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Rock-solid geology puns that will make you erupt in laughter

They're the schist.

Are chimps really stronger than humans? A look into primate superstrength

CHIMPS. ARE. RIPPED. But they aren't really all that strong as urban myths would have you believe.

How do tsunamis form?

Most waves form due to winds or tides, but tsunamis have a different cause altogether.

How natural selection leads to evolution

It's one of the most revolutionary theories in science.

What is point Nemo: the loneliest place on Earth

It's literally in the middle of the ocean.

Jabuticaba, the grape tree: A hidden wonder of the Amazon rainforest

The Jabuticaba tree is unique for bearing fruit directly on its trunk and older branches.

The main types of mountains -- Earth's ups and downs

Let's talk some mountains.

What is a raccoon dog? The animal that may have started the COVID pandemic

Genetic material from the fox-like canid was found alongside viral RNA in samples taken from Wuhan, China.

What is the difference between mammoths and mastodons?

Spot the difference!

Why some creatures in the deep sea get so big

It's one of nature's many curiosities.

7 potted plants that will remove indoor air pollution from your home, proven by science

Plants aren't just for show.

Titan Arum: the titan penis flower

It's big, it's smelly, it's unusual... and it's surprisingly fascinating.

The loudest sound in mankind's history

Krakatoa is believed to be the loudest sound produced on the surface of the planet -- in human history, that is.

Meat-eating rabbits: these fluffy creatures are not exactly "herbivores"

So that's unexpected!

13 Bizarre Deep Sea Creatures

Deep sea creatures are remarkably well adapted to their hellish environment. So why do we parade them as bizarre and weird?

What mice with antlers can teach us about organ regeneration

Growing antlers on mice may help us regenerate tissues and even new limbs.

What is Pi (π) and what is it good for?

If you're not a fan of straight lines, you'll love Pi.

T. Rex, king of the dinosaurs -- here's what makes the tyrannosaur so fascinating

It was big and fearsome, but what other mysteries does T. Rex hide?

112 Elements from the Period Table Illustrated as Characters

Imagining chemical elements as comic book heroes.

What would Earth look like without water?

From marble blue to very, very brown.

Salema Porgy: the hallucinogenic fish

Poor man's LSD... with a nasty twist.

What's the difference between ionic and covalent bonds

They're actually more similar than you'd think.

The fastest growing plant in the world

It's easy to overlook duckweed, but this unassuming plant can grow incredibly fast.

The main types of caves, according to science

These are the most important cave types that you need to know.

A Big Blue Marble. A History of Earth from Space

Over 70 years as humanity has begun to explore space, we have upon occasion, turned our gaze back to our own world, producing images that highlight our place in the vastness of space.

Are dogs color blind? Not exactly

Dog color vision is rather dull but certainly not all black and white. That's an urban myth.

What is oxidation? A journey through the world of redox reactions

Oxidation is Loss, Reduction is Gain (of electrons).

Why clouds don't fall: the physics behind the sky's fluffy wonders

They never fall but they pour.

What are isotopes: everything you need to know

Calling them 'fatter atoms' is considered rude.

The different types of clouds: what they mean for weather

Clouds come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Each type can mean different weather conditions.

The Vampire Bats: Yes, They Do Exist, But They're Not What You Think

The truth is often more interesting than the myth.

The reason why ice floats

A.k.a why our lakes are not completely frozen over and why your ice floats in your cocktail.

Why the Earth's iron core is solid -- even though it's hotter than the sun's surface

A lifelong debate surrounding the inner core's phased was finally settled by Swedish researchers.

The Plum Pudding Model: how a flawed idea was instrumental in our understanding of the atom

The tale of how an old British cake influenced leading physicists.

The Lemon shark: an elusive but familiar predator

When life gives you lemon sharks, make... science?

Types of triangles and other triangle facts

These simple shapes hide a lot of intrigue.

The newest chemical elements in the periodic table -- and the quest for more

The time of the uu's is over!

The hottest hot springs: Around the world in water, heat, and geology

Which one is your favorite?

Why is Gold yellow? Spoiler alert: Einstein again

It turns out you don't have to look further than gold jewelry to experience Einstein's relativity.

What, really, is the speed of sound?

Unlike the speed of light, this one isn't constant.

What are biofilms and how do they form?

Bacteria learned there's strength in numbers. These communities are called biofilms.

Trilobite facts: from compound eyes to combat tridents, these remarkable fossils have a lot to say

Megabyte, Gigabyte, Trilobite.

A calico lobster? The science behind rare lobsters is mesmerizing

Rare or not, lobsters are intriguing enough to grab our attention.

How coal is formed

It's a recipe that requires lots of dead plants, cooked at high pressure and temperature for millions of years.

The hot difference between lava and magma, according to experts

One's always beneath the surface, the other is steaming outside.

The different types of plants in the world

So many different kinds!

What are prime numbers and why do they matter -- yes, even in your day-to-day life

Prime numbers are one of the most fascinating mysteries of mathematics, and the more we look at them, the weirder they get.

The Thickest Layer of the Earth: The Mantle

The mantle is a whopping 2,900 km (1,802 miles) thick, and it's by far the thickest layer of the Earth.

What is osmosis: a critical principle in biology

Osmosis -- the natural movement of water into a solution through a semipermeable membrane -- is central to all of biology.

10 geographical facts you're not going to believe

Our world is a strange and awesome place - but some things are just hard to believe!

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