Plant-Based Meat: Nutrition Savior or Junk Food Imposter?

Plant based meat

The Hype In recent years, plant-based meat has grown in popularity worldwide. Many people prefer to fill their grocery carts with plant-based options, stating health, environmental, or, at times, ethical reasons. From the supermarket aisles to the menus of restaurants, plant-based meat is now widely available and has become a […]

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The Hype In recent years, plant-based meat has grown in popularity worldwide. Many people prefer to fill their grocery carts with plant-based options, stating health, environmental, or, at times, ethical reasons. From the supermarket aisles to the menus of restaurants, plant-based meat is now widely available and has become a

What Do Sloths Eat?

A sloth on a tree

A sloth on a tree, Credit: Wikimedia/ Daniella Maraschiello Sloths are known as the laziest mammals around. They hardly ever move, just hanging from trees all day. This makes you wonder – what do sloths eat that allows them to be so lazy? The secret is their plant-only diet. Sloths

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A sloth on a tree, Credit: Wikimedia/ Daniella Maraschiello Sloths are known as the laziest mammals around. They hardly ever move, just hanging from trees all day. This makes you wonder – what do sloths eat that allows them to be so lazy? The secret is their plant-only diet. Sloths

Why Don’t Whales Have Teeth Like We Do?

A Humpback Whale

Great question, Henry. Your teeth are an important part of your body. They help you chew your food so you can eat and grow strong. But if you ever thought about inviting a whale for dinner, think again! It’s true, some whales are toothless – but not all of them.

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Great question, Henry. Your teeth are an important part of your body. They help you chew your food so you can eat and grow strong. But if you ever thought about inviting a whale for dinner, think again! It’s true, some whales are toothless – but not all of them.

Do Whales Have Teeth?

In a whale’s mouth: baleen vs toothed whales

Humpback whale eating

Whales filter-feed on small crustaceans and small fish, consuming up to 2,000 lbs. food per day. Sounds like there’s always room for dessert! Credit: Wikimedia/NOAA. The National Marine Sanctuary System. Millions of people enjoy whale watching every year, thrilled to see a colossal whale breaching the ocean surface or its

Do Whales Have Teeth?

In a whale’s mouth: baleen vs toothed whales

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Whales filter-feed on small crustaceans and small fish, consuming up to 2,000 lbs. food per day. Sounds like there’s always room for dessert! Credit: Wikimedia/NOAA. The National Marine Sanctuary System. Millions of people enjoy whale watching every year, thrilled to see a colossal whale breaching the ocean surface or its

Can Turtles Live Without Their Shell?

Turtle

Turtles have long been surrounded by an air of mystery, captivating the imagination of scientists and the public alike. At the heart of this intrigue lies their remarkable shells – sturdy, protective, and utterly unique. These strong and natural marvels have sparked countless questions in the minds of young scientists,

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Turtles have long been surrounded by an air of mystery, captivating the imagination of scientists and the public alike. At the heart of this intrigue lies their remarkable shells – sturdy, protective, and utterly unique. These strong and natural marvels have sparked countless questions in the minds of young scientists,

Pickerelweed Plant

Pickerelweed Plant

Have you ever spotted those tall, purple flower spikes growing near a pond or lake? If so, you were probably looking at a pickerelweed plant. This genuinely fascinating plant has survived in shallow waters throughout the North American continent. So, without any further adieu, let’s jump right in and learn

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Have you ever spotted those tall, purple flower spikes growing near a pond or lake? If so, you were probably looking at a pickerelweed plant. This genuinely fascinating plant has survived in shallow waters throughout the North American continent. So, without any further adieu, let’s jump right in and learn

Do Wasps Have A Queen?

A young paper wasp queen

Imagine this: a teeny-tiny crown sitting on the head of a little wasp and her army of worker wasps bustling around to make her dreams come true. True royalty, indeed! While in reality, there is no crown and no royal, gem-studded throne, the concept of a wasp queen is still

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Imagine this: a teeny-tiny crown sitting on the head of a little wasp and her army of worker wasps bustling around to make her dreams come true. True royalty, indeed! While in reality, there is no crown and no royal, gem-studded throne, the concept of a wasp queen is still

From IIT to Google Waymo: A Woman Engineers Road to Success (Shilpa Gulati)

https://youtu.be/CcVDk8ziwi8?si=Jip87HSEjTR7zRC9 Have you ever walked into a room and instantly felt like an outsider? For many women in tech, like Shilpa Gulati, the Director of Engineering at Waymo, being the solitary female is an all too common reality throughout their career journeys. Shilpa calls it “an unnecessary obstacle women in

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https://youtu.be/CcVDk8ziwi8?si=Jip87HSEjTR7zRC9 Have you ever walked into a room and instantly felt like an outsider? For many women in tech, like Shilpa Gulati, the Director of Engineering at Waymo, being the solitary female is an all too common reality throughout their career journeys. Shilpa calls it “an unnecessary obstacle women in

What Are The Most Adaptable Animals?

Fox

In his ground-breaking work On the Origin of Species, Charles Darwin made one clear message: a species’ ability to survive doesn’t come from its smartness or strength, but its capacity to adapt to change around it. Here are some of the most adaptable animals on our planet. 10- Camels Camels,

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In his ground-breaking work On the Origin of Species, Charles Darwin made one clear message: a species’ ability to survive doesn’t come from its smartness or strength, but its capacity to adapt to change around it. Here are some of the most adaptable animals on our planet. 10- Camels Camels,

Understanding the Most Misunderstood Animals

Owl

Numerous animals have unfairly suffered from negative stereotypes perpetuated by human culture. These misunderstood creatures deserve to have their reputations reconsidered. Here are our top 10 misunderstood animals, as we aim to debunk myths and promote understanding. 10- Owls Owl, Credit; Wikimedia/Mdf Where they live: Owls are found globally, except in Antarctica.

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Numerous animals have unfairly suffered from negative stereotypes perpetuated by human culture. These misunderstood creatures deserve to have their reputations reconsidered. Here are our top 10 misunderstood animals, as we aim to debunk myths and promote understanding. 10- Owls Owl, Credit; Wikimedia/Mdf Where they live: Owls are found globally, except in Antarctica.

Why do bees have queens? 2 biologists explain this insect’s social structure – and why some bees don’t have a queen at all

Bees

When you think “bee,” you likely picture one species that lives all over the world: the honey bee. And honey bees have queens, a female who lays essentially all of the eggs for the colony. But most bees don’t have queens. With about 20,000 species of bees worldwide – that’s

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When you think “bee,” you likely picture one species that lives all over the world: the honey bee. And honey bees have queens, a female who lays essentially all of the eggs for the colony. But most bees don’t have queens. With about 20,000 species of bees worldwide – that’s

Can Turtles Breathe Underwater?

Green Sea Turtle

A Green Sea Turtle, Credit; Wikimedia/RobertoCostaPinto Turtles are fascinating creatures, but have you ever wondered can turtles breathe underwater? Although they live in water, turtles cannot breathe underwater like fish. In this article, we will discover how turtles breathe and the secrets of their ability to stay underwater for long

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A Green Sea Turtle, Credit; Wikimedia/RobertoCostaPinto Turtles are fascinating creatures, but have you ever wondered can turtles breathe underwater? Although they live in water, turtles cannot breathe underwater like fish. In this article, we will discover how turtles breathe and the secrets of their ability to stay underwater for long

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