Just modest growth on the r/DiscoverEarth subreddit this week, growing by over 1k to 12.8k people.

Scientists used X-ray imaging to capture the process of how ants construct their tunnels. They found that the ants have evolved to intuitively sense which grain particles they can remove while maintaining the stability of the structure, much like removing individual blocks in a game of Jenga. 🔗 Link

A gigantic and ancient individual coral (at 438 years old) has been discovered off Australia’s Orpheus Island, part of the Great Barrier Reef. Astonishingly, it’s in excellent health despite the decline of the coral around it. 🔗 Link

NASA delayed the September launch of an earth-surveillance satellite because of the Covid-induced oxygen shortage. Other launches across the industry may be pushed back, too. 🔗 Link

🦋 Insects The Curetis acuta caterpillar has a bizarre reaction if it gets surprised or scared
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🐠 Aquatic Life I hope to see a swimming feather star in person one day
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🦋 Insects Meet the “Bagworm Caterpillar”. It collects and saws little sticks to construct elaborate spiral log cabins to live in. They build their homes out of silk, sand, soil, and plant materials.
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🧪 Science Demonstration of transfer of energy through harmonic resonance
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