Stay curious, folks! Biology is everywhere, even in your bones. 🧬🦴 #BiologyTime#FunFacts#HumanBody#ScienceIsCool#Bluesky

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And when you break a bone, don’t worry too much! While some bones take longer to heal due to weight and movement (like those in your legs), once healed, bones are often stronger at the break site than before. 💥🦵

Bones are alive! They aren’t just static structures of calcium and protein. Your bones are constantly being renewed in a process called remodeling. Osteoclasts break down old bone, while osteoblasts create new bone, keeping your skeleton strong and healthy. 💪🦴

Speaking of skulls, the top of a baby’s head has soft spots called fontanelles. These areas of tissue allow the skull to be flexible during birth and grow with the brain. Most fontanelles close up by the age of one. 🧠👶

Did you know that babies have more bones than adults? Newborns can have over 300 bones, while adults have 206! As we grow, many of these bones fuse together, especially in the skull. That’s why babies’ heads are so soft—they’re still developing! 👶🦴

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Do you know what time it is? It’s biology time! 🧠🦴 Let’s dive into some cool facts about the human skeleton that will make you look at your bones in a whole new way. Ready? Let’s go!

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The fight to save the Amazon is a fight for our planet’s future and the future is now! 🌎 Open burning may always be part of fire ecology, but our role as stewards of the Earth means we must protect these vital ecosystems before it's too late. 🔥 #SaveTheAmazon#FireCrisis#ClimateAction#Bluesky

Latin America's fires don’t just affect the local environment; they impact us all. The Amazon's role in regulating the climate is global. If we don’t act, the damage could push us past tipping points that would accelerate climate breakdown. 🆘

These fires threaten countless species, from jaguars to unique plant life, and also disrupt indigenous communities that have coexisted with the forest for centuries. The loss of biodiversity is staggering—and many species may never recover. 🦜🌿

While industrial fires in the West are controlled (think factories and engines), in places like the Amazon, fire is more wild and destructive. Deforestation for agriculture, illegal logging, and mining are some of the primary causes. 🚜🪓🔥