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Elysia chlorotica: The Leaf That Lives—But It’s a Slug
Is it a leaf or a living creature? You wouldn’t know just by looking at it! Elysia chlorotica is a small, green sea slug with a mind-bending secret: it can make its own food from sunlight. Yes, you read that right—an animal that behaves like a plant!A Solar-Powered Super SlugWhat’s
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Origami-Inspired Paper Packaging Aims to Replace Plastic
Finnish researchers have developed an innovative machine that folds thick paper into origami-inspired packaging, offering a sustainable alternative to bubble wrap and foam. This new approach combines traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology to tackle the growing demand for eco-friendly packaging.A Shift Away From PlasticAs online shopping continues to thrive, companies
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Bananas Are Berries, but Strawberries Are Not
Have you ever thought about the fact that bananas are technically berries, but strawberries aren’t? Or that peanuts aren’t actually nuts? These are just a few examples of how our everyday language and assumptions often don’t match up with scientific reality. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of these
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Crimson Sunbird Using Banana Flower Petal as Bathtub
A Crimson Sunbird female refreshing herself with the water which is stored in the petal of an ornamental banana flower as if nature creates a floral bathtub for her.This is a fairytale-like scene captured by photographer Rahul Singh. He has photographed the wildlife around his home in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal,
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