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The Sun Is Green
[…] The Sun is green, actually. We’ll go into why the blackbody effect means the Sun emits more green visible light than any other color, and why evolution and color perception mean it’s ok to see it as yellow, anyway. … Continue reading
9 Poisonous Plants You Might Own
Plants can be beautiful, provide oxygen and improve your mental health, but some of your favorite houseplants might actually be super toxic. Join Stefan Chin for a new episode of SciShow, and learn about the potential dangers that might be … Continue reading
Dandelions and Civilization: A Forgotten History
Dandelions are among the most populous and widespread plants on earth. The secret to their success has to do both with their unique characteristics, and their inextricable connection to humans. The history of humans and dandelions is forever linked in … Continue reading
How Many Legs Are Best?
his is an important question. — Featured Artists: Wayne Barlowe’s Website: https://waynebarlowe.com/ Wayne Barlowe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waynebarlow… Alex Ries Website: https://www.alexries.com/ Alex Ries Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/alexries Exobiotica Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exobiotica/ Exobiotica DeviantArt: https://www.deviantart.com/michaelbea… Have you ever wondered, ‘what is the best number of … Continue reading
Can the liquid motion of the octopus radicalise our ideas about time? | Aeon Essays
llustration by Claire Scully We humans are forward-facing, gravity-bound plodders. Can the liquid motion of the octopus radicalise our ideas about time? Light spatters on the seafloor, creating a moving kaleidoscope of greens, blues and beiges as seagrass sways back … Continue reading