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Will Black Soldier Fly Maggots Save Humanity?
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Black soldier fly larvae are useful in myriad ways that just might feed the world and save humanity. HowStuffWorks looks at these amazing creatures.
Quick Tips: Why do I break out after I get my eyebrows waxed?
If you have acne-prone skin, you never know what will make you break out. Eyebrow waxing and eyebrow threading may cause unwanted pimples. Find out why!
Trovants Are Stones That Seem to Grow, Move and Reproduce
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Trovants, found only in a small town in Romania, are stones that actually seem to move and grow. But are they alive?
What Exactly Is the Eye of the Sahara, aka the Richat Structure?
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In the western Sahara Desert lies a natural wonder that has intrigued scientists and adventurers for centuries. Known as the Richat Structure - or, more commonly, the Eye of the Sahara - this massive geological formation resembles a giant eye.
Solar Storm + Earth's Magnetic Field = Auroras Galore
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In 1859, the Carrington Event was the most intense global solar storm ever recorded. The effects were felt all over the Earth.
Freshwater Jellyfish Are Too Tiny to Sting Humans
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Freshwater jellyfish may sound like an oxymoron—because jellyfish live in the ocean, right? Not all of them. Craspedacusta sowerbii, also called the peach blossom jellyfish, thrives in rivers, lakes and even gravel pits.
Phineas Gage and the Birth of Modern Neuroscience
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In the annals of neuroscience, few names are as memorable as Phineas Gage. His story remains a foundational example for both medical and psychology students, bridging medicine, psychology and history.
The Wolf Eel Can Chomp on Sand Dollars and Sea Urchins
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With their serpentine bodies, massive jaws and slightly grumpy expressions, the wolf eel is one of the most misunderstood creatures beneath the waves.
The Mountain Chicken Is Actually an Endangered Frog
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The mountain chicken is not a bird at all. It is a critically endangered frog known formally as Leptodactylus fallax, once one of the largest frogs in the world. Today this amphibian species survives on just two islands in the Caribbean: Montserrat and Dominica.
How the MQ-9 Reaper Works
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Early unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) primarily carried out reconnaissance missions in war zones, but the Reaper packs some serious heat. Is there anything more foreboding than a drone with a Hellfire missile?