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Animal Classification: A Taxonomy for All Living Things
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The taxonomy that Carl Linnaeus introduced in "Systema Naturae" set the stage for a uniform animal classification system.
Basic Biology test!
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Metabolism? Catabolism? Mitochondria? Taxonomy? Biology isn't the easiest of subjects, but there are some basics everyone should remember from their school days. Test your knowledge now!
Can you guess the scientific name of these common things?
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Did you know there's a mushroom called Spongiforma squarepantsii? Carl Linnaeus invented modern taxonomy and scientists have expanded this vocabulary over the years. Let's see how many scientific names you can guess correctly!
What's an Easy Way to Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?
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We'll show you both a quick and dirty way, and a precise, more complicated formula for converting Celsius to Fahrenheit (and vice versa).
How well do you know zoology?
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Animals ... we love 'em! But there's a lot more to the animal kingdom than YouTube videos of doggies and kitties. Test your knowledge of zoology with our quiz!
Preguntas sobre ciencia que deberías de saber.
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Todo el mundo debería de tener una idea del los procesos básicos que hacen que nuestro mundo funcione. Completa este quiz para ver cómo se te da el contestar a algunas de las preguntas fundamentales sobre ciencia. No te preocupes - no se trata de ciencias espaciales.
Ridiculous History: Breadfruit, the Bounty and the Birth of Globalization
HowStuffWorks looks at the story of how Lt. Bligh and his breadfruit expedition not only spawned a famous mutiny but also the start of global trade.
Most Types of Weed Fall Into 4 Categories
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When people ask about the types of weed, they usually mean the major biological categories and popular strains of the cannabis plant. Cannabis has been cultivated for thousands of years for fiber, medicine and recreational purposes, and today thousands of named strains are available to consumers.
Are Banana Spiders Harmless? Depends on Which You See
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Is the "banana spider" you're looking at the one that sits around harmlessly catching flies, or could its bite kill a small child? If we rely solely on common names, this question is complicated.
Where Do Axolotls Live and Why Do They Look So Strange?
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The axolotl, a critically endangered species, can regenerate virtually any of its limbs or organs and has a face that's totally irresistible.