Category Archives: Nature

‘Oldest living thing on earth’ discovered in Chile

Posted on August 1, 2022 by agogo22

Scientists in Chile say they’ve discovered what could be the oldest living thing on earth. The cypress tree in Patagonia, nicknamed “great-grandfather”, is estimated to be more than 5,000 years old. Al Jazeera’s Lucia Newman reports from the Los Lagos … Continue reading →

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Why Does Caffeine Exist?

Posted on July 30, 2022 by agogo22

[…] Today, billions of people around the world start their day with caffeine. But how and why did the ability to produce this molecule independently evolve in multiple, distantly-related lineages of flowering plants, again and again? […]

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These Squishy Dots Move So Fast You Might Miss Them

Posted on July 28, 2022 by agogo22

This video was sponsored by 80,000 Hours. Head to https://80000hours.org/microcosmos to be sent a free copy of their in-depth career guide and sign up for their newsletter. From our vantage point, as relatively large organisms, it can be easy to … Continue reading →

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How starfish embryos become living crystals

Posted on July 21, 2022 by agogo22

Physicists have been amazed by the complex system created by simple starfish embryos in a dish of water. For the first time, a multicellular organism has been observed naturally creating a crystalline structure – and one with unexpected properties. This … Continue reading →

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Flight of the jewel beetle | Science girl

Posted on July 10, 2022 by agogo22
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Giant honeybees construct open nests | Science girl

Posted on July 10, 2022 by agogo22
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Meet Victoria boliviana | Kew Gardens

Posted on July 4, 2022 by agogo22
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How reindeer eyes transform in winter to give them twilight vision | The Conversation

Posted on July 1, 2022 by agogo22

Shutterstock There’s more to reindeer than meets the eye. Reindeer are loved the world over for their dark, expressive eyes, majestic antlers and magical association with Santa Claus. The moment you learn the cold, hard truth of how Christmas presents … Continue reading →

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@brodiemoss found this fella cruising the shallow waters of an uninhabited tropical island! 🐙 🏝 | earthpix

Posted on June 27, 2022 by agogo22
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What is the rarest color in nature? – Victoria Hwang

Posted on June 11, 2022 by agogo22

Discover what colors are the most rare to see in nature, and how physics and evolution drive their scarcity. — Plants, animals, or minerals found in nature bear almost every color imaginable. There are two factors that influence what hues … Continue reading →

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