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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

The Silent Erosion: How Hate Speech Numbs Our Empathy

Imagine this: You’re scrolling through social media and come across a comment section where hateful remarks fly like daggers. You brush it off, maybe even roll your eyes, thinking, “It’s just words.” But what if these words are doing more than just upsetting you momentarily? What if they are quietly dulling your empathy, changing how […]

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Next Week in Science, August 23, 2024

Here’s what we have on tap for next week. Seems pretty normal, right? Wait….music and coitus? Unlock Science Secrets: Discover revolutionary research and innovative discoveries with ‘This Week in Science’! Designed for educators and science lovers, our free weekly newsletter offers insights that can transform your approach to science. Sign up now and deepen your […]

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Psychology

DSM BE GONE!

When you think of mental health, terms like depression, anxiety, or PTSD might come to mind. These are diagnoses many of us are familiar with, often based on what’s known as the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) or ICD (International Classification of Diseases). But have you ever wondered if these labels truly […]

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Biology

Venomless Spiders?

Imagine you’re a spider (if you’re a nut), perched delicately in your web, waiting for a meal to stumble into your silken trap. Now, picture yourself without one of the key tools most spiders rely on: venom. How would you survive? This is the reality for the Uloboridae family of spiders, who have developed a […]

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Biology

The Aging Waves

How Molecular Waves Shape Our Lives Aging is inevitable—each wrinkle, each gray hair a testament to the years we’ve lived. But what if I told you that aging doesn’t just happen gradually? Instead, it surges in waves, with profound changes occurring at specific points in our lives. Imagine these waves as the invisible currents beneath […]

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Biology

Understanding Pandemics: Past, Present, and Future

Have you ever wondered why diseases like COVID-19, the flu, or even the ancient plague have caused such widespread impact? These events aren’t just random; they follow patterns influenced by our interactions with the environment and animals. This blog will dive into the fascinating world of pandemics, explaining how they start, spread, and what we […]

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Next Week in Science, August 16, 2024

To everything, turn turn turn There is a season, turn turn turn. For us, summer is coming to a close. So, it’s kind of fitting that this incredible article on the seasons of life was published. We’ll have a blog about it next week. Here’s what we have in store for you all. Unlock Science Secrets: […]

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