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A beloved zoo elephant created hundreds of paintings that stunned the world in the 1980s. She used her trunk to produce ...
12/18/2025

A beloved zoo elephant created hundreds of paintings that stunned the world in the 1980s. She used her trunk to produce abstract art that raised funds for the zoo and challenged our understanding of animal minds.

Ancient Nubians in Sudan between 250 and 550 AD brewed a beer-like porridge that contained tetracycline, an antibiotic n...
12/18/2025

Ancient Nubians in Sudan between 250 and 550 AD brewed a beer-like porridge that contained tetracycline, an antibiotic not formally discovered until the 20th century. This discovery shows early medicinal knowledge through fermentation.

12/18/2025

Inside the Eagle Nebula, the Pillars of Creation are cosmic nurseries where new stars are born.

In April 1970, the Apollo 13 crew faced a life-threatening crisis when an oxygen tank exploded, forcing them to abort th...
12/18/2025

In April 1970, the Apollo 13 crew faced a life-threatening crisis when an oxygen tank exploded, forcing them to abort their lunar landing. NASA engineers on the ground devised an improvised solution using plastic bags, cardboard, suit hoses, duct tape, and socks to adapt CO₂ scrubbers, ensuring the astronauts' survival and safe return to Earth.

Roman ships used lead sheathing to protect against shipworms, a practice that likely safeguarded vessels like those the ...
12/18/2025

Roman ships used lead sheathing to protect against shipworms, a practice that likely safeguarded vessels like those the Apostle Paul sailed on. This ancient innovation extended ship life and secured maritime trade across the Mediterranean.

12/18/2025

A tiger's stripes are as unique as a human fingerprint, playing a crucial role in its survival.

A masterpiece hidden for 43 years finally makes its stunning debut.
12/17/2025

A masterpiece hidden for 43 years finally makes its stunning debut.

Science is just now discovering a breathtaking truth hidden in the oceans. Bottlenose dolphins have unique 'signature wh...
12/17/2025

Science is just now discovering a breathtaking truth hidden in the oceans. Bottlenose dolphins have unique 'signature whistles' they use to call each other, effectively acting as individual names.

The solution to prevent arguments on one of the world's first online forums wasn't more rules, but a humble, sideways sm...
12/17/2025

The solution to prevent arguments on one of the world's first online forums wasn't more rules, but a humble, sideways smile. On September 19, 1982, after a nerdy physics joke was misinterpreted, computer scientist Scott Fahlman proposed a simple fix: using :-) for jokes and :-( for serious posts.

A tiny stowaway on a 1930s cargo ship unleashed a modern plague across the American South, costing billions annually. Sc...
12/16/2025

A tiny stowaway on a 1930s cargo ship unleashed a modern plague across the American South, costing billions annually. Scientists now use a decapitating fly to fight back.

A defiant stand against tyranny in Boston Harbor that changed the course of history.
12/16/2025

A defiant stand against tyranny in Boston Harbor that changed the course of history.

The ancient Maya tracked Venus with incredible precision, using its cycles to time wars and rituals. Their calculations,...
12/16/2025

The ancient Maya tracked Venus with incredible precision, using its cycles to time wars and rituals. Their calculations, accurate to within a day, were recorded in the Dresden Codex, a rare surviving manuscript.

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