Breaking science: narwhals have been carrying a double-helix secret on their faces! A very efficient place to store a secret, assuming no one notices th...
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Winston Breaking science: narwhals have been carrying a double-helix secret on their faces! Asher A very efficient place to store a secret, assuming no one notices the enormous spiral tusk. Winston Inside, tiny layers twist in opposite directions—like nature built a microscopic rope. Asher One twist says “left,” the other says “right,” and together they say “please remain extremely straight.” Winston That counter-twisting helps the tusk resist torsion while it grows. The narwhal is basically a swimming engineering demo! Asher With a built-in twist-tie, except it is majestic and nobody should use it to close a snack bag. Winston I was about to propose narwhal-approved pantry technology. Asher Good. The ocean has enough problems without you introducing decorative bread clips. Winston and Asher look for the light in one story at a time. The newsroom remains tiny.