Chernobyl's Radiotrophic Fungi: Nature's Unlikely Survivors

Chernobyl's Radiotrophic Fungi: Nature's Unlikely Survivors

A type of fungi discovered in Chernobyl that converts radiation into energy for growth.

Noctiluca Scintillans: Nature's Bioluminescent Sea Sparkle

Noctiluca Scintillans: Nature's Bioluminescent Sea Sparkle

Noctiluca scintillans, commonly known as 'sea sparkle', is a type of phytoplankton that glows in the dark.

Exploring the Ketsueki-Gata Personality Theory in Japan

Exploring the Ketsueki-Gata Personality Theory in Japan

In Japan, asking for one's blood type, or Ketsueki-gata is as common as asking for an astrological sign in Western countries. This is based on the belief that someone's blood type affects their personality.

Glass Frogs Boast Stunningly Transparent Abdominal Skin

Glass Frogs Boast Stunningly Transparent Abdominal Skin

Glass frogs are unique creatures with transparent abdominal skin that allows viewing their internal organs.

The Mysterious and Unpredicted Patterns of Pitch Behavior

The Mysterious and Unpredicted Patterns of Pitch Behavior

Pitch, a tar derivative, is classed as a very thick or viscous liquid despite looking and feeling like a solid.

Parasitic Catfish: Nature's Underwater Opportunists

Parasitic Catfish: Nature's Underwater Opportunists

The Candiru, a parasitic freshwater catfish native to the Amazon River, is known for its terrifying ability to swim up urine streams and enter the human body through various orifices.

Innovative Concrete That Repairs Itself When Damaged

Innovative Concrete That Repairs Itself When Damaged

A type of concrete has been developed that can heal its cracks, potentially increasing its lifespan and making infrastructure safer.

The Perpetual Lightning Storm: Nature's Endless Light Show

The Perpetual Lightning Storm: Nature's Endless Light Show

There is a place in Venezuela where a lightning storm has been going on for hundreds of years.

Exploring the Immortal Nature of the Mythical Hydra

Exploring the Immortal Nature of the Mythical Hydra

The Hydra, a tiny freshwater organism, may be biologically immortal due to its regenerative capabilities and lack of aging process.

Bob Ross's Tv Masterpieces Generously Donated to the Public

Bob Ross's Tv Masterpieces Generously Donated to the Public

Almost all of Bob Ross's landscape paintings, created for his PBS show 'The Joy of Painting,' are stored in a Smithsonian warehouse.

The Unique Green Blood Characteristics of Skinks Unveiled

The Unique Green Blood Characteristics of Skinks Unveiled

A group of lizards known as skinks found in New Guinea have green blood, which is caused by an excessive amount of bile pigment.

The Surprising Explosive Beginnings of the Underwater Match

The Surprising Explosive Beginnings of the Underwater Match

Phosphorus, an element vital for making underwater matches, was discovered accidentally while trying to make gold from urine.

Unintended Creation: How the Microwave Oven Came to Be

Unintended Creation: How the Microwave Oven Came to Be

The Microwave oven, a typical home appliance, was invented entirely by accident. While researching radars, Percy Spencer noticed that a candy bar in his pocket had started to melt due to microwave energy.

Understanding the Sleep Patterns of Snails in Detail

Understanding the Sleep Patterns of Snails in Detail

Certain snail species can sleep for three years.

Innovative Fire Alarm Uses Wasabi Scent to Wake up Sleepers

Innovative Fire Alarm Uses Wasabi Scent to Wake up Sleepers

A fire alarm designed specifically for the visually impaired using the scent of wasabi, a pungent Japanese horseradish, to alert people of danger.

Rhnull: The Ultra-Rare and Highly Valuable Golden Blood Type

Rhnull: The Ultra-Rare and Highly Valuable Golden Blood Type

There is a blood type named Rhnull, also known as 'golden blood,' characterized by the complete absence of Rh antigens on the red blood cells. It's extremely rare and considered golden because anyone with a rare blood type in the Rh system can accept it.

The Sonic Echoes: Unveiling Ancient Pottery's Resonance

The Sonic Echoes: Unveiling Ancient Pottery's Resonance

Identical ancient pots discovered in different places had the same resonant frequency, suggesting that ancient civilizations had extensive knowledge of sound and resonance.

Salvatore Garau's Invisible Art: a Modern Phenomenon

Salvatore Garau's Invisible Art: a Modern Phenomenon

In 2021, Italian artist Salvatore Garau sold an invisible sculpture for €15,000, challenging traditional perceptions of art and sparking debates about its intangible nature.

Silent Duck: Innovating Therapy with Stealth Techniques

Silent Duck: Innovating Therapy with Stealth Techniques

Stanford University coined the term duck syndrome, which describes the condition of falsely appearing calm and composed on the surface while internally experiencing distress or struggle.

Acoustic Horizons: The Mystery of the Sonic Black Hole

Acoustic Horizons: The Mystery of the Sonic Black Hole

Scientists have created a' Sonic Black Hole' by simulating a black hole on a small scale using sound waves.

The Hummingbird's Fascinating and Unique Flight Techniques

The Hummingbird's Fascinating and Unique Flight Techniques

Contrary to common belief, hummingbirds do not hover in the air by flapping their wings. They have a unique flight mechanism that involves rotating their wings in circles.

The Marvel of Turritopsis Dohrnii: The Immortal Jellyfish

The Marvel of Turritopsis Dohrnii: The Immortal Jellyfish

Turritopsis dohrnii, also known as the 'immortal jellyfish', seemingly possesses the ability to age backwards.

The Contrabass Balalaika: a Unique Giant Russian Instrument

The Contrabass Balalaika: a Unique Giant Russian Instrument

The contrabass balalaika is a Russian stringed instrument that is far larger than the more well-known, triangular-shaped balalaika. Due to its size, it requires a stand for support when being played.

The Serendipitous Invention That Changed Warfare: Gunpowder

The Serendipitous Invention That Changed Warfare: Gunpowder

Gunpowder, an essential part of many significant historical events and inventions, was an accidental discovery from a quest for immortality.