Ohio Family Affected By Train Derailment Lived The Tragedy Before (But In A Movie)
After a devasting train crash in East Palestine, Ohio, one family who evacuated after the crash compared it to a major movie that one member appeared in.
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Humans See Recognizable Shape On Mars In Reconnaissance Orbiter's Recent Photo
Reconnaissance Orbiter's recent photo isn't the first time humans have seen interesting shapes on Mars -- the red planet seems to inspire pareidolia.
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How Rats Changed Science Forever
Rats have become commonplace in scientific research due to their similarities to humans.
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The Effect That Sunspots Actually Have On Earth's Weather
The sun has a very direct influence on life on Earth. In particular, sunspots influence the weather we experience to a certain degree. Here's how.
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How A Team Of Researchers Decoded 400-Year-Old Letters From Mary, Queen Of Scots
For more than 400 years, a set of 57 letters sat in the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, the country's national library, virtually untouched.
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The Astonishing Scientific Theory That Says The Universe Might Be Inside A Black Hole
What if we - and our entire universe - are inside a black hole? Believe it or not, some scientists and researchers believe it's a possibility.
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What Is Near Space And Why Is It Important?
Near space is a place where planes can't fly and satellites can't orbit, yet it's becoming important to government entities. Here's why.
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The Dead Sea's Name Has Nothing To Do With High Fatality Rates
The Dead Sea is a very dangerous place to swim, but that's not how it got its name. It's called the "Dead Sea" because of the high salt content.
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How Does A Thunderstorm Become A Tornado?
Tornadoes are among the most imposing and fascinating weather phenomena, the result of thunderstorms. Here's how thunderstorms become tornadoes.
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The Monstrous 4-Foot-Eel Discovered By A Texas Researcher
Imagine the feeling you might get when walking along the beach and coming across a weird snake-looking fish about 4 feet long. Well, it happened to Jace Tunnel.
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Why Can't We Go Faster Than The Speed Of Light?
Warp drive: it's the dream of every would-be space explorer and "Star Trek" fan. Why can't we go faster than the speed of light? Let's take a look.
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Survival Myths That Could Actually Get You Killed
Some oft-repeated survival tactics are useful, but others are just urban legends that might be deadly. Let's bust some survival myths before they bust you.
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What Is Vinyl Chloride And Why Is It So Toxic?
A train wreck in February 2023 cause serious panic due to the threat of vinyl chloride being released. But what is vinyl chloride and why is it so toxic?
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Earthquakes: What Do The Different Richter Scale Magnitudes Mean?
Earthquakes can hit without any warning, killing many people, and causing great destruction. Here is what the Richter scale magnitudes actually mean.
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What Does A Spy Balloon Really Do?
A spy balloon is a gas-filled device with cameras and other surveillance instruments tethered to it. What do they really do?
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This Exoplanet Is The Darkest Planet That Orbits A Star In Our Universe
The universe is full of darkness and mysteries that humans many never comprehend, and this exoplanet is the darkest planet that orbits a star in our universe.
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The World's Oldest DNA Discovered Is Almost Twice As Old As The Previous Mark
The world's oldest DNA discovered is almost twice as old as the previous mark, which was only discovered in 2021. The newest DNA is 2 million years old.
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The 1833 Meteor Shower Led Many To Both Scientific And Religious Understanding
The 1833 meteor shower was unique in many ways, including how it led some to scientific understanding and others to religious belief.
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Snow Leopards' Throat Physiology Gives Them An Unlikely Trait
Snow leopards are relatives of lions, tigers, pumas, and jaguars, but they have a unique aspect of their physiology that sets them apart from the rest.
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Scientists Say Earth's Inner Core Might Be Reversing Its Rotation (So Should You Be Worried?)
It appears that now, the rotation of the core seems to be slowing down and even reversing.
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How A Swedish Man Survived In His Car For Two Months In A 2011 Snowstorm
In 2011 a Swedish man survived in his car for two months during a snowstorm. Here's how he beat the odds and staved off the bitter cold.
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The Prehistoric Cheetah That Roamed America Before The Last Ice Age
The prehistoric cheetah that roamed America before the last ice age confounds scientists because it has an unusual combination of characteristics.
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We Could See The Return Of A Certain Prehistoric Creature In Our Lifetime
Menacing outcomes from the "Jurassic Park" film franchise have not given scientists any pause in their plans to bring back one extinct prehistoric creature.
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The Ancient Primate Relative Discovered In Antarctica
An ancient primate relative was discovered in Antarctica, giving scientists fascinating new insight into the world of cold-weather animals.
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The Antarctic Penguin Colony That Was First Discovered From Space
The list of things that can be seen from space is long, but a penguin colony might be a surprise. This Antarctic penguin colony was first seen from space.
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The Meteoric Rise And Fall Of Death Row Records
The rise of Death Row Records was lightning-fast, but its reign was short. Its story is a reminder that when life imitates art, things can get out of hand.
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The Sounds Dinosaurs Made Are Probably Not What You Envisioned
From baby-like coos to orchestral-esque vocal performances to utter silence, let's dive into the sounds dinosaurs made. They're probably not what you expect.
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