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Your body can have the cells of more than one person
In Greek mythology , a chimera is a part-lion, part-goat, part-snake, all-weird monstrosity, but in scientific circles, the name takes on...
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Feb 222 min read
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Planets are aligning for ‘parade in the sky’
In the coming weeks , the seven planets joining Earth in our solar system will be visible all at once in the night sky as they get...
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Jan 163 min read
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UGA student names Earth quasi-moon Cardea
After eight months, almost 3,000 submissions, seven finalists, and more than 10,000 votes, a winner has been unveiled in the worldwide...
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Jan 151 min read
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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 20, 20241 min read
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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...
Classic City News
Oct 19, 20243 min read
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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...
Classic City News
Oct 12, 20242 min read
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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 28, 20241 min read
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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 26, 20241 min read
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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 24, 20241 min read
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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 24, 20242 min read
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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 22, 20242 min read
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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...
Classic City News
Sep 19, 20241 min read
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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.
Classic City News
Sep 18, 20241 min read
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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...
Classic City News
Sep 18, 20241 min read
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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 16, 20243 min read
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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.
Classic City News
Sep 12, 20241 min read
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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...
Classic City News
Sep 8, 20242 min read
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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 8, 20241 min read
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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 7, 20244 min read
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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 6, 20242 min read
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