The answer ranges from a matter of seconds to indefinitely, depending on their location, what's available to them, and what they're willing to do to survive.
For many, the most we see of death is on TV and the movies, but reality is much different. Here's what happens to your body after you've been dead for an hour.
Geodes are easy to find, sometimes sitting alongside pebbles. But there's so much more to them than meets the eye, and not just in the crystals they contain.
Here is a brief rundown on how the philosophers of ancient Rome understood tornadoes, as well as the Greek philosophers whose work they used as a basis.
The element beryllium is a primary component used in nuclear weapons, and it's toxic. Here's what beryllium disease does to your body, according to science.
From brand-new mammals to carnivorous plants to insects exhibiting previously unseen behaviors, here are some of the fascinating species discovered in 2023.
The fateful final voyage of OceanGate's Titan sub may have shocked the world, but the marine exploration community had seen the warning signs for years.
Gravitational waves are one of the 21st century's biggest discoveries, and in 2023 we found they're all around us. Astronomers are excited, and so should you.
When fire ants attack, you may be left with itchy welts, or it could be much worse. Sometimes the body has systemic reactions that can even cause death.
Radiation can damage human DNA and cause disastrous adverse effects over time. So how do we treat radioactive water? It's actual more simple than you think.
Wars have been won and lost for a variety of reasons, and not always due to just human effort or error. Sometimes the weather played a key role in battle.
Fires have been crucial to the evolution of humans as we know it, but they can also have devestating effects. So what happens when they aren't put out?
Not all elements are created equal: Some are abundant and their long-term supply will not be an issue, while others are in danger of running low quite soon.
About 17 meteorites crash to Earth each day. History is full of unconfirmed reports that falling chunks of space rock have been responsible for various deaths.
With the destruction of OceanGate's Titan fresh in the minds of the public, many are curious about what the deceased experienced in their final moments.
One step in the process of embalming human remains after death is wiring the jaws shut. Why exactly is this done? You might be surprised at the answer.
There is a world of sound around you that you cannot hear. Let's look at some, both natural and manmade, which enter into this mysterious range of frequencies.