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35 Nearly Unfathomable Findings from the World of Science

The world of science is truly amazing — and kinda brain-melting

35 Nearly Unfathomable Findings from the World of Science

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These stories from the world of science will make you sit up straight and take notice. Even better? There’s no test, so you don’t have any pressure here either — just the opportunity to learn something that might come in handy when you need a science-y fact in a particular social situation.

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Star Trek's warp drive is (a litter) closer to becoming a reality CRACKED.COM Inspired by Star Trek, physicists are theoretically closer to understanding how the sci-fi propulsion system would be possible. — Scientific American

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Sleep helps us form lasting memories GRACKED.COM New research shows that sleep helps us connect specific memories to fear and may hint sleep disruption might be responsible for generalized anxiety. — Science Daily

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The fat-tailed dwarf lemur is our closest hibernating relative CRACKED.COM This year, the lemur went into hibernation for the first time in captivity and so far it appears to be a success. — Science Daily

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Lyrebirds

Male lyrebirds deceive females into mating GRACKED.COM Some lyrebirds will imitiate the alarm calls of birds spotting a predator when a potential mate is about to leave, scaring her into staying with him to mate. — Scientific American

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There is no gay gene However, in a study of almost half a million people, scientists have discovered genetics explain up to 25% of same-sex behavior (or at least explain why some people are more open to same-sex experiences). CRACKED.COM — Science

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Cyberbullying

Cyberbullies are more likely to have an internet addiction IDIOT! 50 LOSER 66 HATE U 76 !@#$%#@ CRACKED.COM Being male, being more addicted to the internet, and spending more hours online all contribute to being more likely to be a cyberbully. — Science Daily

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A narwhal's tusk tells its story like rings on a tree CRACKED.COM A layer of growth is added each year to a narwhal's tusk, which can give us details on its life by its length and thickness. — ScienceDaily

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The oldest known mammal's cavities are 55 million years old CRACKED.COM The cavities were found in the Microsyops latidens, who probably got the cavities from eating fruit. — EurekAlert

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Researchers discovered a 3,000-year-old shark attack victim CRACKED.COM The hunter-gatherer was discovered to have 790 deep, serrated injuries. Не was buried in a communal burial ground. — ScienceDaily

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Atheists are more likely to judge morality based on consequences CRACKED.COM Religious people are more likely to support morals that promote group cohesion, like authority. Both groups share morals that protect the vulnerable. — Science Daily

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The bites of a younger T-Rex were less impactful than an adult's CRACKED.SOM A lion's bite averages 1300 Newtons. An adult t-rex was capatable of 60,000 Newtons. Even if a young T-Rex wasn't as powerful, it still would be terrifying. — Science Daily

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Gesturing while learning helps you understand better CRACKED.COM New research shows that spontaneous hand movements can help students remember information better. — Scientific American

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Same-gender couples have higher-quality interactions than heterosexual couples The study's researcher explained, When male and female partners interact, they may do so from a culturally imposed frame wherein men and women are considered 'opposites,' which creates more potential for tension in interactions. CRACKED.COM — ScienceDaily

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Cephalopods have been around for 522 million years. GRACKED.COM New fossils indicate that cephalopods (whose modern descendants include squids and octopuses) may be 30 million years older than previously thought. — Science Daily

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Astronomy

Astronomers discover that the Milky Way isn't unusual CRACKED.COM Instead of developing in a violent unique way as previously thought (not to be confused with the Big Bang), astronomers realized our galaxy was developed in a boring, typical way ... meaning there's similar galaxies out there. — Are there bored human-like creatures, scrolling through weird facts on their mobile devices, too?

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Repeated eye contact makes conversations more engaging CRACKED.COM A researcher explains, Moments of eye contact seem to signal when we have achieved shared understanding and need to contribute our independent voice. — EurekAlert

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Frogs are dealing with their own pandemic CRACKED.COM A deadly fungus has killed 90 species of amphibians. Researchers are working on new treatments to save ecosystems. — New Scientist

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Disagreeing uses a lot of your brain CRACKED.COM In disagreement, you use more brain real estate than in agreement. Don't argue this; it might make your brain hurt. — Science Daily

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Math

Reading makes you better at... math? SOCM 1,3,5,7,9,11,13.15,17 + A 3 Aa 6 6+0=6 2 I В EST + 2- 7 a2+b2=C2 OH 15-2=13 RCM 10x3=30 Ff 09 LIM b 10+13=23 SCM A 12 cm O O &h on 7x2=14 OH 5x3=15 C ccoo ZI ov!! 32 CRACKED.COM 6cm _ALVBL 12 cm AC2 The part of your brain that is responsible for being able to read is also used during previously considered unrelated activities, like multiplication. — Source

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Stem Cells

Scientists were able to repair spinal cords with patients' own stem cells CRACKED.COM In one test group, half of patients with spinal cord injuries saw substantial improvement after receiving stem cell injections. — ScienceDaily

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Same-sex Couples

Same-sex couples don't influence their child's gender identity There is no major difference in the gender identity development of children raised by same-sex parents compared to those adopted by different-sex couples. CRACKED.COM — ScienceDaily

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You walk slower with a partner. CRACKED.COM Your partner is probably holding you back, walking-wise. If you're holding hands, you walk even slower. — Science Daily

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The Big Bang

Scientists revealed what happened during the first microsecond of the Big Bang Dark Energy Accelerated Expansion Afterglow Light Pattern Dark Ages Development of 375,000 yrs. Galaxies, Planets, etc. Inflation Quantum Fluctuations 1st Stars about 400 million yrs. CRACKED.COM The Big Bang is believed to have started with Quark-Gluon Plasma, the first matter which is now understood to be a fluent liquid, that would go on to become the building blocks of life. — EurekAlert!

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Researchers are successfully potty-training COWS CRACKED.COM In an experiment to help reduce air pollution in the future, researchers were able to train 11 out of 16 calves to use a latrine. — EurekAlert

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Heat Waves

The recent heatwave cooked more than one billion sea creatures to death. CRACKED.COM To the surprise of experts, over a billion creatures died along the Vancouver coast, which may lead to a destabilized ecosystem. — Scientific American

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2020 and 2016 were the warmest years on record CRACKED.COM NASA analysis confirms that the last seven years have been hottest on Earth that we know of, due to the impact of human activities. — Science Daily

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Astronauts may have impaired ability to recognize others' emotions CRACKED.COM In experiments, researchers haven't determined if this an effect of simulated microgravity on the brain or isolation. — EurekAlert!

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Social Media

Being authentic on social media will make you happier CRACKED.COM People who display their authentic, not idealized, self online report greater levels of life satisfaction. — Scientific American

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As much as 1.7% of the population is intersex One definition for intersex is people who have innate sex characteristics that don't fit medical and social norms for female or male bodies. CRACKED.COM — Intersex Human Rights Australia

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Human brains grow to have 3x as many neurons as chimps and apes GRAGKED.COM Scientists recently discovered a key molecular switch that can make the difference in the growth. — ScienceDaily

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Lizards

Some lizards can scuba-dive using bubbles CRACKED.COM Using bubbles attached to their snouts, some Anolis lizards can breathe underwater. — EurekAlert!

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Screen Time

Screen time may have social benefits for kids CRACKED COM School-aged children who spend more time in front of screens are more likely to have close friends but are slightly more likely to have disturbed sleep, attention disorders, or lower grades. — ScienceDaily

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Strip Clubs

Adult entertainment clubs actually decrease sex crimes CRACKED.COM Researchers found that opening an escort service or strip club in an area may decrease sex crimes by up to 13%. — EurekAlert!

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Scientists can tell drug usage from sewage samples CRACKED.COM The Netherlands, Australia New Zealand, and the USA (in order) have the highest rates of party drugs use, as determined by wastewater samples. — Science Daily

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A single head injury may increase your risk of dementia CRACKED.COM A single head injury increases your risk of dementia later in life, while more injuries increase that risk. — Science Daily

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