by Dictionary Scoop Give it a bit of time, and even the tiniest, most obscure corner of human knowledge will develop its own terminology. And the biggest generator of a specific lexicon in the world is science. Stepping into the realm of scientific discovery, we encounter a captivating linguistic landscape adorned with unusual …
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What On Earth?! Strange Secrets Of The Planet
by Dictionary Scoop Our planet is full of strange phenomena that continue to intrigue and puzzle scientists and curious minds alike. From bizarre weather patterns to unique geological structures, Earth’s quirks often defy explanation, and some of these mysteries are downright mind-blowing. Let’s dive into some of the most unexpected and fascinating facts about our …
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Sleep Researcher Details The Perfect Nap
by Talar Moukhtarian Wired.com You’re in the middle of the afternoon, eyelids heavy, focus slipping. You close your eyes for half an hour and wake up feeling recharged. But later that night, you’re tossing and turning in bed, wondering why you can’t drift off. That midday snooze which felt so refreshing at the …
“Life Changing” Gene Therapy Restores Vision
by Kevin Burton Been reading with joy, a small flood of stories about people having sight restored through gene therapy. Voretigene neparvovec, sold under the brand name Luxturna, is a gene therapy medication for the treatment of Leber congenital amaurosis, according to Wikipedia. The US Food and Drug Administration approved Luxturna, in December of …
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Rocket Science Like You’ve Never Seen It
by Dictionary Scoop NASA may be all about exploring space, but they have also improved life on Earth, did you know that? For example, the sneakers you use to go for a run every week, that’s NASA’s work. The agency’s innovations have made their way into our everyday routines in surprising ways. Let’s …
Long-Lasting Innovations From Ancient Rome
by Kevin Burton The Wednesday before Valentine’s Day I posted a story about a cruel and unusual dating ritual that came from ancient Rome. The cruel part was men beating women with animal skins as part of a Valentine’s Day tradition. The unusual part was the women were eager for this! It was …
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The Latest Ripoff: Surveillance Pricing
by Charlotte Cowles thecut.com It’s 5 a.m. and your toddler is crying. His forehead is hot. You remember, cursing yourself, that you are out of Tylenol. You squint at your phone and order more, selecting the quickest delivery option. Actually, that’s not soon enough. You pay the $2 fee so that it will …
Giving Women Credit Where Credit Is Due
by Dictionary Scoop Did you know that women made many scientific contributions, but their names were hidden and their discoveries attributed to men? This phenomenon is so common that it even has a name: the Matilda Effect. American historian of science Margaret W. Rossiter coined the term in 1993 in honor of Matilda Joslyn Gage, …
Flowing Facts About Wonderful Waterfalls
by interestingfacts.com Waterfalls are still a scientific enigma. Though people have admired their beauty and power for years, only in the last few decades have geologists focused on the forces that give rise to them and the unique ecosystems they support. Here’s the word on waterfalls, from the science behind them to their impact …
Illuminating Facts About The Northern Lights
by Nicole Garner Meeker interestingfacts.com If seeing the northern lights is on your bucket list, you’re not alone. Catching a glimpse of what some call “nature’s fireworks” is an increasingly popular tourist attraction, one that beckons travelers northward toward the Arctic Circle. Gracing the sky in streaks of green, red, and occasionally purple or …
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