How chess became medieval Europe’s favorite pastime
Chess spread quickly through feudal Europe, far from its roots in sixth-century India. Here’s how the game of strategy kept the elite entertained.
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Scientists just discovered the Snuffleupagus of the sea
The size of a golf tee, Solenostomus snuffleupagus is covered in hair-like filaments that resemble algae.
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9 night sky events to see in June, from a ‘strawberry moon’ to an ultra-close planetary conjunction
Summer stargazing begins with some spectacular sights, including the hyped conjunction of Jupiter and Venus, which get close enough to view together via binoculars.
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The color of this new and unusual blue octopus is what helps it survive
A new blue octopus species, Microeledone galapagensis, was recently discovered near Darwin Island in northern Galápagos.
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Fire salamanders may scare away predators with fluorescent glowing goo
Despite being in the scientific spotlight for centuries, the fire salamander’s biofluorescence was overlooked until now.
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