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The Sticky Substance: Nature’s Superglue

The Worms That Invade Ants and Turn Their Butts Bright Red

Jan Otte

Picture yourself walking through a peaceful forest, sunlight filtering through the leaves, birds chirping overhead. Suddenly, beneath your feet, a bizarre drama unfolds—tiny ants, their bodies perfectly ordinary except for one shocking feature: their rear ends glow a striking, almost unnatural red. It seems like something out of a science fiction movie, but this is ...

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Velociraptor Fossil Discovery How a Small Dinosaur Captivated the World

Maria Faith Saligumba

The discovery of Velociraptor fossils has captivated the scientific community and the general public alike, sparking imaginations and prompting a re-examination of dinosaur paleobiology. Despite its relatively small size, the Velociraptor has become emblematic of the fierce and dynamic creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago. This article delves into the story of ...

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How Climate Change Affects Disease Spread Solutions for Preventing Malaria and Zika

Maria Faith Saligumba

Climate change, a phenomenon characterized by global temperature increases, altered weather patterns, and rising sea levels, poses a significant threat to ecological systems across the globe. Beyond its environmental impacts, climate change has profound effects on human health, particularly through the spread of infectious diseases such as malaria and Zika virus. As climates become warmer ...

The Crazy Horse Memorial: One Family's Ongoing Sculptural Rebellion

The Crazy Horse Memorial: One Family’s Ongoing Sculptural Rebellion

Annette Uy

The wind howls across the Black Hills, brushing against a mountain face that’s slowly, stubbornly transforming into a vision unlike anything else on Earth. High above the pines, the unfinished profile of a Lakota warrior emerges—a colossal act of resistance, ambition, and grit. The Crazy Horse Memorial is not just a sculpture; it’s a living ...

Microbiome lab

How Dr. Venkatraman Ramakrishnan’s Discovery of the Ribosome Structure Revolutionized Molecular Biology

Maria Faith Saligumba

Molecular biology is a field that delves into the intricate mechanisms defining life at a cellular level, focusing on the interactions between various systems within a cell, such as DNA, RNA, and proteins. Among these cellular components, ribosomes play a critical role by serving as the machinery for protein synthesis, translating genetic information into functional ...

The Hum: What’s Causing a Low-Frequency Sound That Only Some People Hear?

The Hum: What’s Causing a Low-Frequency Sound That Only Some People Hear?

Annette Uy

Imagine lying awake in the dead of night, your room perfectly still—except for a deep, rumbling sound that seems to vibrate through your bones. You check every appliance, close every window, but the mysterious noise never fades. It’s not just in your head; for thousands around the world, this phenomenon is known as “The Hum.” ...

A close-up shot of a cute kitten sleeping peacefully on a soft surface.

15 Bizarre Cat Behaviors and What They Actually Mean

Jan Otte

Imagine waking up at 3 a.m. to find your cat sprinting across the living room like a wild cheetah. Or maybe you’ve caught your feline friend kneading your favorite blanket while purring like a tiny engine. To any cat lover, these antics are equal parts hilarious, confusing, and strangely endearing. But what if I told ...