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Precision refers to how close the values are to each other while accuracy refers to how close the values are to a specific point. Extremely high accuracy implies high precision as well, but it’s important to note that accuracy just means that the values are close to the target. Accurate values can have some spread between each other, which would mean that they are less precise. Also, a set of values can be extremely precise but wildly inaccurate, like if one wants to estimate where Greenland is but the search machine keeps pointing to this one place in Australia.

Also also, the Golden-tailed gecko can shoot out a smelly ooze to discourage predators. The goo is not toxic, but it is a unique defense mechanism.

Gooko (Poison): Gookos can launch a rancid goo from their tails that deter potential opponents. Although the goo they produce is not  technically toxic, the smell of the goo is enough to discourage most foes.

Precistik (Poison): Precistiks often practice aiming from their tail by repeating the same moves to hit their targets more consistently. When aiming at a still object, Precistiks would stay in one place once they find an angle that hits.

Gunkurate (Poison/Steel): Gunkurates use the metals in their diet to harden their tail and steady their aim. Some Gunkurates still hone their craft by aiming to hit a target with the most precise shot, using the least amount of energy.

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Tornado Quest #Science Links Week In Review For April 9 - 16, 2018

Tornado Quest #Science Links Week In Review For April 9 – 16, 2018

Greetings everyone! I hope that the weather is to your liking regardless of where you’re located. In recent days, the USA has taken quite a beating from blizzards, severe weather outbreaks, and devastating wildfires. Add to that an ongoing drought for the southwestern and southern plains states and it’s not been exactly a quiet spring. For this week’s post, I’ve included severe weather safety…

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The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark

Carl Sagan

****A prescient warning of a future we now inhabit, where fake news stories and Internet conspiracy theories play to a disaffected American populace**

“A glorious book . . . A spirited defense of science . . . From the first page to the last, this book is a manifesto for clear thought.”—*Los Angeles Times***

How can we make intelligent decisions about our increasingly technology-driven lives if we don’t understand the difference between the myths of pseudoscience and the testable hypotheses of science? Pulitzer Prize-winning author and distinguished astronomer Carl Sagan argues that scientific thinking is critical not only to the pursuit of truth but to the very well-being of our democratic institutions.

Casting a wide net through history and culture, Sagan examines and authoritatively debunks such celebrated fallacies of the past as witchcraft, faith healing, demons, and UFOs. And yet, disturbingly, in today's so-called information age, pseudoscience is burgeoning with stories of alien abduction, channeling past lives, and communal hallucinations commanding growing attention and respect. As Sagan demonstrates with lucid eloquence, the siren song of unreason is not just a cultural wrong turn but a dangerous plunge into darkness that threatens our most basic freedoms.

**Praise for* The Demon-Haunted World***

“Powerful . . . A stirring defense of informed rationality. . . Rich in surprising information and beautiful writing.”—The Washington Post Book World

“Compelling.”—USA Today

“A clear vision of what good science means and why it makes a difference. . . . A testimonial to the power of science and a warning of the dangers of unrestrained credulity.”—The Sciences

“Passionate.”—San Francisco Examiner-Chronicle

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"Our Favorite Subjects, Our Passions"

“The beautiful thing about learning is that nobody can take it away from you.” – B.B. King

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My favorite subject is Philosophy.

Philosophy helps me understand many things in the world. It helps me to think deeply about the world, human life, and how we should live. I learned to ask questions about different things and look for the answers. My understanding becomes deeper. It broadens my thinking and my understanding. I also learn what is right and wrong. My knowledge about the world increases, and my critical thinking skills improve.

Written by - Raz

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My favorite subject is TLE.

I love TLE because it’s all about practical skills that make real life easier and more rewarding. Whether it’s learning about basic computer literacy, home economics like cooking or budgeting, agriculture, or even small business management  these are things people use every single day. It bridges the gap between classroom knowledge and what we actually need to thrive, helping folks build self-reliance and even turn skills into livelihoods. Plus, in places like Cebu, where entrepreneurship and hands-on work are such a big part of the community, TLE’s lessons hit especially close to home!

Written by - Angela

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My favorite subject is Filipino.

I love Filipino because it helps me understand and appreciate our language and culture. Through Filipino, I can express my thoughts and feelings better and learn more about our traditions, stories, and values as Filipinos. It also helps me communicate clearly with others and be proud of our own language.

Written by - Sheila

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My favorite subject is Philosophy.

Philosophy is my favorite subject because it helps me think deeply about life and the world around me. It allows me to ask important questions about truth, knowledge, and human existence. Through philosophy, I learn how to analyze ideas and understand different perspectives.

I also enjoy philosophy because it encourages critical thinking and open-mindedness. It helps me develop my own opinions while respecting the beliefs of others. Studying philosophy makes me more aware of my values and how I view life.

For me, philosophy is not just a subject in school, it is a way of understanding people, ideas, and the meaning of life. That is why it is my favorite subject.

Written by - Sofia

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My favorite subject is General Science.

I’ve always been curious about the world, and General Science is the subject that really lets me explore that curiosity. It’s not just about learning facts—it’s about thinking differently, being creative, and learning to embrace change. As Albert Einstein said, “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” I’ve realized that growing sometimes means stepping out of my comfort zone and making sacrifices, but it also teaches me to be independent and trust myself.

Science has also taught me that making mistakes is okay. “Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” Every time I experiment, solve a problem, or even fail at something, I learn something new—not just about science, but about myself. General Science has shown me that curiosity, creativity, and courage go hand in hand, and it’s made me more confident to face challenges in life.

Written by - Godwin

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My favorite subject is Filipino.

My favorite subject is Filipino because this subject enables me to better understand our language and culture. I am able to learn how to speak and write properly in our own language. I also enjoy reading Filipino stories, poems, and literature because they impart valuable lessons that teach us more about life, family, and values.

I find the Filipino subject interesting because this enables me to better express my thoughts, ideas, and feelings. I am able to learn more about our traditions and culture as a country. That is why Filipino is my favorite subject.

Written by - Michael

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My favorite subject is History.

My favorite subject History because I learn about events in the past and the lives of our heroes. It helps me understand how our country and culture were formed. Because of this, I appreciate our past more and learn important lessons for the present.

Written by - Gioshua

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Editor - Raz

Writers - Raz, Sheila, Godwin, Sofia, Michael, Gioshua, Angela

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📚 An Immense World by: Ed Yong

The Earth teems with sights and textures, sounds and vibrations, smells and tastes, electric and magnetic fields. But every kind of animal, including humans, is enclosed within its own unique sensory bubble, perceiving but a tiny sliver of our immense world.

In An Immense World, Ed Yong coaxes us beyond the confines of our own senses, allowing us to perceive the skeins of scent, waves of electromagnetism, and pulses of pressure that surround us. We encounter beetles that are drawn to fires, turtles that can track the Earth’s magnetic fields, fish that fill rivers with electrical messages, and even humans who wield sonar like bats. We discover that a crocodile’s scaly face is as sensitive as a lover’s fingertips, that the eyes of a giant squid evolved to see sparkling whales, that plants thrum with the inaudible songs of courting bugs, and that even simple scallops have complex vision. We learn what bees see in flowers, what songbirds hear in their tunes, and what dogs smell on the street. We listen to stories of pivotal discoveries in the field, while looking ahead at the many mysteries that remain unsolved.

Funny, rigorous, and suffused with the joy of discovery, An Immense World takes us on what Marcel Proust called “the only true voyage . . . not to visit strange lands, but to possess other eyes.”

FINALIST FOR THE KIRKUS PRIZE

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A “thrilling” (The New York Times), “dazzling” (The Wall Street Journal) tour of the radically different ways that animals perceive the world that will fill you with wonder and forever alter your perspective, by Pulitzer Prize–winning science journalist Ed Yong   “One of this year’s finest works of narrative nonfiction.”—Oprah Daily

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How To Complete General Science For Competitive Exams

General Science plays an important role in our competitive exams like upsc exams-IAS, CDS, CAPF AC, SSC exams-MTS, CGL, GD CONSTABLE and in state level exams like JKSSB, JKPSC etc. In all the above mentioned exams General Science covers a very large portion. In exams like CDS, CAPF, IAS etc General Science contributes around 20 to 30 marks alone. The number of marks read more