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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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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The Truth About How Much Junk Humans Have Created
Humans have a serious problem with creating junk. All of the junk humans have created has ushered in the Anthropocene age.
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Weird Organisms That Are Living On Your Body Right Now
Humans are pretty weird organisms on their own, but we also play host to lots of other weird organisms.
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Strange Facts About Uncontacted Tribes On Earth
Some tribes are called "uncontacted," but these aren't ignorant people. Many have had communication with other tribal people who do live in the modern world.
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You Can Spend A Year Pretending To Live On Mars. Here's How
Wanna get away from it all? Apply to NASA's new program to pretend to spend a year on Mars, complete with limited food, equipment failures, and more fun stuff.
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The Children Of Identical Twins Don't Have The Genetic Relationship You'd Expect
The children of identical twins don't have the genetic relationship you'd expect. Here's what you need to know about the DNA of identical twins.
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Why Are Half-Life Measurements Used?
Half-life measurements are a staple of scientific study, but what exactly are they, and why are they used. This is why half-life measurements are used.
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Why Do We See So Many Worms After A Rain
Worms have a tendency to emerge aboveground after a rainfall, despite the apparent risks. Here's why worms may come to the surface after it rains.
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How Much Milk Does A Cow Produce In Its Lifetime?
Each cow has a limited supply of milk it can produce in its lifetime, and you're about to learn exactly how many squeezes it takes to deplete an udder.
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The Real Reason Horses Buck (And Other Cool Horse Facts)
Why do horses buck? When did we first try to ride them? And what's up with the sugar cubes?
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The Truth About The Secret Language Of Fish
From bird calls to squeaks and barks, communication can be found across the animal kingdom, around the globe -- including the ocean.
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Most Dangerous Animals In Africa
The allure of the great animals of Africa is exciting. But don't get too close, since many of these animals are quite dangerous.
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