How Do Synchronous Fireflies Work? (Lightning Bugs) - Smarter Every

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Does your dog like toys? What do you think she imagines when thinking of her favorite toy? In this new study, published in the Journal of Animal Cognition, we examine how typical family dogs and dogs... continue reading

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I’ve Got a HUGE Secret Hiding Behind This Fake Office

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Prince Rupert's Drop EXPLODING in Epoxy Resin at 456,522 fps - Smarter Every Day

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The Wasserspiele of Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe are 300 years old, powered entirely by gravity, and entertaining tourists. https://museum-kassel.de/en/museums-parks-palaces/unesco-world-heritage-site-of-bergpark-wilhelmshoehe... continue reading

posted by eric3579 3 weeks 6 days ago • 370 views • 4:33

..and how did they get so smart.

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Look around you. Where are you? Where is this place you are occupying? Somewhere in a room, maybe in a city on a continent on a planet orbiting a star in a galaxy among billions. But… where is all of... continue reading

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Sewers were one of the earliest and most impactful advents of public health in urban areas, and it’s exciting that we’re still finding new ways to use them to that end.

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The Smithsonian Natural History Museum houses 147 million specimens — everything from pickled animals to priceless gems to dinosaur bones. But less than 1% of it's on display. The rest is hidden behind... continue reading

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The story behind the new Terry Pratchett audiobooks - my all time favorite author. Can't wait to hear them! YT: This documentary follows Penguin Audio's ambitious project of turning the entire Discworld... continue reading

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In this Dog Nation video, I help a couple who rescued a badly burned dog to achieve an incredible goal to be a therapy dog for burn survivors. Fergus, a golden retriever, has leash aggression. He barks... continue reading

posted by BSR 2 months 1 week ago • 93 views • 12:17

Having listen to this and still remember a time.... I deplore this kind of politics. I think the ad is dishonest and dishonorable. As it is, none of these individuals served on the boat (Kerry) commanded.... continue reading

"Dig into the genetic adaptations of cockroaches, and find out what makes it so hard to get rid of these tenacious creatures..." From http://boingboing.net/2022/04/19/why-are-cockroaches-so-hard-to-kill.html.... continue reading

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Nord Stream 2 is possibly the world's most controversial infrastructure project, and it was thrust further into the spotlight when Russia invaded Ukraine earlier in 2022. The future of this monumental... continue reading

posted by eric3579 2 months 2 weeks ago • 64 views • 12:17

This three-minute video explains how the Common Core State Standards will help students achieve at high levels and help them learn what they need to know to get to graduation and beyond.

posted by BSR 2 months 2 weeks ago • 89 views • 3:11

Democratic Missouri State Rep. Ian Mackey takes it personally and makes it personal.

Seems Vitamin D may not be the answer to better Covid outcomes. It seems it may be the other effects of sunlight that is providing protection.

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