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August 25, 2025 · 5 min read
A few years ago, I got into ultra-low-budget found footage movies. You know the convention. Someone is recording while a disaster or horror is unfolding. Think Blair Witch. This article, coincidentally, also takes place in Maryland. So, imagine that a small town on the Chesapeake Bay’s eastern shore is plagued by mutant parasites, turning the […]
Whelp, it’s the last week of the year. 2025 sounds like something from an 80s cyberpunk movie. There has been a lot of crazy momentum on the astrophysics front lately. For more, check out this recap blog about how the universe may not actually be accelerating…time may just be flowing differently out there. Also, stay […]
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Imagine an exercise so gentle it feels like a graceful dance, yet so effective it can help prevent life-altering falls in older adults. Tai chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, is proving to be exactly that. As we age, maintaining balance becomes crucial—not just for preventing injuries but for staying independent and mobile. In fact, […]
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What if the universe’s accelerating expansion, one of modern cosmology’s biggest mysteries, isn’t real? For decades, we’ve attributed this phenomenon to the enigmatic dark energy. But recent research into supernovae just published on arXiv hints that this acceleration might be an illusion—caused not by a mysterious force, but by how time and space behave in […]
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In February 1959, nine Russian hikers set off into the Ural Mountains on an adventure that would become one of the 20th century’s most enduring mysteries. Found weeks later under chillingly bizarre circumstances, their deaths sparked countless theories—ranging from avalanches to UFOs. What truly happened that fateful night? Recent scientific research provides a compelling explanation […]
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Imagine walking through a dense forest. The air is still, the ground covered in a soft carpet of fallen leaves. Suddenly, a sound—a knock, a howl—breaks the silence. You freeze. Could it be? For decades, such moments have fueled the fascination with one of America’s most enduring legends: Bigfoot. Whether you believe in Bigfoot or […]
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Have you ever wondered if our snap judgments about someone’s attractiveness go beyond the numbers we assign on a scale? Imagine expressing how attractive you find someone not by rating them on a scale from 1 to 10 but by the strength of your grip. A recent study (that is bizarrely short) has introduced a […]
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Do we take a holiday break? Yes and no. We’ll still be using our normal monitoring systems, and the website will still be up and running. Maybe even some holiday-themed articles? But otherwise, we do spend time with our families and friends. Thanks for reading! Here’s what’s happening next week. Unlock Science Secrets Discover revolutionary […]
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Picture this: one year, the Atlantic is a hurricane hotspot with record-breaking storms. The next, it’s eerily calm. This dramatic flip-flop in storm activity is not just weather being moody—it’s a glimpse into our climate-altered future. Recent research reveals that the year-to-year variability in North Atlantic tropical cyclone (TC) activity is increasing. And this isn’t […]
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Imagine locking eyes with a lion. Even in a photo, that intense, piercing gaze sends a shiver down your spine. Why? New research suggests that the eyes of predators don’t just unsettle us—they command our attention in ways deeply rooted in our survival instincts. Scientists have long been fascinated by how primates, including humans and […]
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