Sunday science

 

Sunday science
From amazing animals to the wonders of space, here's this week's selection of hidden gems you might have missed.
Amazing animals
Turuchan pika: The adorable ball of fluff that just loves to play
Turuchan pikas play all sorts of games, including swinging from branches, throwing food around and hiding then jumping out at each other.
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Astonishing artifacts
Croesus stater: The 2,500-year-old coin that introduced the gold standard
These 2,500-year-old coins are the origin of our monetary system.
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Space photo of the week
James Webb telescope reveals mysterious 'light echo' in the broken heart of Cassiopeia
Beautifully captured by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), this image shows interstellar gas and dust lit up by a dead star in Cassiopeia.
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Incredible places
Walvis Bay saltworks: The monster refinery in Namibia with colorful ponds that cover the land like patchwork
Walvis Bay in Namibia is home to the largest solar sea-salt production plant in sub-Saharan Africa. The plant is famous for its brightly colored evaporation ponds.
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Diagnostic Dilemma
Teen's improbable pregnancy occurred after oral sex
A teen girl with abdominal pain learned she was pregnant and had conceived under extremely unusual circumstances.
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Earth from space
Rare 'sunglint' transforms the Mediterranean Sea into a swirling, silver mirror
This 2022 astronaut photo reveals a menagerie of hidden oceanographic features surrounding a pair of Greek islands, including giant spinning currents and rarely seen "internal waves."
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Rare Diseases
The deadly 'black fungus' infection that decimates flesh
Most people are exposed to the fungi that cause mucormycosis regularly, but in certain individuals, these microbes can cause a potentially deadly infection.
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