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There’s a Hidden “Heartbeat” of Earth Beneath the Oceans

Maria Faith Saligumba

Picture this: you’re standing on a beach, watching waves crash against the shore, completely unaware that beneath those waters lies one of the most extraordinary phenomena on our planet. Deep below the ocean floor, Earth itself is pulsing with a rhythm so mysterious and powerful that scientists have only recently begun to understand its profound ...

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How to Tell If a Crystal, Rock, or Fossil Is Rare and Valuable

Trizzy Orozco

Unveiling the mysteries of crystals, rocks, and fossils is akin to embarking on a treasure hunt through time. Each piece carries a story, etched over millennia, waiting to be discovered by the keen observer. Whether you’re a seasoned geologist or a curious amateur, knowing how to discern the rarity and value of these natural wonders ...

10 Mind-Bending Theories About Parallel Realities and Dimensions

10 Mind-Bending Theories About Parallel Realities and Dimensions

Jan Otte

Think you understand reality? Think again. You might be reading this right now in one universe while another version of yourself is having breakfast in a completely different dimension. This sounds like science fiction, yet some of the most brilliant minds in physics are taking these ideas seriously. Scientists today are exploring mind-boggling theories that ...

Queer Ecologists in Climate Action

Reclaiming Queer Lineages in Science: From Da Vinci to Today

Trizzy Orozco

Imagine this: history’s most celebrated scientist, Leonardo da Vinci, sketching flying machines and dissecting the mysteries of the human body—while quietly navigating a life outside the boundaries of what his world called “normal.” For centuries, queer brilliance threaded through the tapestry of science, its colors faded or erased by prejudice and silence. Today, the world ...

Quantum Entanglement: The Spooky Science Einstein Couldn't Explain

Quantum Entanglement: The Spooky Science Einstein Couldn’t Explain

Andrew Alpin

Picture this: somewhere in the universe, two particles are dancing to a cosmic rhythm that defies everything you think you know about reality. When one spins up, the other spins down. When one changes direction, its partner responds instantly. Miles, continents, or even light-years might separate them, yet they remain forever connected in a mysterious ...

What Lies Beyond a Black Hole's Event Horizon?

What Lies Beyond a Black Hole’s Event Horizon?

Jan Otte

The universe holds countless mysteries, yet few capture the imagination quite like black holes. These cosmic monsters have spawned decades of scientific speculation and popular fascination. You’ve likely wondered what happens if someone were to cross that infamous boundary called the event horizon. Recent discoveries in 2025 have brought us closer than ever to understanding ...

10 Birds That Navigate the World Using Earth's Magnetic Field

10 Birds That Navigate the World Using Earth’s Magnetic Field

Jan Otte

Birds possess one of nature’s most remarkable abilities: the power to navigate across vast distances using Earth’s magnetic field as their guide. This extraordinary sense, known as magnetoreception, has fascinated scientists for decades. From tiny songbirds to massive seabirds, millions of feathered travelers rely on this invisible compass to find their way across continents and ...

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Beyond the Brain: Is Consciousness a Fundamental Force?

Jan Otte

Consciousness is central to human experience, shaping everything we perceive and understand. Yet, its nature remains one of science’s greatest mysteries. In a recent video, author and science communicator Annaka Harris explores fundamental questions about consciousness, challenging traditional assumptions and offering new ways to think about awareness and perception. This article provides an overview of ...

Why Time Might Not Exist the Way We Think It Does

Why Time Might Not Exist the Way We Think It Does

Jan Otte

Picture yourself sitting in a coffee shop, watching the steam rise from your cup, hearing conversations blend into the rhythmic tick of a wall clock. Everything feels so solid, so connected by time’s steady flow. Yet, what if I told you that this entire experience might be built on an elaborate illusion? What if time ...