Peer review is not foolproof — high-profile fraudulent papers have been published in top journals.

Fossilized pollen helps scientists understand ancient ecosystems.

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Particles can exist in multiple states until observed.

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Fireflies produce light through a chemical reaction.

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The discovery of Helicobacter pylori changed treatment for ulcers.

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Ants do not have lungs and breathe through small openings in their bodies.

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Gorillas share over 95 percent of their DNA with humans.

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The Stanford marshmallow experiment studied delayed gratification in children.

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The smallpox vaccine led to the global eradication of smallpox.

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