Uranus And Neptune's Deepest Oceans Make Earth's Look Like Puddles
Earth's oceans are mysterious, largely unexplored places, but the enormous oceans of Neptune and Uranus have them beat. Here's what scientists know about them.
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California Holds A Grim Record For Animal Species In The United States
California is a beautiful state with no shortage of diverse plant and animal species. Unfortunately, the fates facing those species aren't always the brightest.
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The Invasive Species California Is Battling That's An Immediate Threat
Invasive species are causing problems all around the United States, and California is no exception. This species in particular has really wreaked havoc.
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There Are Creatures On Your Face Right Now And You Never Realized It
Microscopes have allowed us to discover a world humans can't directly see. But that's also led to the realization that these creatures are always on your face.
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The Most Dangerous Animal In A Zoo Isn't A Lion
When you think of dangerous animals kept in a zoo, lions or tigers might come to mind. But by the numbers, the most truly dangerous animal is a surprising one.
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5 Invasive Species That Are Destroying Illinois
Invasive species are a nationwide problem, destroying ecosystems and crowding out native plants and animals. Here are the ones specifically plaguing Illinois.
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5 Birds That Are Actually Poisonous
When it comes to poisonous animals, birds probably aren't the first to come to mind. But there are actually a number of uniquely toxic birds.
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The South Korean Technology That's Reinventing The Wheel
Typically, everyone is led to believe that there's no point in trying to reinvent the wheel, but some new ideas might have just proven that old saying wrong.
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These Robots Were Built To Replace Humans (But Still Have To Work An 8-Hour Shift)
The fear of robots taking over human jobs isn't a new one, and not only that, but it's a reality that's a whole lot closer than you might think
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The 305-Meter Telescope Made Famous By James Bond That Collapsed In Real Life
The dramatic finale of "Goldeneye" saw James Bond fighting over a giant radio dish, and in 2020 that real-life 305-meter telescope collapsed after 57 years.
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A Quantum Computer Broke RSA Encryption, But It's Not Time To Panic Yet
In 2024, a research team claimed to have used a quantum computer to break a core part of internet security, RSA encryption, but it's not time to panic just yet.
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Here's What Happened When Physicists Simulated A Black Hole In A Lab
Black holes are as dangerous as they are distant, so scientists set out to simulate one in a lab. What happened next would make Steven Hawking smile.
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Study Finds That Nightmares May Predict A Real-Life Illness
No one is really a fan of nightmares, and for good reason. But research has found that those nightmares might also indicate something rather serious.
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One Major Problem With Time Travel May Not Be An Issue After All
The idea of time-travel paradoxes has been explored in science and the popular imagination alike, but some researchers think that problem might not be an issue.
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The Largest Prehistoric Arthropod Is Pure Nightmare Fuel
Prehistoric times had no shortage of pretty scary creatures, but you need to look no further than this huge arthopod to find something truly terrifying.
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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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