predict the disturbing fate of anyone who might fall in.
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Top 5 Strangest Sounds Ever Captured In The Ocean
The vast depths of the ocean contain a multitude of mysteries. When scientists have gone for a listen, they've captured some of the strangest ever sounds.
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The Chilling Threat Google's Gemini AI Reportedly Told A Student
There are plenty of questions out there about the potential dangers of AI. This story involving Google's Gemini AI certainly doesn't help matters, though.
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The Quantum Cat Experiment That Broke An Incredible Record
A quantum cat might sound like something out of science fiction, but it's actually quite real. And this experiment managed to push the concept to new heights.
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Top 5 Most Dangerous Species In Florida
The U.S. is home to a fair few scary species, and Florida is home to quite a number of them. Here are five of the most dangerous animals that reside there.
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5 Invasive Species That Are Wreaking Havoc In Indiana
Invasive species have the capability of heavily damaging the ecosystems they find themselves in. That's true all across the U.S., and Indiana is no exception.
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The Invasive Species That's Destroying The Florida Everglades
Invasive species can often cause major problems for the ecosystems around them, and that's proven very true of this species that's made its home in Florida.
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Meet The Most Indestructible Organism Ever Discovered
While there are some animals known for being especially hardy, they all have their limits. But this creature's limits have rendered it nearly indestructible.
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The Invasive Species That's Destroying Texas
When it comes to invasive species, you'd likely picture malevolent bugs or plants. But this invasive species that's been terrorizing Texas might be a surprise.
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How To Tell The Difference Between Lab-Grown Diamonds And Natural Diamonds
Diamonds have been a highly coveted gem, and lab-grown varieties have made the stone more affordable. But can you tell when a diamond is synthetic or natural?
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These Personality Traits Correlate With Higher Intelligence
The definition of intelligence is tricky to nail down, but researchers have found something interesting: a correlation between intellect and specific traits.
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The Chilling Concern Elon Musk Had About Google's Deepmind AI
With the growing prevalence of AI, there are more worries about what the future may look like. As it turns out, Elon Musk has had some concerns of his own.
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Astronomy Vs. Astrology Explained: Two Disciplines A Universe Apart
Both astronomy and astrology were born of human fascination with the stars. Despite their common origins, however, the two fields have very little in common.
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How Science Plans To Bring The Tasmanian Tiger Back From Extinction
When it comes to the Tasmanian tiger, human influence can be blamed for its extinction. But science might have a way to someday reverse that fate.
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How Google Could Make It Easier To Identify AI Text
Advancing AI technology has led to no shortage of fear. Fortunately, there might soon be a way to determine whether an AI is behind any given bit of text.
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Can Fish Drown Or Suffocate?
Fish need oxygen just as much as we do, yet thrive underwater. But fish can still suffocate when submerged, but does this also mean they can drown?
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Here's When Flashlights Were Invented And What Inspired Their Name
Flashlights have come a long way from their late-1800s origins. The simple yet effective portable device also got its name thanks to its primitive design.
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Do Air Purifiers Reduce Bad Odors? Here's What You Should Know
Air purifiers are increasingly popular home purchases. While they are excellent for removing small particles, whether they remove bad odors is complicated.
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Telltale Signs That Someone Has A Machiavellian Personality
If you have ever wondered what it really means to have a Machiavellian personality or how to spot one, researchers have pinned down a few telltale signs.
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The One Word Researchers Agree Makes You More Persuasive
Being persuasive doesn't come naturally for many people, yet some scientists agree that a simple word swap can get your ideas across more effectively.
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The Real-Life Tomb Discovered Under An Indiana Jones Filming Location
Indiana Jones is the iconic archaeologist of film history, but in a strange turn, fictional archaeology has collided with real archaeology. Here's that story.
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