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Freshwater vs Saltwater: A Tale of Two Waters

July 28, 2025 · 5 min read

I just spent a week at the beach staring at the ocean and really starting to think: Why is a sip from the ocean a terrible idea, while lake water (if clean) is okay? In this post, we’ll dive (pun intended) into what sets freshwater and saltwater apart, why the Earth has both types, how […]

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Psychology

You Can Trick Your Brain into Growing a Sixth Finger

Ever wanted a superpower? Your brain might already have one. No, seriously. With just a mirror, a rubber finger, and some strategic stroking (not the weird kind, promise), researchers managed to convince people they had six fingers. Not metaphorically—these folks felt the touch, owned the finger, and swore it was part of their body. And […]

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Psychology

Wait—You Can Dream About a Body You Never Had?

Let’s play a quick game: Close your eyes and picture yourself in a dream. You might be flying, losing your teeth, or running late for school again (ugh). But here’s the question—what body are you dreaming with? Now, here’s the twist: What if you were born without a limb… would you still dream of having […]

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Science News Round Up, April 14, 2025

Time is Running Out—Expand Your Scientific Insight! Receive trusted insights that empower you to understand and contribute to the world of science. Our fully independent, self-funded work depends on your subscription. 🔥 Your action matters—share this blog right now to expand our critical network of knowledge seekers! Climate protest jail term deemed ‘disproportionate’ The sentencing […]

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Science News Round Up, April 11, 2025

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Biology

Is Nature Getting More Boring?

ou know that sinking feeling when you see a new strip mall where a forest used to be? Or when every fast food joint looks the same, no matter the city? It’s easy to assume that human activity is turning the planet into one giant, boring copy-paste of concrete and pigeons. Scientists have worried about […]

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Psychology

The Test That Flipped the Script on Police Bias

What if everything you thought you knew about detecting discrimination was—statistically speaking—flawed? That’s exactly what a group of researchers just uncovered when they applied a powerful new method to millions of police stops in California. And the results? Jaw-dropping. The test didn’t just suggest racial bias in policing—it confirmed it in a way we’ve never […]

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Science News Recap, April 9, 2025

Urgent: Stay Ahead in Science Innovation! Join thousands of science enthusiasts and professionals staying at the forefront of discovery. Subscribe for free and help sustain our self-funded delivery of essential insights every week. 🚨 Act now—share this blog to strengthen our reach and impact! A pipeline company filed hundreds of lawsuits against landowners. Now its […]

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