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Scientists finally finish decoding entire human genome, including unknown areas once thought to be ‘junk’. Medical discoveries in areas like aging, neurodegenerative conditions, cancer and heart disease are sure to follow. 🔗 Link

Deserts inhale and exhale water vapour through their surface, scientists say. “The wind flows over the dune and as a result creates imbalances in the local pressure, which literally forces air to go into the sand and out of the sand. So, the sand is breathing, like an organism breathes.”🔗 Link

Single-celled Lacrymaria olor attacks another cell:
Posted by discover_earth

The Tasmanian Devil is an amazing critter!
Posted by DreamsRising

🦁 Animals Even Monkeys do not eat the banana strings.
Posted by iltifaat_yousuf

🌍 Exploring Our World One of the most insane strike of lightning caught on camera (slow motion) in Kansas.
Posted by Aceeed

🦋 Insects Adult spiny flower mantis, pseudocreobotra whalbergi
Posted by simple_twice

🐠 Aquatic Life Sea lion rides a whale
Posted by dump_acc_91