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Neptune: the Blue Planet

Neptune, the furthest planet away from the sun, is often known as "the Blue Planet". Learn more about this massive ice giant.

July 6, 2017 14:11

Longest Living Animals On Earth

Human life expectancies may have increased significantly over the last century, but we are still no match for these creatures.

June 8, 2017 17:52

What is an Osmoconformer?

In biology, an osmoconformer is the name given to marine organisms who conform to changes in the concentration of seawater.

June 6, 2017 16:52

What is a Stenohaline Organism?

A stenohaline organism refers to an organism that can only survive in water of a certain degree of salinity.

June 6, 2017 16:35

List of Euryhaline Organisms

An euryhaline organism is an animal that is able to live in fresh water, salt water, and all waters in between.

June 6, 2017 16:12

What is an Euryhaline Organism?

In biology, an euryhaline organism refers to a creature's ability to adapt to a wide range of water types that range in salinity.

June 6, 2017 16:10

How Are Tumbleweeds Formed?

A tumbleweed is a combination of plants that have formed together, detached from their roots, and tumbled away in the wind, hence their name.

June 6, 2017 15:34

The Largest Submarine Fan On Earth

With a length of about 3000 km, width of about 1000 km, and a maximum thickness of 16.5 km, the Bengal Fan is the largest submarine fan on Earth.

June 6, 2017 15:23

What is a Living Fossil?

Living fossils are animals whose modern existence closely resembles that of their prehistoric ancestors, indicating a slow evolution rate.

June 6, 2017 15:20

What Is Quicksand?

Unlike popular belief, it is impossible to drown in quicksand unless the trapped person starts panicking which might lead to deeper sinking of the body.

June 5, 2017 14:39

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