Some words affect us more than others. It boils down to how they sound

Not all words are created equal – and those that sound more surprising are more likely to grab our attention and stick in our ...

Here's the most venomous snake in California and what to do if you are bitten

Rattlesnakes are the only native venomous snakes in California. Here's where they live and what to do if you are bitten.
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Red pandas make unusual and adorable vocal sounds

Red pandas, adorable and elusive creatures native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China, emit a variety of ...

Why Snake Venom Is Evolving Faster Than Any Other Animal Weaponry — A Herpetologist Explains

When a snake displays its fangs, it’s showing off one of evolution’s greatest weapons. This is because snake venom is not a ...

From villain to zodiac hero: how Zootopia 2’s snake character has made the film a global hit

Released in the Year of The Snake, and with clear nods to East Asian culture, Disney’s latest animated feature has smashed ...
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Sound And Water Make Weird Vibes In Microgravity

NASA astronaut [Don Pettit] shared a short video from an experiment he performed on the ISS back in 2012, demonstrating the effects of sound waves on water in space. Specifically, seeing what happens ...
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From Scales to Secretions: Slithering Towards a Better Understanding of Snakes

Snakes have intrigued scientists for centuries. Studying these serpents has offered clues into their bodies, venom chemistry, ...
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These Hognose Snakes Have The Most Dramatic Defense Technique You've Ever Seen

Hognoses can also become prey for a lot of other species, such as raccoons, opossums, other snakes, and birds of prey. To ...