Where The MeerKATs Go
Fact: #2878
In 2025, South Africa’s MeerKAT telescope linked up with European observatories to create an Earth-sized virtual telescope using VLBI (Very… Read More
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Accidental Genius
Fact: #2877
Acquired savant syndrome is a rare condition where people develop extraordinary abilities, such as advanced math, art, or music, after… Read More
Pi-Oneering at 17
Fact: #2876
At 17, Mongiwa Hazel Ntuli became one of the University of Pretoria’s youngest-ever graduates, earning her BSc in Actuarial Science… Read More
Deep Sea Drama
Fact: #2875
Octopuses have shown the ability to hold grudges – remembering humans they disliked and reacting months later. They’ve also been… Read More
Fishflation
Fact: #2874
Seafood prices have increased by 4.8% YoY despite a slight 0.2% decrease in April 2025, although the category makes up… Read More
Fishy Business
Fact: #2873
Sushi is a major industry in Japan. At Tokyo’s Toyosu Market, a 278kg Pacific bluefin tuna sold for a record… Read More