Did you know that plants could grow on the moon, in the moon dirt?
Well, sort of.
Check out the fascinating story on The Super Awesome Science Thread! #TSAST
Ok, we should point out that yes plants DID grow in moon dirt, BUT they grew here on earth, with earth like gravity, sunlight, and atmosphere. If you tried to “plant” anything on the moon, it would die immediately. It’s freezing cold AND there isn’t any air.
HOWEVER, scientists DID successfully grow stuff in moon dirt. Moon dirt is also called regolith, and some was brought back by the Apollo 11, 12, and 17 missions. The scientists used only a teeny tiny amount of the soil, 0.3g, and planted a hardy mustard plant.
Volcanic ash was used as the control. After six days of feeding the plants a nutrient rich water, to everyone’s surprise, there was growth in the regolith. It was obvious the mustard plants were struggling in the moon dust, but there was growth!!!
(Ash left, moon dust right)
The Apollo 11 plant did the worst, and there is speculation that it was because the moon dust from that location was older. Older dust is exposed to more cosmic wind, which really changes its makeup.
Also- all the moon plants didn’t grow near as well as the ash plants.
This experiment seeds the future for humans to live and grow food on our moon or even Mars. We have a LONG way to go to plant stuff in moon dust and we doubt astronauts can live off mustard for too long, but it is a start.
Now- let’s move on to space bacon!
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Do you want a wholesome science story?
Oh we got one.
It's about a team of misfit dogs trained by compassionate humans to be freaking super heroes.
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#TSPST
Our story starts with the organization itself.
Rogue Detection Teams.
You can find out more right here:
On Twitter: @roguedetection
Also this video might make you cry:
All photos in this thread are from their very awesome websiteroguedogs.org
@roguedetection The dogs that make up this team are the dogs are ones that society didn’t want.
They are dogs surrendered because of hyperactivity or obsessive behaviours.
These dogs would have had a life of isolation and misery.
This could be a touchy subject for some, but the facts don't lie.
Here are FIVE reasons, based on science, that you should keep your cat inside
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1. Your cat won’t get killed by stuff
Outdoor cats are at risk to be hit by cars, mauled by dogs, eaten by coyotes, and other predators.
Cats could be poisoned by humans OR eat stuff that could kill them.
Or shot.
Outdoor cats die all the time from being outside.
2. Your cat won’t get diseases.
Outdoor cats will come in contact with other cats that are known to carry dangerous diseases.
Even a tiny bit of contact can transmit parasites and diseases like Feline Leukemia and Distemper.
Not great.
The advice in this thread will make you unrecognizable in 30 days.
You owe it to yourself to read it. Trust us.
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Pet One Dog:
Petting a dog will release feel good hormones, decrease your heart rate, and bring a sense of calm into your life.
You will become 10% more efficient.
Pet Two Dogs:
Petting two dogs will release feel good hormones, decrease your heart rate, and bring a sense of calm into your life.
You will be 17.2% more efficient and you will be able to hold your breath for 1 minute.
What makes a dog so friendly?
Is it training?
Is it the breed?
One theory is....love.
Find out why on The Super Pawesome Science Thread!
#TSPST
This story and theory are from the book Dog is Love by Dr. Clive Wynne (@caninecognition) and research by Bridgett vonHoldt.
Shoutout to the scientists that made this wholesome thread pawsible!
Let’s get into it! clivewynne.com/book-1
@caninecognition Science is pretty unanimous when it comes to dogs.
They are unique in how they interact with humans.
A good many scientists feel dogs can understand us in ways other animals can’t.
They can follow a point and hold our gaze.
This is coded in their DNA.
A fluffy giant puppy was the happiest thing in our lives.
One day he had an injury.
Everything turned out ok but we learned harsh lessons.
We hope this story gives potential pet owners some advice.
Bunsen was this adorable, happy puppy.
Every single day was the BEST day of his life.
He was adventurous, always smiling, and attracted a crowd.
Then he broke his toe.
Badly.
To this day we don’t know HOW he broke his toe.
He just started limping and crying.
The happy go-lucky little fuzzball was in pain.