Mantis Shrimp: Extraordinary Masters of Color Perception
Mantis shrimps can see a variety of colors that are invisible to humans.
Animals
ScienceHow Fruit Flies Contributed to Nobel Prize-Winning Research
Did you know that the humble fruit fly has greatly contributed to scientific research, leading to multiple Nobel Prizes?
ScienceThe Revolutionary Discovery and Impact of Radiocarbon Dating
Due to a fortuitous incident in Willard Libby's life, he discovered the process of radiocarbon dating which later fetched him a Nobel prize in Chemistry.
AnimalsUnderstanding the Immense Length of the Blue Whale
A blue whale is the largest animal ever known to have existed, longer than three school buses.
AnimalsCows Form Strong Friendship Bonds With Fellow Herd Members
Cows are social animals and can form strong bonds with specific individuals in their herds, often referred as 'best friends'.
RecordsThe Longest Time Between Two Twins Being Born Is 87 Days
Two twins, Amy and Katie Elliot hold the Guinness World Record for the longest interval between the birth of twins.
AnimalsBanana Slug: UCSC’s Unconventional and Unique Mascot
UCSC’s mascot, the Banana Slug, symbolizes nonconformity and environmental awareness, chosen by students to reflect the university’s unique spirit and values.
ScienceUnderstanding the Constant Velocity of Light in a Vacuum
Light travels faster than anything else in the universe.
AnimalsAncient Penguins Once Stood as Tall as Average Human Beings
Penguins were once as tall as humans.
SpaceVoyager's Golden Record: Humanity's Message to the Stars
Voyager spacecrafts carry a Golden Record with greetings in 55 languages.
GeographyExploring the Earth’s Ocean: Discovering Its Deepest Point
The Mariana Trench is the deepest point in Earth's oceans
ScienceThe Gradual Deceleration of Earth's Rotational Speed
Earth's rotation is gradually slowing down.
AnimalsUnderstanding the Brief Lifespan of a Common Housefly
Contrary to common belief, the average housefly lives for a month, not a day.
AnimalsPolar Bears Predominantly Use Their Left Paws for Tasks
Most polar bears favor their left paw over their right one, thereby considered as 'left-handed' or 'left-pawed'.
AnimalsCyber Bees: Digital Flight Patterns of Honeybees Unveiled
A honeybee can fly approximately 15 miles per hour.
HealthComprehending the High-Speed Force Behind Human Sneezes
Sneezes travel at an extremely high speed.
AnimalsThe Intriguing Anatomy: Exploring the Heart of a Shrimp
A shrimp's heart is located in its head.
AnimalsA Gathering of Flamingos Is Referred to as a Flamboyance
The collective term used for a group of flamingos is 'flamboyance'.
AnimalsKoala's Remarkable Sleep Patterns: a Daily Rest Fest
Koalas sleep up to 22 hours a day.
RecordsIntroducing the World's Most Gigantic and Impressive Flower
The Rafflesia arnoldii holds the record for being the world's largest flower.
AnimalsExploring the Marvelous Traits and Habits of Mosquitoes
Some mosquitoes enjoy sugar more than blood!
RecordsRecord-Breaking: Longest Non-Stop Commercial Flight on Earth
Singapore Airlines currently holds the record for the longest non-stop commercial flight route.
RecordsThe Global Giant: The World's Largest Soup Creation
The record for the world's largest pot of soup was set in Ecuador.
EngineeringExploring the Mechanics and History of Revolving Doors
Revolving doors were invented to prevent drafts in buildings.
