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This week in science: • Astronauts watched meteorites hit the moon in real time • A “300M-year-old octopus” turned out to be a nautilus • Emperor penguins are now endangered (with research including PNAS) Nature doesn’t do predictable. #FridayFindings

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DIY boba experiment gone wild! What happens when you drop 50 balls into water? The texture is gooey, chewy, and… surprising. Watch the full episode on YouTube! #DIYBoba #FoodScience #Experiment #BobaLover #YouTube

This week’s Friday Findings: 🌕 Earthset from the Moon 🌊 A PNAS-backed rethink of Earth’s most powerful ocean current 🐜 And the most painful stings in the animal kingdom (deeply unsettling) Science is beautiful, chaotic, and occasionally out for revenge.

What gives boba its signature chew? 🧋 It’s all chemistry. We break it down in our latest episode → ow.ly/I2pG50YGw7N

Boba’s chewiness isn’t random — it’s chemistry. We break down what’s happening behind that texture in our latest episode 👇 ow.ly/CxFw50YECkL

Our AGDQ 2026 Science Block just got nominated for a @TheWebbyAwards 🏆 Now we’re going for the People’s Voice Award—and that’s all public voting. Takes 30 seconds: 👉 ow.ly/QrCG50YBL3Q Let’s get science the win. #WebbyAwards #AGDQ

Bees that read the room. Sci-fi that shows its work. And a glass of wine with a 2,000-year résumé. 🍷🐝🚀 This week’s Friday Findings is a little chaotic in the best way #FridayFindings #ScienceIsCool #HoneyBees #SciFiScience #WineHistory #STEM #LabX #PNAS #ScienceNews

Nature is getting a little… chaotic this week. It’s brutal, it’s weird, and it’s all very real. Which one are you not getting over? 👇

🏆 Science communication awards now open! Apply by April 3, 2026 for our @SciCommAwards, which honor science communicators, journalists, and researchers who communicated issues or advances in science, engineering, and medicine in 2025. Apply now: ow.ly/6A9w50YpRgs

Why does one steak melt in your mouth… and another chew like rubber? It’s all chemistry. 🔬🥩

Ozone is turning ants against each other (PNAS). Asteroid impacts might not kill microbes — they might launch them (PNAS Nexus). Pokémon shaped real-world taxonomy and fossil science. Your weekly dose of funky science ↓ ow.ly/tUn550YpFEL #FridayFindings

This is why your chicken isn’t tender. Koji is loaded with enzymes that break down proteins — meaning it starts changing the texture of your meat before you even cook it. #Koji #KojiChicken #FoodScience #CookingTips #Fermentation #STEM #ChemistryInTheKitchen

Crispy Pork Belly perfection + Pork Adobo memories. Cooking by taste is key! For the full recipe and more stories, check out our YouTube channel! #PorkBelly #PorkAdobo #FilipinoFood #Cooking #Foodie #YouTube

Collagen to perfection! Watch this slow-cooked steak transform, starting with the science and ending with a feast. You won't believe the final plating. #SteakLover #FoodScience #SlowCooker #CulinaryArt #Foodie

Kitchen magic! Learn to waft food like a pro, avoid dangerous direct inhales, and watch the sizzle. Blistering and sealing secrets revealed! #CookingHacks #FoodScience #KitchenTips #CulinaryArts #Foodie

Fungus is secretly a master chef for chicken. It breaks down sugars & proteins, making your meal extra tender. Nature's tenderizer! #FoodScience #CookingHacks #DidYouKnow #ChefLife #Edutok

The science behind perfectly seasoned chicken, revealed! Which will the guests prefer? #FoodScience #CookingHacks #TasteTest #OutdoorDining #FoodExperiment

Chicken magic unlocked! ✨ Maillard reaction = flavor + color. Koji enzymes vs. acids? Texture & juiciness WINNER revealed! #FoodScience #CookingHacks #MaillardReaction #Koji #Foodie