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Executing Queen Bees Apr 08, 2020

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In a bee hive, most bees work hard collecting pollen from flowers, except the queen, who doesn't even have to leave her hive.

Scans, Scans, And More Scans Apr 06, 2020

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Go to the hospital to have a doctor check out an internal problem and you're liable to hear about MRI scans, CT scans and PET scans. All of these scans take detailed pictures of your body's insides.

Do Plants Have Ears? Apr 03, 2020

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If what we mean by hearing is just that a plant detects and responds to sounds, then there's evidence that plants can hear. In 2019 a team of Isreali scientists published evidence that the evening primrose plant can detect the specific sound vibration frequencies of the buzz of an insect's wings.

Killed By The Sun Apr 02, 2020

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Do you ever think about the risks the Apollo astronauts took in the name of science? It's amazing. Actually, the astronauts were at risk of something many people don't know about: the Sun.

The Moon Is Getting New Mirrors Apr 01, 2020

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It's amazing how much light our moon reflects. Having a few mirrors doesn't hurt, though. They're there because of the Lunar Laser Ranging experiment.

The Palo Verde, It's Easy Being Green Mar 31, 2020

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Not just any old plant has what it takes to survive desert heat. Desert plants like cacti are remarkable for their unique adaptations to one fo the harshest climates on the planet. The palo verde is not exception.

Octopus Games Mar 27, 2020

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Octopuses can figure out mazes, learn by watching each other, even open jars to get at food. Few people realize how intelligent an octopus is.

Your Signature Moves Mar 26, 2020

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Each one of us has a signature style to how we move and walk. Of course, after a long day or over a lifetime, that appearance will probably change. But the inner workings of how our muscles move are stable and distinct to each one of us.

The Greenland Ice Sheet Is Melting Faster Than Expected Mar 25, 2020

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The Greenland ice sheet is melting due to global climate change, and this melting may become the biggest single contributor to rising sea levels in this century. The ice sheet is enormous. It's seven times bigger than the United Kingdom and almost two miles thick in places.

The Duality Of Hummingbird Bills Mar 23, 2020

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A hummingbird's bill is for both pollination and combat. Hummingbirds use their bills to knock other birds off their perches and to fence while they hover over flowers.

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