Why The Name Of The Bonobo Ape Might Actually Be Meaningless
Shakespeare famously asked what's in a name, and while a rose by any other name might smell as sweet, the name of a species of primate is more complicated.
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What Happens To Your Body After A Jump Scare, According To Science
There are those who are quite content to live a life without dramatic ups or downs -- as little drama as possible -- and then there are fright fans.
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How A Rare Diamond Revealed Unknown Secrets About The Earth's Crust
As researchers continue to explore the mysteries of the universe, near and far, new information and insights are gathered to aid our understanding.
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The Scientific Explanation Of Why People Love To Be Scared
Some people love horror films, thrill rides, and haunted houses, but there is a scientific explanation of why people love to be scared.
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How Likely Is It To See A Full Moon On Halloween?
The two seem to go together remarkably well, at least in art and story -- Halloween night graced by a full moon -- but how common is it really?
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What Is The Science Of Identity Foundation?
The Science of Identity Foundation, an obscure religious organization from Hawaii, has been pilloried in the press in recent years. So what is it?
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Who Is Chris Butler, The Elusive Founder Of The Science Of Identity Foundation?
The Science of Identity Foundation, who some say is a cult, was started by the elusive founder Chris Butler, but who is he?
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Why French Scientists Believe Mars Could Have Hosted Life Billions Of Years Ago
French scientists believe Mars could have hosted life billions of years ago, but they think that life form snuffed itself out. Here's why.
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Swedish Blood Banks' Perfect Reason For Why They Give Donors An Update On Their Sample
No matter the type involved, we all need blood, and sometimes, we need more than we already have. That's when generous blood donors can save lives.
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How A Theoretical Boltzmann Brain Could Prove Something Comes From Nothing
Physics is full of interesting theories and thought experiments. Here's how a theoretical Boltzmann Brain could prove something comes from nothing.
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The Scientific Progress That Stephen Hawking Never Stopped Warning Us About
The scientific progress that Stephen Hawking never stopped warning us about would either be the "best or worst thing" to happen to humanity, he said.
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Why The US Government's Chicken-Turkey Hybrid Failed
Something there is about the human intellect that seems to believe that anything, no matter how good, can be improved by adding something else.
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What Is The Difference Between Rural Bats And Urban Bats?
Perhaps because they're so frequently active at night, bats seem mysterious, even eerie, whether they're encountered in the countryside or the city.
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The Largest Known Star In The Universe Makes The Sun Look Like A Grain Of Rice
The largest known star in the Universe dwarfs our Sun, making it look as small as a grain of rice. Here's the story behind the largest known star.
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What Would Happen If Ants Went Extinct?
Although ants can certainly be annoying (and even revolting), especially when they invade a residence or a picnic, life on the planet depends on them.
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Why This New Species Of Jellyfish Could Be Unlike Any Others We've Seen
Just when you might think that all of the animals to be discovered have been, someone comes up with something that might well be unseen before now.
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The Truth About The Potential Future Supercontinent Amasia
Granted, it takes a very long time, but science tells us that the very continents themselves are on the move, once one, now separate, and someday, united again.
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The Story Of Bill Haast, Who Lived To 100 Despite His Extensive Snake Venom Habit
It's famously said that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, and proof of that axiom might be found in the story of snake venom expert Bill Haast.
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David Jewitt And Jane Luu's Exploration Of The Kuiper Belt Explained
The history of exploration is littered with examples of the intrepid searching the unknown for what they believe must be true. Here's one such story.
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What Actually Happens When Lightning Strikes Sand?
Lightning is one of the most dramatic products of Earth, creating ear-splitting noise and outlandish visual effects, and if it strikes sand, something more.
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The Important Role Snoopy Is Playing In NASA's Historic Artemis 1 Launch
A Snoopy plush will be aboard the Artemis I spacecraft on its trip around the Moon.
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The Asteroid That Killed The Dinosaurs Could Have Had A Companion
Until recently, the prevailing theory for the demise of the dinosaurs focused on a single asteroid colliding with the Earth just off Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.
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What Are Rossby Waves And Why Are They Affecting Our Weather?
It's a commonly accepted fact that all manner of phenomena work together to create global climate events, with some being more obscure than others.
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How New Scientific Developments May Make Nuclear Fusion A Reality
The human race has long harnessed various kinds of power, whether from themselves, domesticated animals, or various fuels, with mixed long-term results.
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The Strange Animal That Squirts Blood From Its Eyes
The animal kingdom is rife with examples of behaviors and biological adaptations clearly intended for defensive purposes -- some common, some unique.
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What Is Lunar Hay Fever?
It's pretty clear that space travel is not without its dangers, like equipment malfunctions or collisions with unforeseen celestial bodies. But allergies?
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What Would Happen If Humans Had Tails?
One of the major differences between humans and several animals is that humans don't have tails. Here's what would happen if humans did have tails.
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