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shaunmurphy · Monday at 11:17 AM

What are Radioactive elements
Radioactive elements are those that render the phenomenon of radioactivity. It is the spontaneous emission of radiation in the form of high energy photons. It...

SaraRayne · Monday at 12:56 AM

Cough. Sneeze. Sniffle. The sounds of sickness abound, and we all immediately want to reach for a mask to keep those germs far away from us. While you might not be able to control the actions of others...

SaraRayne · Monday at 12:49 AM

That familiar “awooo” sends both thrills and chills down your spine. It’s a sound that can trigger a primal fear in humans, but these days we have very little to worry about. Wolves are elegant creatures that...

SaraRayne · Monday at 12:38 AM

What is it about spiders that makes many of us so uncomfortable? They’re small compared to humans and usually hang around doing their own thing. Is it the legs, which are far too numerous to seem natural? Is...

SaraRayne · Monday at 12:35 AM

Forget lions and tigers and bears, oh my! There are far more terrifying creatures lurking out there that make bears look like stuffed animals and tigers seem like cuddly kittens. Humans might be at the top...

SaraRayne · Friday at 1:58 AM

There’s something thrilling about being in a fast car. Maybe we love it because humans can only run as fast as 28 mph or so. The animal world is not so limited. Cheetahs are often looked to with awe and envy...

SaraRayne · Friday at 12:52 AM

Every decision we make has an impact. Sometimes that impact is minimal and affects only us, and sometimes it’s more widespread. You face daily decisions that have an environmental impact that you might not...

SaraRayne · Thursday at 1:07 AM

We’re all familiar with energy. Flip a light switch, that’s energy. Take a shower, you’re using energy. Cooking, energy. Driving a car, energy. For most of us, that energy comes from sources that are...

SaraRayne · Thursday at 1:01 AM

Our ability to generate power has led to some pretty incredible advancements in society. Of course, as with anything else, there are downsides as well. The way we generate most of our power has hurt the...

SaraRayne · Thursday at 12:56 AM

The biodiversity on our planet is just one of the things that makes it so amazing. Evolution has produced animals of all shapes and sizes, some of which make us scratch our heads because of how bizarre they...

SaraRayne · Thursday at 12:49 AM

For those that live in Tornado Alley, the threat of losing everything to a twister is a constant reality during tornado season. While a lot of natural disasters can take us by surprise, tornadoes form from...

SaraRayne · Mar 21, 2020

We all want to do our part to protect the planet, and the easiest place to start is at home. There are several things you can do to and within your home to have a smaller environmental impact, but perhaps the...

SaraRayne · Mar 21, 2020

We’re a world that loves sugar, that much is certain. We put it in and on everything, from our morning cup of coffee to the dessert we end the night with. All this sugar adds up and accumulates, resulting in...

SaraRayne · Mar 21, 2020

The varieties of soda out there in the world today are almost too numerous to count. Ask anyone, and chances are they’ll have a favorite. It’s a guilty pleasure, and guilty pleasures are almost always bad for...

SaraRayne · Mar 20, 2020

Every season changes the scenery outdoors in the most spectacular way. Everything comes alive in spring, brightens up in summer, turns colorful in autumn, then fades into a deep slumber for winter. Those who...

jpishgar · Mar 18, 2020

Social distancing is required to prevent the spread of Covid-19, but you're still going to need to go grocery shopping at some point. How do you do it without getting infected, or without inadvertently spreading the infection to others? Here's a...

SHaines · Mar 13, 2020

Hey all,

Due to an abundance of posts touting natural remedies, DIY cures, and generally dangerous misinformation about the coronavirus, the Community Team thought it would be a good idea to collect all of these into a single spot.

This thread is...

Yootiful · Mar 12, 2020

We have learned how very difficult it is to contain Covid-19. Factors including ease of travel, ease of transmission and carriers sometimes being asymptomatic and unaware that they are infected... these will all lead to more cases before this is over...

SaraRayne · Feb 29, 2020

With all the talk of the coronavirus, you’re probably monitoring every cough, sneeze, or mild cold just in case it turns into a deadly illness. Of course, without knowing the exact symptoms of coronavirus...

SaraRayne · Feb 29, 2020

It’s all over the news. Everyone on social media is talking about it. There are even conspiracy theories circulating about it already. The top story in the world right now is the coronavirus, and not all of...

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