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Meet Trofim Lysenko, The Russian Agronomist Whose Pseudoscience Doomed Millions

For decades, the lives of Soviet citizens hung on the whims of Trofim Lysenko, a man who believed that plants could be taught to bloom in winter and that nature could be mastered by raw force.

By Morgan Dunn Feb 9, 2021

Meet Trofim Lysenko, The Russian Agronomist Whose Pseudoscience Doomed Millions

For decades, the lives of Soviet citizens hung on the whims of Trofim Lysenko, a man who believed that plants could be taught to bloom in winter and that nature could be mastered by raw force.

By Morgan Dunn February 9, 2021

Volcanic Rock Unearthed In Brazil Bears An Uncanny Resemblance To Cookie Monster

Buyers are already offering $10,000 for this astounding piece of agate quartz, though its owner isn't sure whether he'll sell or not.

By All That's Interesting Jan 25, 2021
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Volcanic Rock Unearthed In Brazil Bears An Uncanny Resemblance To Cookie Monster

Buyers are already offering $10,000 for this astounding piece of agate quartz, though its owner isn't sure whether he'll sell or not.

By All That's Interesting January 25, 2021

The Secret Behind Japan’s ‘Dancing Squid’ Dish, Which Features A Headless Squid Writhing In Your Bowl

Known as "katsu ika odori-don," this bizarre delicacy showcases a freshly killed squid that "dances" when it's doused in soy sauce.

By Natasha Ishak Jan 21, 2021

The Secret Behind Japan’s ‘Dancing Squid’ Dish, Which Features A Headless Squid Writhing In Your Bowl

Known as "katsu ika odori-don," this bizarre delicacy showcases a freshly killed squid that "dances" when it's doused in soy sauce.

By Natasha Ishak January 21, 2021

‘Magic Mushrooms’ Started Growing In A Nebraska Man’s Blood After He Injected Them Into His Veins

A few days after the injection, he started to experience fatigue. Then came diarrhea, nausea, yellowing of the skin, and vomiting blood.

By Marco Margaritoff Jan 14, 2021
Science News

‘Magic Mushrooms’ Started Growing In A Nebraska Man’s Blood After He Injected Them Into His Veins

A few days after the injection, he started to experience fatigue. Then came diarrhea, nausea, yellowing of the skin, and vomiting blood.

By Marco Margaritoff January 14, 2021

11 Astounding Science News Stories That Made Us See The World Differently In 2020

Freaky hybrid fish, a mummy's reconstructed voice, and a prehistoric megapredator are a few of the most illuminating scientific breakthroughs that defined this year.

By Natasha Ishak Dec 17, 2020

11 Astounding Science News Stories That Made Us See The World Differently In 2020

Freaky hybrid fish, a mummy's reconstructed voice, and a prehistoric megapredator are a few of the most illuminating scientific breakthroughs that defined this year.

By Natasha Ishak December 17, 2020

Scientists Just Developed A Tiny ‘Breakdancing’ Robot That’s Meant To Go Inside The Human Body

"Eventually, we'd like to make armies of microrobots that could perform a complicated task in a coordinated way."

By Marco Margaritoff Dec 10, 2020
News

Scientists Just Developed A Tiny ‘Breakdancing’ Robot That’s Meant To Go Inside The Human Body

"Eventually, we'd like to make armies of microrobots that could perform a complicated task in a coordinated way."

By Marco Margaritoff December 10, 2020
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