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Humans can perceive three dimensions because each eye sees a slightly different view and our brains combine them. Praying mantises are the only invertebrates that can see in 3D, also called stereopsis. Researchers gave them teeny tiny 3D glasses and showed them 3D movies to study their depth perception!
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Scientists have been studying a lake in the sea in the Gulf of Mexico. The brine pool at the bottom of the sea is five times saltier than the surrounding waters. The toxic habitat contains deadly concentrations of hydrogen sulfide and methane, giving it the nickname, “Hot Tub of Despair.”
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Scientists believe the Moon was formed by a giant object crashing into the Earth’s crust. A study shows how the Moon started separating from Earth 4 billion years ago. The hypothesis is that the Sun was weaker, most of Earth’s water was frozen, and a hot Moon bulged as its poles slowly froze.
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Are you running late today? Great! It’s Be Late For Something Day. Make the best of your perfect excuse for being late for class! It’s Cheese Pizza Day too. It’s great when you’re late, because you don’t need a plate! It’s also International Day Of Charity. Do something for those less fortunate today.
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It’s so relaxing to swing in a hammock, enjoying some time outdoors. Bears must agree, because a woman in North Carolina found one lounging in a hammock in her back yard! It’s not the first time she’s spotted the black bear there. Even bears need to unwind sometimes!
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In the next few weeks, the Cincinnati Zoo will be introducing their baby red pandas to the public. The 2 cubs were born in June, to parents Lin and Kola. After being cooped up indoors all summer, they’ll be happy to explore their new outdoor habitat!
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A new kind of solar panel is making its debut in Australia. The cells are printed onto plastic sheets less than 1 millimeter thick, for less than $10 per square meter! The cheap and easy-to-install cells are being tested for 6 months, and will hopefully be available to everyone in a few years!
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A dog from Michigan has set a new world record for dock diving. The whippet, named Slingshot, took a running leap and landed in water 35 feet later! He was competing at the North American Diving Dogs Qualifier. He’s only 3 years old, so he might jump even further at the World Finals this winter!
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Today is National Wildlife Day. What animals are native to your area? Animals that seem normal to you might be exotic to people in other parts of the world! They might have to go to the zoo to see a squirrel. It’s also Macadamia Nut Day. Try one plain, or in a cookie!
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If you like horses and skateboarding, horseboarding might be for you. One person rides a wheeled board while another pulls them along an a horse. They race and jump on ramps, sailing up to 30 feet when they have enough momentum!
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