These plants have a surprising talent for maths
Carnivorous plants, including the Pitcher Plant and the Sundew plant, are endlessly fascinating in their own right.
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As the COVID-19 crisis worsens, the world also faces a global misinformation pandemic. Conspiracy theories that behave like viruses themselves are spreading just as rapidly online as SARS-CoV-2 does offline.
Hot water will turn into ice faster than cold water
An observation conducted in which a liquid (typically water) that is initially hot can freeze faster than the other liquid which is cold under similar conditions.
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Is the Tongue the Strongest Muscle in the Human Body?
The claim that the tongue is the strongest muscle in the body is a myth. While the tongue is incredibly strong and versatile due to …
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This Fungus Turns Ants Into Zombies
To find the world’s most sinister examples of mind control, don’t look to science fiction. Instead, go to a tropical country like Brazil…
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Firefox mushrooms, Brazil
You may have heard of phosphorescent algae and fireflies, but the firefox mushroom takes bio-illumination to another level.
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Humbug icebergs, Antarctica
These stripey ‘humbug’ icebergs look akin to nature’s version of Mark Rothko’s stripy paintings, with their clear blue, green and brown banding.
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Moeraki boulders, New Zealand
The Māori believe them to be eel baskets, others say they are hooligan’s gallstones or the bowling balls of giants.
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