Science fact of the day: Tasmanian devils travel up to 10 miles for food
Tasmanian Devils travel very long distances for food each night, sometimes up to 10 miles! They mostly eat carrion, but have been known...
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Oct 193 min read
Orionids meteor shower hits peak activity this weekend: When and where to watch
As long as the moon and skies are all treats and no tricks, skygazers should have a chance to see the Orionids , one of the year's most...
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Oct 122 min read
The moon can produce a lunar “moonbow”
The sun is the most reliable way to create the gorgeous light display we call a rainbow, but it’s not the only way. After all, the moon...
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Sep 281 min read
Science fact of the day: California two-spot octopuses live in shallow waters
Unlike most species of octopuses, California Two-Spot Octopuses prefer to live in shallow waters where they can quickly access the rocks...
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Sep 261 min read
Science fact of the day: Gray catbirds can make two sounds at once
Gray Catbirds are able to produce 2 different sounds simultaneously. This is because they have the unique ability to use each side of...
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Sep 241 min read
Science fact of the day: Newborn snow leopards are tiny
Snow Leopards weigh just 11 – 25 ounces when they are born! In contrast to their scant newborn weight range, adult snow leopards...
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Sep 242 min read
Babies blink less than adults
The average adult blinks about 15 times a minute , whether to lubricate the eyes, clear unwanted irritants, or refocus attention. Babies,...
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Sep 222 min read
Why the sky looks bluer in the fall
Although the sky is blue throughout the year, it’s often a richer blue in the fall and winter , especially at latitudes farther from the...
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Sep 191 min read
Science fact of the day: Asian Small-clawed otters are the tiniest otters in the world
Asian Small-Clawed Otters are the smallest of the world's 13 otter species. Native to Asia, they typically weigh less than 10 lbs. and...
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Sep 181 min read
Science fact of the day: Saturn has more moons than any other planet
With 146 moons in its orbit, Saturn has more moons than any other planet in our solar system.
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Sep 181 min read
What does space smell like?
Astronauts say it smells like gunpowder and burnt steak It being a vacuum and all, space isn’t often thought of as having a scent of its...
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Sep 163 min read
Why it’s blue and other questions about the sky answered
We look at the sky almost every day, but if we stare at it for a little longer than usual, it can start raising a lot of questions. While...
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Sep 121 min read
Science fact of the day: Kestrels can see UV light
American Kestrels can see ultraviolet light. They often use this ability to help them when hunting.
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Sep 82 min read
Taste buds are replaced every two weeks
The human body is an amazing powerhouse fueled by important organs like the heart, lungs, and brain. However, some of its most vital work...
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Sep 81 min read
Science fact of the day: Succulents have a low Surface-to-volume ratio
Succulents have fleshly leaves or stems that store water. These structures each have a rounded shape in order to maintain a low...
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Sep 74 min read
Some common weather myths
The meteorological conditions we refer to as the weather can be the source of some pretty serious myths and misconceptions. Some are...
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Sep 62 min read
What is a love apple?
Apples were once thought to be aphrodisiacs T oday, tomatoes are so common and ubiquitous that some of us have no qualms sacrificing the...
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Sep 61 min read
Earth is the only place in the known universe where fire occurs
Fire seems intrinsically linked to life on Earth. The fires of the Earth’s molten core formed the land we live on, forests are at their...
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Sep 61 min read
Science fact of the day: Giant otters are over 5 feet long
The largest otter is the Giant Otter, known formally as Pteronura brasiliensis. The Giant Otter can grow 4.9 to 5.9 feet long.
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Sep 55 min read
Things about the space race that you probably forgot
As tensions rose on Earth during the Cold War, the United States and Soviet Union also vied for celestial supremacy. The space race...
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