Beneath Antarctica’s Ice, Traces of Ancient Forests Persist
Antarctica is a continent of ice, but it is also a vault of deep time. Beneath and around its frozen…
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The Real ‘Zombie’ Fungus: How Cordyceps Hijacks Insects and Shapes Forests
A still-green leaf trembles in the understory. Clinging to its underside, an ant hangs motionless, mandibles locked tight, while a…
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When Fiber Meets Your Microbiome: Why Some Bodies Absorb Fewer Calories
For six tightly controlled days, volunteers lived in sealed rooms where every breath, bite, and bathroom break was measured. The…
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Bangkok’s Accidental Aquarium: How an Abandoned Mall Became a Mosquito Fix
In Bangkok’s historic center, an abandoned department store turned into a shimmering, rain-fed aquarium—an improvised answer to a very modern…
