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Biological sex is more complex than just male or female
Trying to define sex with just two options fails to reflect the wide range of natural variation in human genetics, hormones and biology.
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Scientists Say: Lift
An airplane wing’s unique shape creates air pressure differences that result in this gravity-defying force.
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Experiment: Make the fastest rubber band paddleboat
With a rubber band and some cardboard, you can build your own paddleboat to speed across the surface of a pool.
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Could trees ever get up and walk away?
In fantasy, trees can walk, climb and even fight. Real trees move, too. It just happens in extreme slow mo.
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Giant rat border agents could help put a stop to wildlife poaching
African giant pouched rats have been trained to ferret out elephant ivory, pangolin scales and more. They could be put to work preventing smuggling.
