Fun fact: the northernmost point of Brazil is actually closer to Canada than it is to the southernmost point of Brazil. This might come as a surprise to many people, as Brazil is often associated with tropical beaches and warm weather, but the country actually extends quite far north and south. The northernmost point of Brazil is called Monte Caburaí, and it is located in … [Read more...] about The Surprising Geography of Brazil: The Northernmost Point is Closer to Canada Than the Southernmost Point
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Can You Hear Plants Cry? The Surprising World of Ultrasonic Plant Sounds
Plants have long been thought of as silent beings, simply existing and growing without making any noise. But a recent study published in the journal Cell has found that plants can actually produce “airborne sounds” when they are stressed or in need of water. These sounds are too high-pitched for most humans to hear, but some animals might be able to pick them up. The … [Read more...] about Can You Hear Plants Cry? The Surprising World of Ultrasonic Plant Sounds
The Surprising Eyesight of Horseshoe Crabs: A Closer Look at Their 10 Eyes
Horseshoe crabs are fascinating creatures that have been around for millions of years, and despite their armored appearance, they have a surprising ability - they can see. Horseshoe crabs have ten eyes, which are located in different parts of their body. The most prominent eyes of horseshoe crabs are their compound eyes, which are located on the prosoma, the front part of … [Read more...] about The Surprising Eyesight of Horseshoe Crabs: A Closer Look at Their 10 Eyes
Perseverance Discovered Some Surprising Trash On Mars
A piece of its descent module was discovered far from the landing site, with no explanation as to how it got there. Humanity seems to have a habit of leaving rubbish behind wherever we go. Garbage may be found all the way from the Mariana Trench to the Himalayas. As NASA's Perseverance is demonstrating, other worlds are obviously not immune to this. The rover has captured a … [Read more...] about Perseverance Discovered Some Surprising Trash On Mars
Surprising Survey: 40% of American Children Believe Hot Dogs and Bacon Come from Plants
A recent study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology has uncovered some surprising insights into the perceptions of 4 to 7-year-old American children regarding the origins of common foods. The research team of psychologists presented a variety of foods to 176 child participants and asked them to categorize them as either plant-based or animal-based. The results … [Read more...] about Surprising Survey: 40% of American Children Believe Hot Dogs and Bacon Come from Plants