The study of fungi has long been overshadowed by more glamorous scientific quests. But biologist Merlin Sheldrake is on a mission to change that.
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Kim Jong Un reportedly in a coma as his sister Kim Yo Jong takes control
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has fallen into a coma, a former South Korean official is claiming on the heels of reports that the northern leader has ceded over some of his power to his younger sister.
Chang Song-min, a former aide to late-South Korean president Kim Dae-jung, has alleged that the Hermit Kindom’s honcho has become seriously ill amid speculation about his limited public appearances this year, the Mirror reported.
“I assess him to be in a coma, but his life has not ended,” he told South Korean media.
Mystery gas discovered near center of Milky Way
An international team of researchers have discovered a dense, cold gas that’s been shot out from the center of the Milky Way “like bullets”.
Exactly how the gas has been ejected is still a mystery, but the research team, including Professor Naomi McClure-Griffiths from The Australian National University (ANU), say their findings could have important implications for the future of our galaxy.
“Galaxies can be really good at shooting themselves in the foot,” Professor McClure-Griffiths said.
How You Speak Reflects Who You Are: The Way We Talk Both Unites and Divides Us
In new book, Prof. Katherine D. Kinzler argues that how you speak reflects who you are.
Have you ever considered that the way you talk may determine who you’re friends with, the job you have, and how you see the world? Even if you don’t realize it, “how you speak is, in a very real way, a window into who you are and how other people see you.”
Spider With Three Super Powers | The Hunt | BBC Earth
Known for eating other spiders, Portia is a genus of the jumping spider that is able to leap up to 50 times her own body length. Captured by stunning close up footage, we get to witness this amazing spider use its super powers to dine on prey three times her size.
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Raven Shakes His Tail Feathers Every Time He Sees Dad | The Dodo
This raven acts just like a puppy every time he’s with his dad. He wants to play, share snacks, and even shakes his tail feathers!
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