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How Old Is Cosmic Dust? Apr 28, 2020

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By studying various kinds of rocks, scientists know that our solar system is about 4.6 billion years old. However, in 2019 an international team of researchers reported that they found tiny grains of dust in a meteorite that fell in Australia in 1969 that may be 7 billion years old.

The Urban Coyote Patrol Apr 27, 2020

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It’s nighttime. The moon is bright, and the day’s hubbub has quieted. In the distance, you hear a coyote howl. This scene sounds like something from the U.S. countryside. Increasingly, however, you’ll hear those howls in the town streets.

Why Do Opossums Hang Upside Down by Their Tails? Apr 24, 2020

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Have you ever seen a cartoon of a sleeping opossum hanging upside down by its tail? Well, you may be surprised to learn that 'possums don't actually sleep that way.

Monocarpic Plants Apr 23, 2020

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Agave, like aloe, is a succulent, meaning it has a number of characteristics that help it survive hot, dry desert climates. It's also a monocarpic plant, and a spectacular one at that.

Cloudy Apple Juice Apr 17, 2020

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Many people prefer clear apple juice to cloudy, mainly because it simply looks better. It turns out, however, that cloudy apple juice is actually better for you.

The Vampire Bat Cares Apr 16, 2020

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When most people think of vampires, they picture a scary, solitary, blood-sucking monster from a horror movie. They don't think of a model of sharing and selfless behavior.

Dancing Fingerprint Apr 14, 2020

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Even though there are varying degress of skill, everyone can dance. What's more, our dance moves are something like a fingerprint. We all dance in a unique way that's the same regardless of what music we're dancing to.

The Difference Between White And Dark Meat Apr 10, 2020

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What's the difference between white and dark meat? Beef if mostly dark meat and fish is mostly white meat. Turkeys, however, have both, so they offer a good illustration of the difference.

Bacterial Diversity On Your Skin Apr 10, 2020

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Many people use antibacterial soap in order to get rid of bacteria. However, researchers have discovered that there are at least 250 kinds of bacteria that live on our skin. Some of the kinds they found were completely unknown.

How Cuttlefish See In Three Dimensions Apr 10, 2020

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An international team of neuroscientists has discovered how cuttlefish see in three dimensions. First of all, a cuttlefish isn't really a fish. The animals are closely related to octopuses and squids and part of a group called cephalopods.

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