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Space & Astronomy

Raining Glass: Extreme Weather on Distant Exoplanets

Discover distant planets where skies unleash deadly glass rain. Explore the extreme weather of exoplanets and the forces shaping these alien worlds.

Nov 01, 2025
4 minute read
Geography

France: The Country With More Time Zones Than Any Other

Explore the unique geography behind why France, a country known for its mainland ‘Hexagon,’ actually spans more time zones than any other nation on Earth.

Nov 01, 2025
5 minute read
Food & Nutrition

The Hidden Side of Healthy Eating: Plant Compounds and Nutrient Absorption

Explore natural plant compounds like oxalates and phytates that can reduce nutrient absorption, and learn simple culinary tricks to maximize the nutrition from your food.

Nov 01, 2025
6 minute read
Nature & Wildlife

Killer Lakes: When Hidden Gases Unleash Catastrophe

Discover the rare but deadly phenomenon of limnic eruptions – lakes that suddenly release lethal gases, devastating surrounding nature and ecosystems.

Oct 31, 2025
4 minute read
Mysteries & Unexplained

The Unseen Sound: Unraveling the Mystery of Earth's Constant Hum

Millions worldwide report hearing a constant, low-frequency hum that scientists cannot locate. This unexplained phenomenon is a true mystery.

Oct 31, 2025
4 minute read
Art & Creativity

The Unseen Art: Why Some Artists Subtract to Create

Explore why some artists intentionally subtract rather than add material, revealing form and meaning through removal. A deep dive into subtractive art and creativity.

Oct 30, 2025
4 minute read
Geography

Secrets Beneath the Ice: Earth's Hidden Subglacial Lakes

Discover the surprising geography of subglacial lakes, vast bodies of liquid water hidden for millennia under miles of Antarctic and Greenlandic ice.

Oct 30, 2025
4 minute read
Culture & Society

When Solutions Linger: Why Our Oldest Traditions Endure

Explore why cultural traditions often endure long after the original problems they solved have vanished, revealing insights into human society.

Oct 29, 2025
4 minute read
Art & Creativity

To Master Art, Sometimes You Must Unlearn It

Discover how actively unlearning established art techniques can unlock new dimensions of creativity. Explore the science behind shedding artistic habits for profound growth.

Oct 29, 2025
4 minute read
Art & Creativity

Hidden Meanings: When Art's Anatomy Was a Code

Explore how seemingly incorrect anatomy in famous art isn’t error, but deliberate coding by artists to convey deeper meaning in their paintings.

Oct 28, 2025
4 minute read
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