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The Blood Type without the Rh Factor

August 13, 2024

The “Golden Blood Type,” scientifically known as Rh-null, is one of the rarest blood types in the world. Discovered in 1961 in an Australian Aboriginal woman, this blood type is so unique that fewer than 50 individuals are known to have it. What makes this type stand out is its complete lack of Rh antigens...

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Mother nature’s giants in the deep ocean

August 6, 2024

Marine life is home to some of the largest creatures on Earth, and deep-sea gigantism is one of the most fascinating mysteries in ocean science. From the 180,000 kg Antarctic blue whale, the largest animal on the planet, to the long-lived Greenland shark, which can grow up to 24 feet and live for over 250...