Scientists Who Were Ridiculed, But Were Right
There are a whole slew of scientists and inventors who were absolutely right in what they did but were ridiculed for doing it.
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The Real Reason Bubbles Pop, According To Science
A bubble needs only to make contact with a surface before it vanishes, leaving only a soapy little smear behind. So why exactly do they pop?
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The Real Reason You Can't Breathe Underwater
While fish can famously breathe underwater, humans definitely cannot. Here's why humans unfortunately don't have the ability to breathe underwater.
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How A NASA Astronaut Changed The DNA Game With One Incredible Experiment
In 2016, a trailblazing NASA astronaut officially changed the DNA game with one incredible experiment. Let's take a look at this research and its implications.
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The 7,500 Year Old Discovery Revealed By A Spanish Drought
Dramatic changes in landscape brought on by lowering water levels have also led to a number of notable discoveries.
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A 2030s Supernova May Hold The Key To The Age Of The Entire Universe
If researchers are right, we'll see a supernova from the past in the 2030s, which could potentially lead to a better understanding of the age of the universe
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The Unexpected Activity That Can Enhance A Surgeon's Performance
Video games might not sound like the best use of time for a doctor, but it turns out they can actually improve a surgeon's abilities. Here's how.
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Paradoxes That Will Blow Your Mind
From Aristotle and Zeno to Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking, great minds have spent their lives researching and proving seemingly self-contradictory ideas.
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The Real Reason Why Mercury Has No Moons
Mercury is less than hospitable in terms of supporting human life. The planet, not unlike Earth's moon in many respects, has no moons of its own. Why?
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The Science Behind Starting A Fire With Ice
We've always been told that fire and ice can never go together. But can they actually? Here's how you can start a fire by using a chunk of ice.
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The 500-Year-Old Mummified Creature Unveiled By A Melting Iceberg
As a result of climate change, archeologists are making all new discoveries. Here is what 500-year-old creature that was recently found in a melting iceberg.
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Things That Take The Longest To Decompose
When you throw something out, do you think about its afterlife? Not all garbage decomposes quickly. These are the things that take the longest to decompose.
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What Would Happen If Earth Was The Size Of Jupiter?
What would happen if Jupiter and Earth did share more in common? What if Earth were suddenly 11 times larger, matching Jupiter's unfathomable size?
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Why Pugsley Actor Ken Weatherwax Avoided Lead Roles After The Addams Family
The child stars, including Ken Weatherwax, of 'The Addams Family' didn't exactly keep making a splash in Hollywood after the series ended.
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What Is The Science Mission Of NASA's Upcoming Artemis I Launch?
Before we can go back to the moon, we have to test the systems that will get us there, which started at the end of August 2022 with the launch of Artemis I.
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France's Nuclear Test From Half A Century Ago Had Some Devastating Lasting Effects
Splitting the atom has turned out to be a mixed blessing at best. This was certainly demonstrated by the ramifications of French nuclear testing in Algeria.
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Here's What Happens To Gold Teeth During Cremation
Organ donations have become a common way of disposing of at least parts of the deceased. But what about artificial parts -- like gold teeth?
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Cold Weather Became Much More Bearable Thanks To One Ambitious Teenager
Earmuffs are a staple of our everyday winter attire, but they weren't always as innovative as they are today. Here's how a teenager improved the earmuff.
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The Mysterious Celestial Object That Scientists Can't Agree On
There is a lot we still don't understand about outer space, and the latest is a mysterious celestial object that scientists can't agree on.
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One Accidental Discovery May Have Linked Humans And Spiders In An Unexpected Way
it turns out that spiders, the often misunderstood arachnids, may have a more positive association with human sleep than we thought. Here's what we know.
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Why The Scorpius Constellation Will Look A Lot Different In The Next 10,000 Years
The brightest star in the Scorpius constellation is Antares, a red supergiant, and as this star finishes its lifespan, it'll transform Scorpius along with it.
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The Largest Bodies Of Water On Earth Ranked By Size
Approximately 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water. Here, we take a look at 13 of the largest bodies of rank — ranked from smallest to largest.
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Why Nostradamus Followers Believe He Predicted The Rise Of Global Warming
Melting glaciers, hotter temperatures, rising sea levels — these are just some of the signs of global warming. Did Nostradamus predict its rise?
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Where On Earth Does Space Junk Crash?
What goes up must come down, or so goes the old gravitational observation. That includes objects sent to orbit Earth -- but just where exactly do they land?
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Why Elephant Painting May Not Be As Cute As You'd Think
If the internet has taught us anything, it's that humans love when other animals act like us. But elephant painting may not be as cute as you'd think.
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The Terrifying Reality The World Would Face If Birds Went Extinct
Birds exist on every continent, and experts aren't exactly certain how many there are. Here's the terrifying reality the world would face if birds went extinct.
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Why Would A Rocket Launch Get Scrubbed?
There were more rocket launches in 2021 than any other year in history, with 135 successful launches and 11 failed ones. So why would a launch get scrubbed?
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