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Flying hummingbird seeks nectar with a flower
2000 microphones unlock the mystery of why hummingbirds hum
05/12/2025
Hummingbirds flap an incredible 40 beats per second, researchers use the science of why to help design quieter fans and drones.
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Decorative and graphical representation of sound waves
Top 25 memory-triggering sounds include birdsong, a waterfall and waves crashing
05/09/2025
Science Wins: Here’s a little bit of help with remembering all those pesky facts and details of your life.
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A murder (or group) of crows hanging out in a meadow
Crows Can Be Helpers and Gift Givers
05/09/2025
Crows are known to become attached to humans who look after them in any way. One such human received “gifts” for his help.
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Agate quartz rock resembling Sesame Street cookie monster
Rock collector finds Cookie Monster gemstone look alike
05/09/2025
Mother Nature must be a fan of Sesame Street. A rock collector found an agate that looks just like Cookie Monster.
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