
In 2025, science saw numerous strange discoveries, including a carnivorous caterpillar using prey remains for camouflage, orcas using kelp for grooming, and fungi generating electrical signals. Researchers also found parasites like Toxoplasma gondii linked to increased impulsive behavior in humans. These findings across biology, archaeology, and medicine challenged existing assumptions and revealed unexpected aspects of nature and human history.
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