Nobel Prizes are in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and peace. Nobel Prizes are typically the highest honors possible in their respective professions. The award ceremonies are held on an annual basis. Each awardee receives a gold medal, a diploma, and monetary compensation. But how many Nobel Prize winners experimented on themselves? In 8 […]
Bees require nectar and pollen to feed themselves and raise their young. They must seek the best flowers to forage on to gather their needs. But do you know how bees find the good quality pollen to make their honey? In the hive, bees dance to each other to communicate where they can find good
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The Chernobyl disaster was a nuclear accident that happened on April 26, 1986, at the 4th Reactor in the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. The official death toll recognized by the international community is 31, but there is speculation of more. But did you know a second explosion was prevented by volunteers? The Chernobyl disaster could
Williamina Paton Stevens Fleming contributed to developing a standard star designation system and cataloged thousands of stars and other astronomical phenomena. Fleming is best known for discovering the Horsehead Nebula in 1888. But do you know how Williamina Fleming was hired? In the 1880s, the director of the Harvard Observatory was dissatisfied with his staff
Black widow spiders are well-known for the colored, hourglass-shaped mark on their abdomens. Several species respond to the name and can be found in temperate regions worldwide. But did you know how male black widow spiders choose their mates? To avoid being eaten, male black-widow spiders choose their mates by determining if the female has
Thomas Jefferson was an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and Founding Father. He also served as the third US president from 1801 to 1809. But did you know he was also a foodie? Thomas Jefferson was a serious foodie who introduced waffles, mac and cheese, [armesan, olive oil, and champagne to America. The Founding
In the world of shrubs, hydrangeas are unmatched for their exquisite blossoms. These beautiful plants are simple to grow, adaptable to most soil types, and have an abundance of blossoms. Clear blue, vivid pink, icy white, lavender, and rose flowers all tempt us with their colors, but what makes them that way? Generally speaking, blue
Magpies belong to the Corvidae family of birds. Like other family members, they are often regarded as clever creatures. The Eurasian magpie, for example, is considered one of the most intelligent creatures on the planet. It is one of the few non-mammal species capable of recognizing itself in a mirror test. But how did a
A new study finds that a colorful method of protecting cattle from predators and predators from people may work. Farmers in northern Botswana allowed their cows to roam and graze during the day, which put livestock at risk from lions, leopards, and other carnivores. The village will often search for the big cat when a
The honey mushroom in Oregon is no longer the world’s largest living organism. Guinness World Records updated that title thanks to the new research in Shark Bay, Western Australia. Have you heard about Poseidon’s Ribbon Weed? The “Posidonia australis” seagrass, also known as Poseidon’s ribbon weed, is the largest living organism as of June 2022.
