Zeitgeber

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Zeitgebers, meaning "time givers" in German, aren't just sunlight; social cues like mealtimes can also act as powerful zeitgebers, influencing our internal body clocks. elaborate share

Botany

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The world's largest flower, the Rafflesia arnoldii, can weigh up to 15 pounds and smell like rotting flesh. elaborate share

Synthetic Biology

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Synthetic biologists have created bacteria that can produce artemisinin, a crucial anti-malarial drug, significantly reducing reliance on plant-based extraction. elaborate share

Cryobiology

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Cryobiology involves techniques to cool biological materials down to extremely low temperatures, sometimes even below -196°C (the boiling point of liquid nitrogen), preserving them for later use. elaborate share

Evolution

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Some plants have evolved to mimic the appearance of female insects to attract male insects for pollination. elaborate share

Anatomy

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Your nose and ears continue to grow throughout your entire life. elaborate share