Rare Green Comet Visits Earth for the First Time Since Ice Age

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Comet C/2022 E3(ZTF), Credit: flickr.com/Edu INAF A rare comet – named the C/2022 E3 (ZTF) – is predicted to pass by Earth on February 1, 2023. Because it takes 50,000 years to orbit the Sun, C/2022 E3 (ZTF) may be classified a long period comet. C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is passing […]

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Comet C/2022 E3(ZTF), Credit: flickr.com/Edu INAF A rare comet – named the C/2022 E3 (ZTF) – is predicted to pass by Earth on February 1, 2023. Because it takes 50,000 years to orbit the Sun, C/2022 E3 (ZTF) may be classified a long period comet. C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is passing

Biomagnification: When Toxins Build Up in Nature

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Mosquitoes can be irritating! When they bite, they can leave an itchy bump on our skin. Not only that, but mosquitoes can spread dangerous diseases, like malaria, when they bite. Scientists have learned that some chemicals can be used to keep mosquitoes away from us and from the food we

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Mosquitoes can be irritating! When they bite, they can leave an itchy bump on our skin. Not only that, but mosquitoes can spread dangerous diseases, like malaria, when they bite. Scientists have learned that some chemicals can be used to keep mosquitoes away from us and from the food we

Understanding Ant Emotions: Do Ants Feel Pain?

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Ants are one of the most social animals on Earth. They are found on all continents except Antarctica. Scientists have estimated that there are over twenty quadrillion ants in the world. They build their colonies underground, within rotting trees, or under rocks. Ants work together as a colony to find

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Ants are one of the most social animals on Earth. They are found on all continents except Antarctica. Scientists have estimated that there are over twenty quadrillion ants in the world. They build their colonies underground, within rotting trees, or under rocks. Ants work together as a colony to find

Are Dogs Omnivores? Understanding Canine Dietary Habits

Dogs can be considered “opportunivores”

Depending on the availability of resources, dogs can adjust themselves either to a herbivorous or carnivorous diet.

Table of Contents When we think of dog food, usually we’ll think of the kibble that we put out for our furry friends. Maybe an image of a dog chomping down on a piece of steak or a chicken breast pops into mind. Rarely, however, will we think of foods

Are Dogs Omnivores? Understanding Canine Dietary Habits

Dogs can be considered “opportunivores”

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Table of Contents When we think of dog food, usually we’ll think of the kibble that we put out for our furry friends. Maybe an image of a dog chomping down on a piece of steak or a chicken breast pops into mind. Rarely, however, will we think of foods

Harnessing Light to Explore Nearby Solar Systems

NASA just launched a new mission to Mars. But scientists are already setting their sights far beyond the Red Planet. For many astronomers, the ultimate goal of space exploration is to probe what lies beyond the bounds of our own solar system. Credit: NASA-GRC The problem is that Alpha Centauri,

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NASA just launched a new mission to Mars. But scientists are already setting their sights far beyond the Red Planet. For many astronomers, the ultimate goal of space exploration is to probe what lies beyond the bounds of our own solar system. Credit: NASA-GRC The problem is that Alpha Centauri,

How do Blisters Form?

Exploring the world of blisters: Types, causes and prevention

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Blister on the medial arch of a foot caused by wearing flip flops. Credit: Wikimedia/Frazzmatazz Blisters, those little bubbles of fluid that can form on our skin, can be a pain, literally! But have you ever wondered how they form and why they appear in certain areas of our body?

How do Blisters Form?

Exploring the world of blisters: Types, causes and prevention

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Blister on the medial arch of a foot caused by wearing flip flops. Credit: Wikimedia/Frazzmatazz Blisters, those little bubbles of fluid that can form on our skin, can be a pain, literally! But have you ever wondered how they form and why they appear in certain areas of our body?

What do Forensic Scientists do?

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As we go about our daily lives, we might not always notice all the things we leave behind; from our fingerprints on the doorknobs to a hair on the floor, or even the sweat on our clothes. Table of Contents We might not always notice the clues we leave behind.

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As we go about our daily lives, we might not always notice all the things we leave behind; from our fingerprints on the doorknobs to a hair on the floor, or even the sweat on our clothes. Table of Contents We might not always notice the clues we leave behind.

The Glass Octopus – A Rare Sighting

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The glass octopus is a rarely-spotted organism found in tropical and subtropical seas around the world. This organism gets its name due to its transparent body which looks like glass. One can look straight through its body to see the nerves, the eyes, and the digestive tract. Scientists believe that

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The glass octopus is a rarely-spotted organism found in tropical and subtropical seas around the world. This organism gets its name due to its transparent body which looks like glass. One can look straight through its body to see the nerves, the eyes, and the digestive tract. Scientists believe that

How Do Birds Know to Fly South?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sv401Tbqoo It is known that a few bird species leave their homes and fly south for the winter. This movement of birds which occurs according to the seasons each year is known as migration. Why do birds fly south for the winter? There are a few reasons why birds migrate.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sv401Tbqoo It is known that a few bird species leave their homes and fly south for the winter. This movement of birds which occurs according to the seasons each year is known as migration. Why do birds fly south for the winter? There are a few reasons why birds migrate.

Do Wasps Die After They Sting?

Exploring the Life Cycle and Behavior of Wasps After Stinging

Do Wasps Die After They Sting?

A paper wasp queen creating a new colony Credit: Wikimedia/Alvesgaspar Wasps are a common sight during the summer months, and many of us have likely had an encounter with one that ended in a sting. But what happens to the wasp after it stings? Does it die? The short answer

Do Wasps Die After They Sting?

Exploring the Life Cycle and Behavior of Wasps After Stinging

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A paper wasp queen creating a new colony Credit: Wikimedia/Alvesgaspar Wasps are a common sight during the summer months, and many of us have likely had an encounter with one that ended in a sting. But what happens to the wasp after it stings? Does it die? The short answer

Saving the Bees: US Approves Innovative Vaccine for Pollinators

The honey bee – an important pollinator

The honey bee – an important pollinator, Credit: Wikimedia/Andreas Trepte A Novel Vaccine for Honey Bees Recently, the first vaccine in the world for honey bees was allowed to be used in the United States. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) gave a short-term license to the company, Dalen Animal Health,

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The honey bee – an important pollinator, Credit: Wikimedia/Andreas Trepte A Novel Vaccine for Honey Bees Recently, the first vaccine in the world for honey bees was allowed to be used in the United States. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) gave a short-term license to the company, Dalen Animal Health,

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