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J7JGYD Cuban Rock Iguana, Cyclura nubila, Jardines de la Reina, Cuba

Why did some species survive the Cretaceous-Palaeogene extinction?

Several factors contributed to the survival of crocodiles, turtles, lizards and birds 66 million years ago, say our readers

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2B74MKJ 3D Illustration Rendering. Flat earth theory with atmosphere, sun, moon and glass cover. Ancient mythology belief in plane globe in form of disk.

If Earth was flat, how would gravity manifest?

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Why are so many Scottish animals red-headed, from squirrels to people?

H3NTB2 Woman by giant trees in snow-covered forest, Sequoia National Park, California, USA

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GKTGNN Formentera, Balearic Islands: an inflatable balloon in the shape of an alien between bushes

If we ever find life on other worlds, will it be based on DNA?

S3W7DX Close up of the large nose and snout of a cow behind bars

Why do our nostrils point down, not straight out from our faces?

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Could flatulence-inducing food give a runner jet propulsion?

2DAC6P0 Sculpture 'Medics to the World' honouring the health care workers battling Covid-19

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A young child has both his thumbs on middle C. There are stickers on each key to guide him through the octaves and notes.

Why do we only use 12 notes in Western music?

Why do we only use 12 notes in Western music?

When I die, what happens to my microbiome?

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Can worms regenerate if they are cut in half longitudinally?

What would happen if a black hole jet hit the sun or Earth?