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Biology

When the Forest Becomes a Graveyard of Zombie Ants

In the humid understory of a Thai rainforest, entire graveyards of ants cling to leaves in eerie silence. Their jaws are locked in a “death grip,” stalks of fungus bursting grotesquely from their heads. These aren’t ordinary corpses. They are the casualties of a parasite that doesn’t just kill—it controls minds first. But here’s where […]

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Psychology

One in Five Patients Suffer, but Few Dentists See This Effect

Around the world, millions of people avoid the dentist. In fact, about 15% of adults suffer from dental anxiety, and 3% live with a full-blown dental phobia. On the surface, it may sound like a minor issue—simply a case of nerves before sitting in the dental chair. But new research from a German team reveals […]

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Biology

Urea Meets Life’s Building Blocks

Every living thing on Earth—bacteria, plants, humans—depends on phosphorus. It’s in our DNA, our cell membranes, even the energy molecule ATP. But here’s the puzzle: before life existed, how did phosphorus hook onto simple organic molecules to form the first steps toward life? A new study brings us closer to the answer, and the surprising […]

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Geology

1,700 Lives Lost by a Silent Gas — Why?

Think of a soda bottle: when closed, the carbon dioxide (CO₂) dissolves into the liquid under pressure. But when you open it, bubbles rush out. Deep lakes near volcanic areas can behave similarly—except instead of fizz at your party, you get a cloud of invisible gas that can suffocate an entire village. In India or […]

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Biology

Next Week in Science, October 16, 2025

So here’s some cool news for the week. The discovery of KNM-ER 101000 in Kenya provides the first fossil hand and foot bones definitively linked to Paranthropus boisei, revealing that this species shared key features of dexterity and bipedalism with early Homo. The hand’s proportions indicate that P. boisei could perform human-like grips suitable for […]

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Biology

What Really Happens When Science Lets Bodies Rot

Every year, murder victims are left undiscovered for weeks, months, or even years. But what if the answer to solving these crimes lies in something as eerie as a field full of rotting corpses? Welcome to the unsettling world of body farms—research facilities where human cadavers are left to decompose in controlled conditions. These sites […]

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Psychology

During War, What Shapes a Country’s Image?

A single photo can move a million people. But what decides whether they move toward you—or away from you? A new scoping review of 56 studies (2015–2024) says a country’s wartime image rests on three pillars: history, diplomacy, and leadership. Let’s break that down in plain language, with real-world touchpoints you can use in your […]

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Psychology

Thrill vs. Threat

We came across a really cool blog,  “Understanding Risks in Leisure Activities: A Comprehensive Guide”, which explores the hidden dangers of popular sports and hobbies, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and accurately assessing these risks for safer participation. It addresses the psychological aspect of risk underestimation, particularly cognitive dissonance, which leads individuals to downplay the […]

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Biology

What Really Happened to South America’s Giants?

Twelve thousand years ago, giant ground sloths the size of cars, horse-like creatures with long skulls, and armored armadillos as big as Volkswagens roamed the plains of South America. Yet within just a few centuries, they were gone. For decades, scientists argued: was it climate change—or was it us? A new study from South America […]

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