…cuts through the valley, bending towards the horizon. Such images often come to mind when considering the singular beauty of Earth, especially in comparison to the desolate terrains of other…
…foot well to your foot and is comfortable.” So yes, the search for the perfect running shoe may seem daunting, but don’t let it serve as an excuse not to…
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…of royalty and freedom for the Dutch people. Even today, Dutch orange pride is still evident in parades, athletic competitions, cultural events, and even carrots. Due to artificial selection over…
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…as the culprit. The comets’ trails could cause the asymmetric dimming seen in the data. The dips in brightness these comets cause will look very erratic, as comets often orbit…
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…slight rustle of leaves in the canopy above. Fearing the worst, your eyes dart upwards in frantic search of the abundant, ill-famed brown tree snake that dwells in the tree…
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…differently from some of our animal counterparts, and in some cases, our perceptions are quite limited in comparison. The naked human eye can only detect a small section of the…
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…intelligence, common life and rare intelligence, and common life and common intelligence. Scientists, of course, cannot turn back Earth’s clock but are instead interested in these thought experiments to demonstrate…
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