Why Jaws Are Wired Shut After Death
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.
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The Real Reason Sloths Don't Fart
Ever wonder about whether certain animals fart? Scientists did, and they figured out the real reason sloths don't fart.
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13 Sounds Humans Can't Hear
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.
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The Reason Submarines Implode, According To Science
The implosion of the Titan submersible in 2023 left many wondering: Why exactly do submarines implode? Here are the scientific reasons for this phenomenon.
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What Happens To Your Body If You Run Out Of Oxygen?
Running out of oxygen is a terrifying prospect, and one of the reasons drowning is a scary thought. Here's what happens to your body when you run out of oxygen.
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What Crack Cocaine Does To Your Body, According To Science
Crack cocaine is a highly addictive substance that is used by a shockingly high number of people across the world. Here's what it does to the body.
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False Facts About Marijuana You Always Thought Were True
There are a lot of myths surrounding marijuana, but is there any truth to them? Here are some false facts about marijuana you always thought were true.
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The Radical Theory That Says That Life Creates The Universe
The universe led to life as we know it - sound about right? According to some researchers, it's not. Here's one radical theory that proposes something else.
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Will Eating Apple Seeds Really Kill You?
Have you ever been told as a child that eating apple seeds will kill you? Did you believe it? And is it true? You might be surprised at the answer.
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This Is The Deadliest Day Of The Week, According To Science
There's one day of the week that is particularly deadly - more so than any other day - according to scientific research. Here's what that day is.
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This Is Where Koko The Gorilla Is Buried
Koko the gorilla showed the world the inner-workings of the gorilla mind after learning 1,000 words in American sign language. This is where she is buried.
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What An El Nino Year Means For Weather
El Niños are naturally occurring weather patterns that happen every two to seven years. Here's what an expected El Niño means more specifically.
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The Best Theories On Why Birds Don't Have Teeth
On the surface, it sounds like a dumb question: Why don't birds have teeth? Well, because they have beaks, silly. It's like asking why dogs don't have wings.
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What Happens If The Colorado River Dries Up Forever?
Countless lives depend on the Colorado River, which is now listed as America's most endangered river. Here's what will happen if it dries up forever.
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The Cannibalistic Hammerhead Worm Explained
While the word "worm" may not immediately inspire terror, make no mistake: Not all worms were created equal, including the cannibalistic hammerhead worm.
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Ganymede: The Solar System's Mightiest Moon
Jupiter's moon Ganymede is almost a planet in its own right. Not only is this distant world the largest of the solar system's moons, it's larger than Mercury.
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How Climate Change Could Affect Life In The Deepest Parts Of The Ocean
We know that Earth naturally cycles through cool and warm periods, and that temperatures in 2100 are on track to hit the same highs as 5 million years ago.
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Water Witching: An Ancient Art Or Pseudoscience?
Scholars have derided water witching as a pseudoscience, while those who practice it and many who hire water witches believe it to be an ancient art.
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Why Dust Storms Can Be So Deadly
Once rare and limited to desert areas of the country, dust storms have grown more common in other parts of North America. Why are they so dangerous?
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The World's Oldest Living Things
There are things in this world that are amazingly intricate in their design. Continue reading to learn all about the world's oldest living things.
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Things You Can't Do In Your Dreams And Why
Everyone dreams, but there are some things that most if not all people are completely unable to do in dreams. Here are the fascinating reasons why.
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The Most Painful Injuries A Person Can Get, According To Science
While pain is relative, there are a number of injuries that can be excruciating for most everyone.
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How The World Would Look With Just 1,000 People
Imagine an apocalypse of some kind leaves a representative selection of 1,000 people behind. What would this new society look like? How would the world change?
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'Intelligence In A Dish': How Biocomputers Could Make Science Fiction A Reality
As the world braced for the long-term effects of artificial intelligence in 2023, researchers announced new developments in biocomputing. Here's the story.
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According To A University Of Oregon Study, Worms Get The Munchies
It's scientifically proven that marijuana makes some people feel hungry. The same effect occurs in another unlikely organism: a small nematode worm.
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What Is An RUD, The Gaming Term That Became Elon Musk's Way Of Describing SpaceX Disasters?
On Twitter, SpaceX used a three-word phrase to describe the company's unmanned Starship rocket explosion in a test flight, which took place on April 20, 2023.
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Euthanasia Coaster: The Roller Coaster Designed To Kill You
Given that the Euthanasia Coaster is designed to kill every one of its passengers, a natural first question is, "Who is the target audience for this thing?"
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