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What is electroreception and how do sharks use it?
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Sharks use electroreception to locate prey. Learn how the elasmobranch family uses electroreception and what ions have to do with electroreception.
The Great Flood: More Than a Myth?
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Many cultures have a flood myth -- an ancient story of a deluge that swallowed the Earth. So could a great flood really have happened, and how would we be able to tell?
Horsetail: Herbal Remedies
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Horsetail is a primitive plant used in many herbal remedies. Learn how horsetail can treat bladder conditions and boost hair, bone and nail strength.
How can an octopus make itself look like another animal?
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Octopus camouflage is essential to survival in the depths of the ocean. Learn how octopus camouflage wards against predators like sharks and rays.
Did climate change create a mysterious civilization 5,000 years ago?
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Climate change can effect civilization, a phenomenon demonstrated by the mound builders of Peru. Learn how climate change can effect civilization.
Legless Lizard vs. Snake: Are They Actually Different Animals?
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The legless lizard is an entirely different creature from its slithery look-alike, the snake. Learn about the legless lizard evolution and more.
Activities with Rocks and Stones
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Rock activities are a rockin' good time. Unlike rocks, however, these summer activities will have kids moving. Read on to learn how to have rocky fun.
17 Bits of Nostalgia from 1957
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'American Bandstand' hit the airwaves, and the Russians launched 'Sputnik'. Read about these and more in our list of 17 bits of nostalgia from 1957.
Paintings by Gustave Caillebotte
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Gustave Caillebotte was an Impressionist painter, whose personal wealth was a cornerstone in the Impressionist exhibitions. Learn about his work.
Will the Leaning Tower of Pisa ever fall?
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Pisa without its precariously tilted landmark is like San Francisco without the Golden Gate or London without Buckingham Palace. Will the peculiarly enduring tower ever vanish from the Italian skyline?