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A Lesson From the Henrietta Lacks Story: Science Needs Your Cells

If you’ve ever wondered how small contributions can ripple across the world, the story of Henrietta Lacks is the perfect place to start. In 1951, a woman from Baltimore visited…

Milo Sterling September 25, 2025

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The ‘Sounds’ of Space as NASA’s Cassini Dives by Saturn

Have you ever wondered what space would sound like if we could actually hear it? Most of us picture space as silent—a vast, empty void. But thanks to NASA’s Cassini…

Milo Sterling September 23, 2025

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This Is a Giant Shipworm. You May Wish It Had Stayed In Its Tube.

Have you ever stumbled upon something so strange, so utterly alien, that you couldn’t quite look away-even if you wanted to? That’s exactly what happens when you meet a giant…

Milo Sterling September 22, 2025

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After Badger Buries Entire Cow Carcass, Scientists Go to the Tape

Introduction Picture this: you’re walking past a farm, and suddenly, you notice something utterly unbelievable—a fully buried cow carcass, and the only culprit is a single badger. I know, it…

Milo Sterling September 22, 2025

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A Genetic Oddity May Give Octopuses and Squids Their Smarts

Introduction Have you ever watched an octopus solve a puzzle or escape from an aquarium enclosure and thought, “How on earth is that possible?” It’s mesmerizing, almost magical-but science tells…

Milo Sterling September 21, 2025

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Dogs Do Their Duty for Science: How Our Canine Companions Are Changing the World

Introduction Have you ever watched a dog tilt its head, sniffing the air like it’s solving the universe’s mysteries? That quirky behaviour isn’t just adorable - it’s a window into…

Milo Sterling September 20, 2025