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What If We Used 100% of Our Brain?
The idea that humans only use 10% of their brains is one of the most pervasive myths in popular culture. It has been repeated in self-help books, movies, and motivational…
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Astronomers Find the Quipu Supercluster, a Massive Cosmic Structure
For centuries, humanity has gazed at the night sky, searching for meaning in the vastness of the universe. Every so often, a discovery shakes the very foundation of our understanding,…
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STS-51L: The Challenger Tragedy and Christa McAuliffe’s Legacy
On January 28, 1986, Space Shuttle Challenger was ready for its space voyage. It carried seven astronauts including Christa McAuliffe, the first private civilian in space. However, just 73 seconds…
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What Happens If a Human Spends 10 Seconds on the Moon Without a Spacesuit?
The idea of stepping onto the Moon without a protective spacesuit may sound like a death sentence, but the reality is more nuanced. While prolonged exposure to space would be…
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Can Cold Showers Really Boost Your Dopamine Levels?
If you’ve ever jumped into an ice-cold shower and felt an immediate rush of energy, you’re not imagining things. That icy blast does more than just jolt you awake—it can…
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Sunita Williams Stuck in Space—Will She Return in 2025?
Sunita Williams From Space (Image Credit: NASA Astronauts) When Sunita Williams embarked on her latest space journey on June 5, 2024, alongside fellow astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore, she expected to…
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Is It Possible for a Human to Conquer the Mighty Olympus Mons?
Imagine standing at the base of Olympus Mons, the largest volcano in our solar system. It looms before you, rising an astonishing 22 kilometers (14 miles) above the Martian surface.…
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What are the two most unlikely animals to have successfully interbred?
Nature often surprises us with its ability to defy expectations, and the story of the Galapagos hybrid iguana is no exception. When we think of interbreeding in the animal kingdom,…
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What Happens If You Fall Into Saturn?
Saturn, the jewel of the solar system, has long captivated our imagination with its stunning rings and golden hues. But have you ever wondered what it would actually be like…
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Has Something (Possibly Human) Ever Left the Milky Way?
For centuries, we have looked up at the night sky, wondering what lies beyond our home galaxy. The Milky Way, an enormous spiral galaxy spanning around 100,000 light-years, holds hundreds…
