Bonobos, native to the Democratic Republic of Congo, use frequent sexual interactions for social bonding, conflict resolution, and pleasure, distinguishing them from other apes.
George Nissen, inspired by circus performers, invented the trampoline with Larry Griswold in 1934; they used canvas and springs, receiving a patent in 1945.
The tundra is a treeless, cold environment home to specialized plants and animals; it plays a crucial climate role, storing carbon in permafrost, which is thawing due to global warming.
The autumn equinox marks the start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere when day and night are nearly equal; in 2024, it occurs on September 22 at 2:43 PM ET.
Christopher Columbus died on May 20, 1506 in Valladolid, Spain at 54, likely from heart failure, following years of poor health and financial troubles.
Anglerfish use a glowing lure on their head to attract and catch prey in the deep sea; females are larger with males often attaching as parasites.
The Big Five personality traits (openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, neuroticism) help explain and predict human behavior and performance.
Sheep have rectangular pupils which provide almost 360-degree vision and better peripheral vision but lack sharp central vision and depth perception.
Shark rays are unique sea creatures combining features of sharks and rays, but belong to their own group called guitarfish; they're critically endangered.
Icelanders adapt to the constant threat of eruptions, benefiting from geothermal energy and fertile soil, while coexisting with the island's dramatic volcanic activity.