Blue Crabs
It’s thought that life evolved in the sea, and the saltiness of most animals’ blood reflects this ancient history. How one marine species preserves the […]
It’s thought that life evolved in the sea, and the saltiness of most animals’ blood reflects this ancient history. How one marine species preserves the […]
The sky is full of invisible dust that can help scientists study weather patterns, pollution, and the history of the solar system. But this dust
Few could argue with the soothing effects of a nice, warm bath. And when you add epsom salts, a warm bath just might be even
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What lets dogs interbreed and create odd and crazy-looking pups when most birds can’t do the same? If dogs can interbreed and you can make a
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Think that if you’ve seen one octopus, you’ve seen them all? Think again. Multiple personalities in mushy mollusks! Few people would think to look for personality
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Look up. The clouds over your head right now might carry dust particles that a week ago, were swirling around in a sandstorm in the
The global nature of sandstorms Continue reading »
It sounds like an urban legend, but it isn’t. Too much time in a swimming pool really can turn your hair green. What’s more, chlorine
Too much time in a swimming pool you get green hair Continue reading »
Hurricanes form in the Pacific Ocean, but they don’t strike the California coast. Has a Pacific hurricane ever hit California? What weakens the storms before they
Why Pacific hurricanes don’t strike California Continue reading »