The Microbiome of City Subways: What We’ve Discovered Summary In this article, we delve into the fascinating world of the microbiome found in city subways. Dr. Christopher Mason and his team at Weill Cornell Medicine have been studying this microbiome since 2013, swabbing at least three surfaces in each city to discover a range of …
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The Microbial World Beneath Us: Exploring the Subways of the World Summary The article centers around Dr. Christopher Mason’s research on the microbiome found in subway systems across the globe. Dr. Mason and his team identify and categorize the microorganisms found in city subway systems, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, that are either inside, …
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Jeff Bezos’s First Manned Blue Origin Flight and Its Hazards Summary Jeff Bezos’s forthcoming Blue Origin flight marks a momentous event in the history of space exploration. With an entirely automated spacecraft, the trip is set to be completed within 11 minutes, and the crew will experience weightlessness for a few minutes. The potential hazards …
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Preparing for Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin Flight Summary In this article, we will discuss what to expect during Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin flight, which is fully automated and lasts only 11 minutes. We will also discuss the potential risks and precautions to take before embarking on such a trip. Table of Contents Liftoff and Weightlessness …
Returning to Earth on a Space Shuttle and the New Era of Commercial Space Flights Summary In this article, we discuss the process of returning to Earth on a space shuttle and the recent commercial space flights by Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson. We compare our own experience in space to the shorter journeys of …
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The Baffling World of Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon Summary The recently released Pentagon report on UFOs, or UAPs, leaves many of the anomalous objects in the report unidentified. In this blog post, veteran pilot Andrea Themle helps us understand why pilots and experts are baffled by these objects. She unpacks the traits that make these UAPs …
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The Pentagon’s Report on UFOs: What We Know So Far Summary In this article, we delve into the Pentagon’s report on UFOs, or UAPs, and explore the unidentifiable traits of these objects that have left pilots and experts baffled. We also discuss the challenges of observing UAPs due to their stealth technology and the excitement …
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The Secret Music of Cicadas: An Entomologist’s Guide Summary Dr. Samuel Ramses, an entomologist with the United States Department of Agriculture, explains the unique anatomy behind the loud and unmistakable sound of cicadas. Their distinct cry is produced by their timbral organ, which is capable of making sounds unlike most insects, and their back end, …
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The Emergence of Periodical Cicadas: The Loudest Insects on the Planet Summary In this article, we discuss the emergence of periodical cicadas in the East Coast and Midwest. We learn about their unique anatomy that allows them to produce a symphony-like sound, attracting females and helping them reproduce before predators can eat them. Despite their …
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Big Cat Ownership in America: The Risks and Consequences Summary The popular Netflix show “Tiger King” has brought the issue of big cat ownership in America to the forefront. The speaker explains that captive-bred big cats are often treated as pets by private owners, which can lead to deadly interactions if released into the wild. …
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