We Finally Know What A Meteorite Sounds Like When It Hits The Earth
For all that's known about meteorites, there's relatively little footage of them hitting Earth. Which makes this particular recording something quite special.
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4 Insects That Have A Symbiotic Relationship With Ants
Symbiotic relationships between species are both common and incredible, including those between ants and these four insects, as well as one honorable mention.
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4 Insects That Can Actually Eat Plastic
Effective solutions to the vast amounts of plastic waste we produce are still being sought, and four innocuous insects that can eat plastic might play a part.
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The Secret To Fighting Invasive Buckthorn Is Native Minnesota Plants
Thanks to its hardy nature, buckthorn can rapidly invade environments, but researchers think that Minnesota's native plants could be the secret to fighting it.
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There's A Good Reason Why You Shouldn't Kill The Spiders In Your House
It's perfectly understandable if you're not a fan of finding spiders in your home, but there's a good reason why you might want to reconsider that stance.
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The Tiny Marine Creature That Became Tennessee's State Fossil
In 1998, Tennessee decided to award a tiny marine creature, which lived in warm, ancient seas millions of years ago, the title of official state fossil.
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Hawaii Has The Largest Reflector Telescope In The US But It's Not Run By Who You Think
Giant ground-based reflector telescopes do much of astronomy's heavy lifting, although the U.S.'s largest in Hawaii is not run by who you might think.
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The Hawaiian Volcano That's Barely Stopped Erupting Since 1983
Hawaii is famous for its volcanoes, drawing visitors from all over the globe to witness their majesty, and one Hawaiian volcano has been erupting since 1983.
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The Only Animal That Can't Get Drunk May Surprise You
Everyone knows something about getting a little tipsy off a drink or two. Many animals even feel a buzz from fermented fruits, but this animal can't relate.
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If You Thought Your Brain Was The Only Place To Store Memories, You'd Be Dead Wrong
Memory has long been thought of as a function of just the brain, but recent research has indicated that the brain might not actually be unique in that regard.
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Foods Astronauts Are Banned From Eating On The ISS
The state in space makes it difficult or dangerous for certain foods to be brought and consumed there, so they are banned. Here are the details as to why.
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5 Times NASA Broke Records In 2024
Breaking records is always a momentous achievement, and NASA managed that quite a few times in 2024. Here are some of the most impressive records they broke.
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The Bird Taller Than A Basketball Player That's Pure Nightmare Fuel
A fossil that was unearthed in South America has recently been identified, and it’s a bird that could put fear into almost any living creature.
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The Only Two Frogs That Are Considered Venomous
Whether an animal is poisonous or venomous is often a confusing question, and that's especially true with these two frogs, owing to their unique adaptations
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What Auroras Look Like On Other Planets In Our Solar System
Auroras are beautiful phenomena on Earth, but they aren't specific to this planet. In fact, they appear on many other planets, and they're equally spectacular.
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The Different Types Of Northern Lights Explained
The northern lights are quite the beautiful and fascinating natural phenomenon, but did you know that there's a reason they look the way they do?
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The Unassuming New Mexico Lake That's Actually A Death Trap
Diving has quite a bit of allure for thrill seekers, and this lake in New Mexico is especially appealing for that. But it also has quite a dark history.
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The Milky Way Is Colliding With Another Galaxy. Here's What You Should Know
The Milky Way seems to be currently colliding with one of its galactic neighbors, and that discovery might change how we think of space on the whole.
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The Predators That Consumed Over 10 Million Fish In Mere Hours
There's a lot going on in the ocean that's still unexplained, including the exact mechanisms behind this predation event that involved millions of fish.
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Alarming Climate Data Found While Studying Tropical Forests
Tropical rainforests are hotspots for biodiversity and the home to tons of different species. But climate change might prove to be a huge threat to that.
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Don't Believe This Myth About The Spot Where The Atlantic And Pacific Ocean Meet
You've probably seen the viral video that claims to depict the meeting of two oceans. It's fascinating, but there's more to that video than you might think.
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If Earth Stopped Spinning, Here's What Would Happen (And It's Terrifying)
The rotation of the Earth plays no small part in life as we know it. So if the planet were to stop spinning, then the results would be devastating
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The Alarming Reason Researchers Are Seeing Green Beneath The Arctic Ice
The image of the Arctic typically doesn't involve much green, so when researchers found green patches beneath the ice, they had good reason to be concerned.
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How To Increase Your Chances Of Seeing A Shooting Star
Shooting stars have long inspired wonder in people, but just how hard is it to catch sight of them? There are a few tricks you can use to up your chances.
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The Inventor Of Aerosol Spray Destroyed The Ozone Layer. Here's How We Fixed It
Aerosol spray cans may not seem all too dangerous, but they've actually wreaked havoc. So badly, in fact, that the world at large couldn't help but take notice.
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Why The Discovery Of 'Dark Oxygen' Is So Important
Oxygen production on Earth has long been attributed to sunlight-driven photosynthesis. But in the dark ocean depths lies a potential source of "dark oxygen."
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