One Stephen Hawking Prediction For The End Of The World Seems Closer Than Ever
Physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking had several theories for the future, but one of his predictions for the end of the world seems closer than ever.
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The Secret To Why Roman Concrete Lasts So Long
Roman concrete lasts long - it's even sturdier than the concrete we use to make buildings today. The reason lies in one very particular thing.
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How Neil deGrasse Tyson Predicted The End Of The World
Neil deGrasse Tyson predicts the end of the world with the death of the sun in about 5 billion years, but says humanity may only have another 100 years.
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Here's What Would Happen If You Fired A Gun In Space
The vast majority of the scientific experiments conducted in space have had to do with space itself, such as its effects on the astronauts or the spacecraft.
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5 Recent Pompeii Discoveries That Archeologists Didn't Expect
The destructed ruins of Pompeii were discovered centuries ago, but archeologists continue to find things they didn't expect. Here are the most recent.
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Chilling Audio Recording Likely Captures Titan Sub's Final Moments
In June 2023, a submersible and its crew went missing only to implode deep in the sea. Chilling audio recording likely captures the Titan sub's final moments.
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The Tragic Facts About King Tut's Inbred Bloodline
In the days of the pharaohs, keeping it in the family was taken to extremes among the rulers. Here are the tragic facts about King Tut's inbred bloodline.
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Strangest Things People Have Found Underwater
Earth's underwater world is vast, largely unexplored, and often strange. Some of the stuff people have found down there is even stranger than we can imagine.
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The Mysterious Stone Archeologists Reburied To Protect From People
There's a mysterious stone in Scotland that archeologists have unearthed and reburied to protect it from people who threaten to damage it.
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What Happens If You're Buried Without A Casket?
Green burials, or being buried in the ground without a casket, are becoming more popular. Here's what happens if you or a loved one goes that route.
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What Happens If You're Buried Without Being Embalmed
For centuries, bodies have been embalmed for funeral services, but trends are changing. Here's what happens if you're buried without being embalmed.
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Why A Body Might Not Decay In Humid Areas, According To An Expert
A nun was exhumed in Missouri four years after her death only to be found intact. Here's why a body might not decay in humid areas, according to an expert.
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Here's Why Rats Learned To Drive Tiny Cars
Researchers at the University of Richmond got so busy this year asking if they could that they forgot to ask if they should, and in so doing, taught rats to drive motorized vehicles, wastefully forgetting to call the machines "ratmobiles." Yes, they taught rats to drive tiny cars.
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Here's How The Assassin's Teapot Really Works
You might have seen or heard of the assassin's teapot, which can pour two different liquids from a seemingly regular teapot. Here's how it really works.
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The Biggest Theories Why American Lions Went Extinct
American lions went extinct around 10,000 years ago. Exactly how is still a matter of debate. Here are the biggest theories that try to explain it.
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The Strange Request Star Trek's Creator Had In His Last Will
Gene Roddenberry had a long fascination with space, aka, the final frontier, so the "Star Trek" creator's strange request in his last will seems fitting.
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The Surprising Reason Scientists Think Humpback Whales May Be Altruistic
Killer whales have long viewed humpback whale calves as part of a balanced diet. In turn, humpback whales seem to be OK with considering orcas as their nemeses.
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Fossils That Science Was Wrong About
Scientific theories and conclusions can change as we learn more, but sometimes, scientists just make mistakes, like when they wrongly identified these fossils.
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The Real Reason The Cave Bear Went Extinct
The cave bear, formally Ursus spelaeus, went extinct 28,000 to 27,000 years ago at the end of the Pleistocene Epoch. Here's how it happened.
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The New DNA Claim About Christopher Columbus That Could Change Everything
Over the years, the established teachings about Christopher Columbus have been challenged. Now, a new DNA claim about the explorer could change everything.
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5 Deadly Prehistoric Animals We're Lucky Went Extinct
Lions, tigers, bears - they may seem dangerous today, but there are quite a few deadly prehistoric animals that would have eaten them for lunch.
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The Doritos Ingredient That Turns Mouse Skin Transparent
We don't always know what's in the processed foods we eat, but it's unlikely anyone suspected Doritos contain an ingredient that turns mouse skin transparent.
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The Big Reason Why Chicago Electrifies This Body Of Water
The city of Chicago electrifies one of its bodies of water for a very important reason. One that involves years of history and animal science.
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Chilling Details About The Ketamine Queen
The death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry in late 2023 led to arrests in August 2024. Chillingly, one person called The Ketamine Queen was heavily involved.
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Here's How The Astronauts Stuck In Space On The Boeing Starliner Will Survive
Two astronauts went to space on an eight-day mission on NASA's Boeing Starliner, but now they're likely stuck in orbit until 2025. Here's how they'll survive.
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Things That Don't Make Sense About The Challenger Disaster
Decades after the Challenger disaster killed all seven crew members, including teacher Christa McAuliffe, there are still things that defy explanation.
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The Truth About Auras According To Science
You might have heard of auras - an alleged visible color that is linked to a person's personal characteristics. But do they have any scientific validity?
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