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Soy sauce is one of the world's most beloved condiments, and has been for over 2,000 years, with origins tracing back to ancient China. bit.ly/43Pk9zU Credit: Yanping Wang

Commonly found in household pantries, table salt has many everyday uses, from culinary to industrial! It is recommended for the average adult limit their sodium intake to less than 2,300mg a day. bit.ly/442WEU0 Credit: Saulius Gugis

No paddles needed! The water boatman propel themselves through the water using their long, oarlike hind legs. bit.ly/4kJURsC Credit: Anne Patricia Algar

Two of a kind! Mixomicetes are colloquially known as the plasmodial or acellular slime molds. bit.ly/3ZQrFYR Credit: José R. Almodóvar

A big question we were asked about last week's judging was "How has AI impacted the way the judges deliberate?" Per Deboki Chakravarti, "I think it’s impossible not to look at any picture or video you see anymore and not wonder if AI was involved," she said. Watch for more.

It's #TwinTuesday! Lynx spiderlings don't often use webs to catch prey; rather, they spend their time hunting on plants and flowers. bit.ly/4jTvXpN Credit: Walter A. Piorkowski

Did you ever peer through a kaleidoscope as a child? "Kaleidoscope" comes from Greek words meaning "beautiful form watcher," and this microscopic algae makes us feel like we're peering through the looking glass! bit.ly/45T5Pb3 Credit: Peter Webber

Did you know that only female mosquitoes bite to obtain blood? It's necessary for their egg development, while male mosquitoes feed on plant juices and do not bite. bit.ly/3HBHUCZ Credit: Jan Rosenboom

Produced from 1794 to 1935, the Morgan Silver Dollar is known for its high silver content. For some collectors, they have gained icon status and are considered to be worth thousands of dollars. 🪙 bit.ly/4mDaML2 Credit: Allen B. Smith

Happy #SmallWorldInMotionMonday! Move over Monday blues, we're getting our blood pumping and gearing up for a productive week ahead. bit.ly/45DHczf Credit: Fabian J. Weston

This diamond-studded dental drill bit may be stunning, but we'd prefer it stay far away from our teeth! bit.ly/4kQY6Px Credit: Karl Deckart

Radiolarians have existed for at least 550 million years, so it's no surprise that they are thought to hold significant clues to the evolution of life on Earth, as well as insights into changing climatic conditions over time. bit.ly/4ndE8A4 Credit: Wim van Egmond

It's officially summer in the U.S. now, which means the ticks are out in full force. Be sure to keep an eye out for these pesky insects, which can carry several harmful diseases. bit.ly/3i0uyjW Credit: Dr. Tong Zhang, Dr. Paul Stoodley

See you later, alligator! Have a great weekend, everyone. bit.ly/45up62x Credit: Daniel Smith Paredes, Dr. Bhart-Anjan S. Bhullar

The chemical process occurring in this #SmallWorldInMotionMonday is a result of solvent evaporation, leading to increased solute concentration and ultimately the formation of crystalline structures. bit.ly/4emAkZb Credit: Dr. Bernardo Cesare, Stefano Castelli

I spy with my little eye... A Daphnia magna! bit.ly/4kTADNA Credit: Ahmad Fauzan

Here's some #WednesdayWisdom: Moth scales are primarily made of chitin, a protein that also forms the exoskeletons of insects. To remain attached, each scale snaps into an individual pocket-like slot. bit.ly/3TGZ6d0 Credit: Chris Perani

Damsel(fly) in distress? Nope! The damselfly is a predator, both in its immature form and as an adult. They are voracious hunters, consuming a variety of other insects. bit.ly/4l5URUs Credit: Dr. Robert Berdan

Though the creature pictured is not actually a frog, it shares a name with one. We're making like the leg of a frog-legged beetle and leaping into the weekend. Have a good one! bit.ly/4lpbvhx Credit: Dr. Andrew M. Posselt

Happy #SmallWorldInMotionMonday! Skip to the (🫀) beat of your own drum this week. bit.ly/4kbTr9I Credit: Anjalie Schlaeppi