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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How Ukrainian Doctors Removed A Live Grenade From A Soldier's Chest
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has led to high numbers of people killed. Here is how Ukrainian doctors removed a live grenade from a soldier.
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How DNA Helped Identify A Missing Person From A 1971 Case
DNA testing helped identify a missing person from a case all the way back in 1971. Here's how far DNA testing has some in recent decades.
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Animals That Have Gone Extinct In The Past Decade
Extinction doesn't just apply to the distant past, species are still declared extinct each year. Here are animals that have gone extinct in the past decade.
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Sulfur Hexafluoride: Helium's Evil Twin
Helium is well known for its lifting properties and for making our voices hilariously higher. Here is more about helium's evil twin, sulfur hexafluoride
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What Failure Does To Your Body, According To Science
A sense of failure can make us feel downright pretty awful. Here is what science says about what the feeling of failure actually does to the human body.
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What Is The Doomsday Clock, Created By The Bulletin Of Atomic Scientists?
The hands of the Doomsday Clock, created by the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, were moved to 90 minutes until midnight in January 2023. Here's what that means.
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What Happens During A Near-Death Experience
Light at the end of a tunnel, dead relatives, and euphoria have been reported when one comes close to death. Here's what happens during a near-death experience.
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Why The Moon Is So Critical For Life On Earth
You might not know it, but the moon is fundamental to the existence of life on Earth. Without it, we might not be here at all. Here's why it's so important.
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