Biology
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Is Memory Possible in Plants?
Memory is one of the most extraordinary and mysterious features of the human brain. It allows us to learn, gain…
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Tiny Creatures in Pursuit of Immortality: Tardigrades
Imagine a creature that manages to survive in conditions no other living thing could possibly endure: scorching heat, crushing pressure,…
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Bats and Vampires: A Journey from Myth to Reality
A shadow that emerges when darkness falls, flying with the silent beat of wings… These mysterious mammals, synonymous with the…
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Why Do Paper Cuts Hurt So Much?
Maybe you just wanted to turn the page of a novel you love, or you reached for a scrap of…
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Why Do Cats’ Eyes Glow in the Dark?
It’s the middle of the night, you’re hungry, and you’ve snuck into the kitchen for a midnight snack… When suddenly,…
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Treatment or Belief? The Secrets of the Placebo Effect
Most of us have heard of classical conditioning. Or, to make it even simpler, let’s just say "Pavlov’s dog." It’s…
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Space Dogs: Belka and Strelka
Following the fall of the Nazis in World War II, the Soviet Union and the United States locked themselves into…
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When Hungry, He Is Not Himself: The Bear
Picture an animal that stands eight feet tall, weighs over a thousand pounds, and is equipped with powerful claws and…
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The Desert’s Loyal Minions: Meerkats
These adorable creatures, scientifically known as Suricata suricatta and commonly called meerkats, are the most loyal and hardworking residents of…
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The Big Story of Tiny Creatures: Ants
Don't be fooled by their size; never underestimate this tiny community, one of the most fascinating, populous, and ancient societies…
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