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The famous Newton’s Apple 🍎 Tree at Cambridge is actually a genetically identical clone of the original 400-year-old tree

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Every Other Tree Dies in Saltwater. This One Drinks It. #mangrove #shorts

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We FINALLY Understand the Power of Psychedelics (…mostly)

26 Apr 2026 #Psychedelics #Neuroscience #Psilocybin Check out shortform and get 25% off your subscription https://www.shortform.com/DrBen In 1943, a Swiss chemist named Albert Hofmann accidentally discovered LSD – and with it, a class of molecules that would spend the next … Continue reading

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This Bird Weighs 30 Grams. It Navigates the Entire Ocean. #stormpetrel #shorts

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The Only Place on Earth You Can Walk on the Mantle

25 Nov 2025 #Australia #AustralianIsland #MacquarieIsland This video explores Macquarie Island, the remote Australian island with exposed mantle rock, extreme weather, massive penguin colonies, elephant seals, and one of the most unique geological landscapes in Australia. Discover how this Australian … Continue reading

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Rotational speeds of some galaxies

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Celebrities That Have Made Scientific Discoveries

4 May 2026 See my new documentary feature Oldest and Newest Places On Earth on Nebula! Sign up at http://www.nebula.tv/joescott and get 50% off your annual subscription. Celebrities are just like us! Some not that bright. Some very smart. And … Continue reading

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What happened this month at European Space Agency (April 2026)

30 Apr 2026 What did space deliver for Europe this month? From the Moon to low Earth orbit and beyond, here’s what the European Space Agency has been up to. Credits: European Space Agency (ESA) Access the video on the … Continue reading

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Record Heat, Wildfires and Drought – The Climate Crisis Is About To Accelerate

30 Apr 2026 The World, the Universe and Us Global temperatures are rising faster than ever – and with a strong El Niño on the way, scientists are warning we could temporarily breach 2°C of warming above pre-industrial levels. While … Continue reading

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an unfortunate naming mistake

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