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Recent Archives
Bee Espionage
Stingless bees can detect the odor markings of others and steal their food sources.
Attractiveness
Maternal grandmothers like their grandkids the best, paternal grandfathers the least; and a person’s physical attractiveness depends on their other qualities.
Dinosaur Skin
Will scientists ever figure out what color dinosaurs’ skins were? (Can guess based on whether they wanted to blend or show off)
Dissolving Glass
Glass fibers that dissolve in the body can be used to reinforce bone as it heals.
Dog Breeds
Are there any two dog breeds that could be considered different species? (Some breeds do have difficulty breeding, but it doesn’t necessarily make them different species.)