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Why the tallest mountain in the world isn't technically Mt. Everest

The Earth is not a perfect sphere, so the answer might surprise you.

The Greenland shark: A mysterious and fascinating creature of the deep

It's one of the most elusive and intriguing creatures of the deep.

16 Math memes that make you laugh and then make you think

Who said math can't be funny?

Meet the largest spider in the world: a tarantula the size of a puppy

It doesn't cast a web, but the goliath frogeater has plenty of tricks up its eight sleeves.

Why is the Statue of Liberty so green? There's more to it than just a pretty color

The science behind the Statue of Liberty's iconic green color.

What is the Electron Cloud Model: this is how electrons inside an atom really behave

From the ancient Greeks to quantum mechanics, the model of the atom has gone through many iterations.

Why zebras were never domesticated

There's a reason why humans don't ride zebras.

The bismuth crystal: why it looks so amazingly trippy and why it's actually a big deal for science

It's seriously cool, in more ways than you think.

What is petrified wood, how does it form, and what is it good for?

It's one of the more spectacular things in geology... or is it biology?

Meet the Potoo bird: the living meme

It looks like a flying mouth with eyes -- and we absolutely adore it!

There's no such thing as 'alpha' males or females in wolf packs

We’ve been spreading a myth all this time.

Vinylon -- how a material made from coal, alcohol, and limestone became the clothing default in North Korea

The unlikely story of how an unusual material became entwined with a country's identity.

What is the atomic number, and how did it manage to change the world?

That's a huge mark made by a tiny number.

The San Andreas fault -- what it is, why it matters, and what you should know about its earthquakes

Given the development of California and its proximity to the fault, San Andreas can cause huge problems in the not-too-distant future.

14 absolutely stunning facts about octopuses we've only recently learned

You won't ever see octopuses the same way after reading this.

Inside the 'Gates of Hell': Turkmenistan's 50-year inextinguishable fire pit

Turkmenistan's dictator has ordered the fiery crater be plugged, but closing the Gates of Hell is no trivial task.

Earth, wind, and water: The types and formation of sedimentary rocks

Your introduction to the world of sedimentary rocks and processes.

How high can insects really fly?

You can't see them, but there are millions of insects flying over your head each day.

These wings are made for walking: a look at the flightless birds roaming our planet

Not all birds soar high in the sky.

What is Sahara dust and why does it matters so much for the Earth

Wind, geology, and chemistry meet up to create this important phenomenon.

Igneous rocks -- an essential read for geology aficcionados

Basalts, granites, and everything in between: all you wanted to know about igneous rocks.

Why do gorillas beat their chest? This study shows they don't 'bluff'

Male gorillas beat their chest to signal dominance to other males, but also their reproductive value to females.

What is mathematics, an art or a science?

Mathematics has long been dancing between the arts and the sciences. It's hard to corner it into one camp.

The quartz crystal -- what's so special about it?

It's remarkable what a few repetitive atoms can do.

Why do beavers build dams? Nature's engineers can help us protect the environment

Beaver dams are great for maintaining the health of our ecosystems but it looks like both beavers and humans are unaware of this fact.

Those kneading "love marks" cats leave on you have a name: Felis Punctatis

Love hurts. Apparently, sometimes, cat love hurts a lot.

The Vampire Deer are real -- and they're horrifyingly cute

Don't believe the act, they're just adorable.

Exploring Baikal: The world's deepest and oldest lake

Lake Baikal is one of nature's most prized jewels, but it needs our protection to keep on shining bright.

How geological periods got their names

From the god of Hell to mountains in Poland, geological eras have quite diverse inspiration behind their names.

Wood Wide Web: The secret, ancient internet of plants

You'll never look at a forest the same way.

Storm Recipe: How Cyclones, Typhoons and Hurricanes Are Formed

Storms can get extremely intense -- and climate change is only making them worse.

What are wasps good for? These underdogs of pollination are more than just a nuisance

Wasps aren't really as bad as they say. Well, they are -- but they can also be useful! Just ask figs.

Digging the Groundhogs? Celebrating one of nature's most able engineers

Groundhogs are often hated by farmers and home gardeners for the damage they can cause -- but perhaps we could look at them with new eyes.

Magnapinna Squid: the alien-looking 'ghost squid' that lives in the deep oceans

The bigfin squid (or magnapinna squid) is a wonderfully bizarre creature that we're just starting to understand.

The Minnesota Moose -- a cultural icon under threat

For centuries, populations depended on this animal.

The Pistol Shrimp: The Fastest Gun in the Sea

This shrimp has superpowers.

The False Killer Whale: it's not even a whale, but very real, and very interesting

From stealing fish to interspecies homosexual relationships, this species does some weird things.

What are hormones -- everything you need to know

The term hormone comes from the ancient-Greek word for "impetus," showing the power they have to activate or inhibit the cells and organs in our body.

Meet the Orchid Mantis. No, this is not a flower

It looks like an entire flower, and its evolutionary history is a story in itself.

10 Years of the Higgs Boson: how this particle is still unlocking new physics

A decade after the discovery of the Higgs boson this ellusive particle is still delivering important science.

The Mariana Trench: To the bottom of the Earth

An otherworldly place, right here on our planet.

From Buzzing to Dozing: How Bees Sleep and Rest

They absolutely need (and deserve) their sleep.

Meet the Corpse Flower that steals genes and produces heat to attract flies

When we think of flowers, we tend to think of nice colors, a pleasant fragrance, and maybe some green lushy leaves. But in the deep, thick forests of Southeast Asia, there’s a different type of flower: a colossal bloom, larger than any flower you’ve seen, and stinkier than anything you could imagine.   Rafflesia arnoldii is […]

How many oceans are there in the world

Since 2021, a new ocean has been added by cartographers, bringing the tally to five grand oceanic basins.

Nothing to talk about: the many mysteries of vacuums

A vacuum is not exactly empty in quantum mechanics terms. It is also a headache for physicists.

The Amazon's horrific candirú fish that swims up the urethra: fact or fiction?

Amazon locals are afraid to pee while swimming in the river due to a tiny fish. But is there any truth to these nightmarish legends?

Could cloud seeding be mankind's superpower, allowing us to control rain

You can make it rain anywhere, all you need to do is some cloud seeding. At least, that's the theory.

Meet the anglerfish: the most famous 'deep sea monster'

It's the fish that fishes other fish -- and it's pretty amazing at the job!

Small and dangerous: 10 of the most dangerous human parasites ever discovered

Forget zombies, some parasites would love to eat your brain just for a change of taste.

What is the Drake Equation: the math that predicts how many alien civilizations are out there

An equation that tries to dispel one of life's greatest mysteries.

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