Imagine a fungus that can infect an ant, take control of its behavior, and ultimately kill it. This might sound like a science fiction story, but it is actually a real phenomenon that occurs in nature. The fungus in question is called Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, and it specifically infects and kills ants. The fungus infects the […]
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Unveiling the Science behind the Smell of Rain, Geosmin and Petrichor
Geosmin and Petrichor: The Fascinating Science Behind the Smell of Rain Have you ever noticed the distinct, earthy aroma that seems to linger in the air after a rainstorm? This is the result of a phenomenon known as geosmin, which is produced by certain types of bacteria that live in soil and other natural environments. […]
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Unearthing the Value of Woodlice in a Healthy Ecosystem
Oniscidae, also known as woodlice or roly-poly bugs, are a family of terrestrial crustaceans that belong to the order Isopoda. They are commonly found in damp environments, such as leaf litter and rotting wood, and are known for their ability to roll into a tight ball as a defense mechanism. These crustaceans have a wide […]
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Kingfisher’s terrific diving & fishing shots [with videos]
kingfisher, any of about 90 species of birds in three families (Alcedinidae, Halcyonidae, and Cerylidae), noted for their spectacular dives into water. They are worldwide in distribution but are chiefly tropical. They are most famous for diving and hunting fish, and some species do specialise in catching fish, but other species take crustaceans, frogs and other […]
Xolo, the dog breed with an Anubis vibe
The Xoloitzcuintli (show-low-eats-queen-tlee), or Xolo for short, is a hairless breed of dog. It is also known as the Mexican hairless dog in English-speaking countries. The Xolo, has often been compared to Anubis, the Egyptian god of the dead and guardian of the underworld. Xolos are national treasures in Mexico, with a history that goes […]
DID YOU KNOW | Saliva fact
Unless food is mixed with saliva you can’t taste it.
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ARTICLE | Harvard unveils MRI Study Proving Meditation Literally Rebuilds The Brain’s Gray Matter In 8 Weeks
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]est subjects taking part in an 8-week program of mindfulness meditation showed results that astonished even the most experienced neuroscientists at Harvard University. The study was led by a Harvard-affiliated team of researchers based at Massachusetts General Hospital, and the team’s MRI scans documented for the very first time in medical history how meditation produced […]
15 facts you probably didn’t know about bananas. #9 is suprising
Never interrupt me when I’m eating a banana. ~ Ryan Stiles Credit to: TodayIFoundOut
DID YOU KNOW | Nose fact.
[dropcap]Y[/dropcap]ou see your nose at all times, your brain just chooses to ignore it.