Science
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A secure storage facility on a Norwegian island houses seeds from around the world to safeguard biodiversity. Puropose It is the Svalbard Global Seed Vault- it exists on Spitsbergen, one of the islands in the Arctic archipelago of Norway- and it serves as a secure backup facility for the crop diversity being saved around the
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Investigating one of the loudest and most mysterious underwater sounds ever recorded. What is the Bloop? According to NOAA in 1997, Bloop is an underwater sound that has been termed as mysterious. An ultra-low-frequency sound of humongous volume was detected by the hydrophones located 5000 kilometers apart in the Pacific Ocean. The sound lasted for
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How Colours Affect Emotions and Behavior Colours profoundly affect our emotions, behavior, and decision-making. This premise is explored further in colour psychology, how specific hues manifest into certain feelings and reactions. Following are some general associations- again, not absolute: Red: It calls forth energy, passion, and urgency. Used in marketing to catch eyes (and even
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Discovering the glowing waters of Mosquito Bay in Puerto Rico. What is Mosquito Bay?The brightest bioluminescent bay in the world is none other but Mosquito Bay on the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico. The natural phenomenon was certified by the Guinness World Records in 2006. The light of the bay is caused by tiny organisms
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The Archaeological Significance and Important Details What is the Uluburun Shipwreck? The Uluburun Shipwreck is a vessel of the Late Bronze Age which was found off the coast of Uluburun (Grand Cape) near Kaş in Turkey. The shipwreck took place in the Mediterranean Sea and is dated to the late 14th century BCE. It is
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The possibilities of de-extinction and bringing back animals like the woolly mammoth. De-extinction refers to the resurrection of extinct species through highly advanced scientific techniques; this has become a more relevant topic following continued developments in genetic engineering, cloning, and genome editing technologies such as CRISPR. The woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) is perhaps one of
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The mystery of the star with unusual dimming patterns and theories about its cause. What is the Tabby Star? The most interesting and mysterious star, Tabby’s Star, or KIC 8462852, is placed at an approximate distance of 1,470 light-years in the constellation Cygnus. This star came to the forefront for having a very peculiar dimming
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What is Time? Time is complex and can be understood in many ways depending on the context. In physics time is a dimension like the dimensions of space. Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity changed our understanding of time showing that it’s not absolute but can vary depending on the relative speed of observers and the
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Telomeres are often referred to as the “caps” at the ends of chromosomes. They play a crucial role in protecting our DNA from damage and ensuring the stability of our genetic information. So What Are Telomeres? Telomeres are repetitive sequences of DNA located at the ends of chromosomes. They act as protective buffers, preventing the
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Why Do We Dream? This topic has fascinated philosophers and scientists alike and also those of us with curious minds for centuries. We explore here some of the theories about why and how we dream: One popular theory, proposed by Sigmund Freud, proposes that dreams are a way for our unconscious minds to process thoughts
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