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The Billion Ant Mega Colony and the Biggest War on Earth
In nearly every corner of the Earth, ants wage war against each other. Their weapons are what nature gave them. Some have strong armour, deadly stingers or sharp mandibles. And then there is this tiny, and not very impressive ant. … Continue reading
Biologist Single-Handedly Repopulates a Rare Species of Butterfly in His Backyard
By Sara Barnes on July 28, 2016 The California pipevine swallowtail butterfly was once suffering a fate that so many creatures face—the loss of its habitat in San Francisco was causing their population to decline. But thanks to one man’s DIY … Continue reading
Quantum Entanglement & Spooky Action at a Distance
Does quantum entanglement make faster-than-light communication possible? What is NOT random? http://bit.ly/NOTrandoVe First, I know this video is not easy to understand. Thank you for taking the time to attempt to understand it. I’ve been working on this for over … Continue reading
The World’s First Photo of Quantum Entanglement Could Disprove Einstein’s Theory
Today we understand quantum entanglement as when a pair of particles that cross paths and interact with each other can become connected and stay that way, even when the particles are spaced very far apart. Once particles are intertwined in … Continue reading
Protein uses two different mechanisms to inhibit viral infections
To protect humans against infection, a protein called MARCH8 tags the vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) for destruction while it merely holds HIV hostage, a new study in eLife shows. The findings reveal how a single protein can use multiple strategies to … Continue reading
4 Ways Humans Are Still Evolving
When we think about evolution, we typically think about big changes that happened long ago, but we humans are still evolving! Hosted by: Olivia Gordon
This Dog Takes the Bus by Herself to Walk Around at the Park
What a good girl. Every morning, a very independent pooch named Eclipse leaves her house alone. She’s on a mission: get to the dog park located in the heart of Downtown Seattle. Over the years, Eclipse has become a favorite … Continue reading
That little voice in your head — if you have it — may be aligning your thoughts | ScienceBlog.com
It’s not uncommon these days to have some time alone with your thoughts. But what does that sound like, if it sounds like anything at all? Many people feel their thoughts take the form of an inner voice, a sort of … Continue reading
Our Brains’ Information Processing Capacity Is Constrained by a Constant but Limited Energy Supply
Our brains have an upper limit on how much they can process at once due to a constant but limited energy supply, according to a new UCL study using a brain imaging method that measures cellular metabolism. The study, published in … Continue reading
Ravenous Frogs and Surprised Bears Form an Adorably Expressive Ensemble of Ceramic Creatures
Helen Burgess, who works under the moniker nosey mungo, crafts a playful troupe of characters with endlessly diverse expressions: there’s a flock of startled chickens, a bulging rain frog sporting a dramatic frown, and a whale duo grinning with contentment. … Continue reading
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