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Sometimes the strangest science is hiding in the fine print.

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Not every scientific discovery needs a TikTok.

The challenge for science communicators isn't just explaining research in 60 seconds. It's deciding what makes someone want to watch.

When is science good for TikTok?

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Sugar, heat, and baking soda. What could go wrong? 🍬

For #NationalCandyDay, our chemists explore what makes honeycomb candy so light and crunchy—and how different sweeteners change the results.

Watch the experiment: ow.ly/ZOvI5103wIn

Spiders with sleep schedules. Martian dust that won't quit. And headless flies moving their legs. 🕷️🚀🪰

Swipe through for three new discoveries that prove reality is sometimes weirder than fiction.

Which one surprised you the most? 👇

Male giant cuttlefish literally pretend to be female to sneak past larger males guarding potential mates.

They change their body patterns, wait for the competition to get distracted, then make their move.

Scientists documented this in 1999.

Underwater catfishing. 🦑