Dire Wolf Revival: Part Science, Part Sci-Fi
From Nation, For Nation - Pulse of the Nation
From genital gills to magnetic maps, turtles and tortoises are proof that nature’s wonders often come in slow-moving packages.
1. The Mary River Turtle’s Bizarre Gills
Meet the Mary River turtle (Elusor macrurus), Australia’s aquatic oddball that can breathe through… its nether regions.
These turtles sport filamentous structures inside their cloacas (that’s the multi-purpose rear exit), soaking up →
A Pacific island nation was even cut off from the internet (and world) due to a volcano!
When you stream a video, send a message, or scroll your feed, it feels instant, almost like magic.
But where does the internet come from? Would you believe that almost all of the world’s →
From Globe, For Globe - Pulse of the Planet
Is tryptophan really the sleep villain?
Thanksgiving dinner has a curious talent: it turns lively humans into slow-blinking creatures who migrate toward couches the moment the plates hit the sink. One minute you’re recounting the stuffing recipe, the next you’re melting into a pillow like butter.
So what is it about this meal that knocks us out every year? And why does the blame always land on the turkey? Let’s just say the turkey has been falsely accused.
The Turkey Myth: Is Tryptophan Really th →
Referenced By: ripleys.com
