Sometimes watching crows brings up a bit of a conundrum. Are they being entirely idiotic as they make a ruckus shouting at the top of their lungs and hop around stabbing anything that has the remotest chance of being edible with their beaks? Or are they elegant creatures with a […]
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Four Scientifically-Supported Coping Mechanisms to Keep You Going as clay Comes to a Close
Opening up StudyPlace for the daily grind and not being greeted by cheery, intriguing article titles about unpredictable camping trips or magical moose is going to be difficult. When a person begins to rely on the presence of something for a morale boost, even if they are unaware that they […]
When Normal People Become Instant Geniuses
One rainy day in 1994, a forty-two-year-old man named Tony Cicoria was making a call to his mother with a payphone and had just stepped out of the phone booth when he was struck by lightning. His heart stopped as he saw his own body lying face-down on the ground, […]
The Secret Language of Bacteria
Bacteria are incredibly powerful. They digest food, help trees grow, break down nutrients, make certain types of marine life (such as the squid above) glow, and account for about 90% of the cells in the human body. And, of course, bacteria like Salmonella and Streptococcus can quickly and completely ravage […]
Quantum Teleportation: Already a Reality
One of the biggest takeaways from online schooling is how much we need teleportation. While it’s easy to form friendships that span thousands of miles, it’s so much harder to travel that distance. So, when can we expect a teleportation device to finally solve all our problems? Even though the […]