Science
80 unrolled threads about science, each one readable on a single page.
James Lucas@JamesLucasITThread of cool maps you've (probably) never seen before 🧵 1. All roads lead to Rome
SummaryA curated collection of 30 fascinating maps covering topics ranging from geography and history to population distribution and cultural data, including classics like map projections, Roman Empire territories, and unique visualizations like wolf pack ranges and pasta varieties by region.Aug 6, 202431 tweets♥ 498KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITThe terrifying beauty of the ocean 🧵 1. Sitting on the edge of an underwater cliff
SummaryA visual thread showcasing the awe-inspiring and terrifying wonders of the ocean, featuring massive whales, bioluminescent creatures, extreme underwater depths, and dramatic coastal phenomena that highlight the beauty and mystery of marine environments.Oct 3, 202427 tweets♥ 461KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITThread on the real size of things 🧵 1. Titanic compared to a modern cruise ship
SummaryA comprehensive visual comparison thread showcasing the real sizes of famous landmarks, natural wonders, animals, and celestial bodies using human scale references. The thread demonstrates how maps distort geography, how massive historical structures and modern marvels truly compare to people, and reveals the staggering scale of extinct creatures and astronomical objects.Sep 3, 202431 tweets♥ 410KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITMegalophobia: the fear of large things 🧵 1. This is a single image
SummaryA visual thread exploring megalophobia through stunning images of massive structures and objects—from icebergs and ships to mountains, monuments, and natural wonders—all featuring human scale references to emphasize their enormous size.Oct 27, 202428 tweets♥ 319K
Raghu@IndiaTales7The real size of things ~ A Thread🧵 1. If Saturn were as close to Earth as the Moon, this is what it would look like:
SummaryA visual thread comparing the actual sizes of famous landmarks, natural wonders, and celestial objects using human figures and other reference points for scale. Includes comparisons of Saturn if it were closer to Earth, the Statue of Unity, pyramids, giant statues, extinct animals, and demonstrations of how maps distort true continental sizes.Oct 13, 202430 tweets♥ 307K
Vertigo_Warrior@VertigoWarriorThe Real Size of Animals🤯 This Thread may be terrifying for some🧵
SummaryA visual thread showcasing the surprisingly massive sizes of various animals from around the world, including elephants, blue whales, crocodiles, sea turtles, anacondas, ligers, and many other creatures that are often larger than people realize.Apr 12, 202524 tweets♥ 292KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITLooking at the world through a microscope 🧵 1. Terrifying photo of an ant's face
SummaryA visually stunning thread showcasing the incredible and often surprising details of everyday objects and organisms when viewed through microscopes, from ant faces and snowflakes to blood cells and shark skin. The collection reveals hidden complexity in nature and man-made items, including fascinating facts like why paper cuts hurt more than knife cuts.Oct 15, 202428 tweets♥ 244K
Gnome Anne May Perceive Me@annethegnometysm for asking HERE IS MY LIST OF MUSHROOMS THAT ARE SCARIER THAN CHICKEN OF THE WOODS for all your Infected design needs 🧟♂️🍄 Starting STRONG with Clathrus Archeri, Devil's Fingers. This lil sti...
SummaryA thread showcasing creepy and visually striking mushroom species including Devil's Fingers (which smells like corpses), Bleeding Tooth fungus (with red droplets), Earthstars (puffing spores), Dead Man's Fingers (zombie-like appearance), and bioluminescent Ghost Fungus. The author explains why these would be perfect for horror/infected designs despite not being particularly dangerous.Oct 8, 202412 tweets♥ 234KJames Lucas@JamesLucasITThread of crazy archaeological discoveries 🧵 1. A 3,000-year-old perfectly preserved sword
SummaryA fascinating collection of 20 remarkable archaeological discoveries spanning from ancient Egypt to medieval times, including perfectly preserved artifacts like the 110-million-year-old nodosaur, the mysterious Antikythera Mechanism, the Terracotta Army, and the Dead Sea Scrolls. These finds were often discovered by accident and have provided crucial insights into ancient civilizations, technology, and daily life.Feb 20, 202521 tweets♥ 245K
Creepy.org@creepydotorgWeird animals with genetic mutations: A thread 🧵 1. A baby crocodile with a unique tail mutation that makes it look like it has a mermaid's tail.
SummaryA comprehensive collection of animals born with unusual genetic mutations and birth defects, including two-headed creatures, animals with altered body parts, and rare colorations like albino and melanistic variants from various species including sharks, reptiles, mammals, and insects.Aug 1, 202430 tweets♥ 242K
The Culturist@the_culturist_Is this the image of Jesus of Nazareth? New X-ray analysis just revealed the Shroud of Turin, Christ's alleged burial cloth, to be 2,000 years old. So here's what we know — and why it might just be...
SummaryNew X-ray analysis suggests the Shroud of Turin is 2,000 years old, contradicting a 1988 carbon dating study that placed it in medieval times. The cloth displays mysterious properties including a photographic negative image with no pigment, accurate depictions of Roman crucifixion wounds, and physical evidence consistent with trauma, though its origin and the method of image creation remain scientifically unexplained.Aug 21, 202420 tweets♥ 145K
no.mind@the_no_mindThis is Thomas Seyfried. He’s a professor of biology, who’s studied cancer for 30+ years. His message? Cancer isn’t bad genes or bad luck—it’s damaged mitochondria. This flips everything you’ve bee...
SummaryThomas Seyfried argues cancer is fundamentally a disease of mitochondrial dysfunction, not genetic mutations, and proposes that metabolic therapy through ketogenic diet, glucose restriction, and targeted interventions can starve cancer cells while preserving healthy ones. His approach challenges mainstream cancer treatment paradigms by suggesting that preventing mitochondrial damage through lifestyle changes and metabolic optimization is key to cancer prevention and treatment.Apr 3, 202525 tweets♥ 114K
Gana Con Arte 🪐✨🏛️@GanaConArteEl genio de Leonardo Da Vinci, nacido hace 572 años, el 15 de abril de 1452 Aquí te dejo las locuras que hizo 🧵 1. Escalera del castillo de La Rochefoucauld
SummaryThread celebrating Leonardo da Vinci's genius on the 572nd anniversary of his birth, highlighting his masterworks (Mona Lisa, The Last Supper), architectural designs, anatomical studies, inventions (helicopters, parachutes), cartography, and botanical illustrations that were centuries ahead of his time. His defining trait was insatiable curiosity across all disciplines.Aug 30, 202420 tweets♥ 110KGana Con Arte 🪐✨🏛️@GanaConArteHilo sobre el tamaño real de las cosas 🧵 1. El Titanic comparado con un crucero moderno
SummaryUn hilo visual que compara el tamaño real de objetos, estructuras y criaturas contra puntos de referencia humanos, incluyendo barcos, monumentos, animales, planetas y formaciones geológicas. Las imágenes desafían las percepciones comunes sobre escala, mostrando cómo la Tierra vista desde el espacio, los continentes en mapamundis y estructuras arquitectónicas son mucho más grandes o diferentes de lo que imaginamos.Sep 9, 202426 tweets♥ 111K
isabelle 🪐@isabelleboemekeMy photo kissing a nuclear waste cask went viral and people had… opinions about it. There was outrage, with many claiming it was dangerous and that I was hurting my future children (lol). Here’s why...
SummaryA viral photo of someone kissing a nuclear waste cask sparked outrage, but the author explains why it's actually safe: spent fuel is stored in thick concrete and steel casks that effectively block radiation, and dosimeter readings confirmed minimal exposure equivalent to a fraction of a dental X-ray.Dec 21, 202411 tweets♥ 109KThe Culturist@the_culturist_This mosaic is the biggest discovery since the Dead Sea Scrolls. The earliest "Jesus is God" declaration from 230 AD — and it's just the start of what we've found. Mega thread of archaeology that su...
SummaryA thread discussing archaeological discoveries that support the historical accuracy of the New Testament, including the Megiddo Mosaic (declaring "God Jesus Christ" from 230 AD), evidence for biblical figures like Pontius Pilate and Caiaphas, and confirmation of locations mentioned in the Gospels such as Nazareth, the Pool of Bethesda, and the Pool of Siloam.Feb 13, 202517 tweets♥ 93.7K
Blue🦋@LismarblueLa Tierra como probablemente nunca la has visto.🧵 1.El otro lado del Planeta que casi no observamos.
SummaryUna colección de imágenes espectaculares de la Tierra vista desde diferentes perspectivas: desde satélites y sondas espaciales hasta montañistas y aviones, mostrando volcanes, eclipses, oasis, auroras y paisajes naturales que rara vez observamos.Jul 24, 202519 tweets♥ 107K
David@David_eficazHilo de extrañas criaturas marinas sacadas directamente de películas de terror 🧵 (Advertencia: No apto para cardíacos)
SummaryUn hilo que muestra 18 criaturas marinas extrañas y aterradoras, incluyendo estrellas canasta, tiburones víbora, blobs, tiburones fruncidos y peces de aguas profundas con características perturbadoras que parecen salidas de películas de terror.Sep 21, 202421 tweets♥ 104K
Harry Psaros@PittGuruTestosterone is what keeps men alive. But in the last 50 years, levels have dropped by 30-50%… That’s why I found 8 foods proven by science to boost it naturally: 🧵 1. Ginger ...
SummaryA thread listing 8 foods claimed to naturally boost testosterone levels in men, including ginger, lean red meat, garlic, eggs, oysters, pomegranates, spinach, and raw onions, with explanations of their purported mechanisms and benefits.Feb 23, 202513 tweets♥ 89.9K
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