Screwworms—or technically New World Screwworms (NWS)—are parasitic flies that spawn hundreds of ravenous larvae in the wounds and orifices of a wide range of warm-blooded animals.
Similarly, in astronomy, larger apertures, advances in photography and spectroscopy, the development of multi-wavelength astronomy beyond the visible light spectrum, and the first space telescopes all brought in new observational data that upended many pre-existing ideas.
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Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
28 Aug. 2025
Traditional camera users should use wide-angle lenses and low apertures while shooting.
With headlining concerts and festival slots fueling a steady rise in recognition and popularity, chilldspot’s stage is expanding further than ever before.
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Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
Pediatrics has for years been enduring a workforce shortage—to the point where pediatrics training programs are struggling to fill slots.
Her voice, still more often than not, slides with ease into the cracks and crevices that kick drums and deep grooves open in neotraditional-style country compositions.
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Marcus K. Dowling,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Sep. 2025
Use a microfiber or soft cloth to wipe the seals with soapy water, making sure to get into any crevices.
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