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Okay this title is a reach, but it was too good to not use. Turns out coastal critters are hitching rides around the world on
Okay this title is a reach, but it was too good to not use. Turns out coastal critters are hitching rides around the world on
Welcome to the wonderful “ology” created when bored and curious scientists were trapped in their apartments by the pandemic. It’s Oreology! Is the creamy filling
We’re circling back to the African Giant Pouched Rat! Turns out, in addition to being super great at detecting land mines, these rats also have
Amy protecting all those precious brain wrinkles (special appearance by her husband, Chris). Turns out more isn’t always better– for optimal brain function, at least
Amy asked for zombies. Next to Cordyceps (and the Last of Us), Toxoplasma gondii comes pretty close to taking over mammal brains. A 2022 study
While there are lots of other animals that feel wetness; buckle up, friends, humans can’t. When you spill a glass of water on yourself, you
Some Anoles have the most awesome “in case of emergency” trick! Anoles living near bodies of water can jump in, sink to the bottom, and
We LOVE the delightful and sometimes confounding process of scientific discovery. What makes science even better is when kids get to ask big questions and
Who knew that attempts to discover ways for humans to regrow organs or limbs might send a group of scientists in the direction of trying
Turns out the old school calculation for dogs aging seven years to every one of our human years isn’t quite accurate. There are better ways