What Is A Gigantic Jet Lightning Burst?
According to Yahoo News, scientists believe that 50,000 gigantic jets occur yearly. This phenomenon can be likened to a lightning bolt on steroids.
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The Sad 2019 Death Of Iman, The Last Sumatran Rhino In Malaysia
The Sumatran rhino is considered a critically endangered species, with only 80 remaining in the world. Here is the sad reason why one rhino died in 2019.
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The Scientific Reason Video Game Soundtracks Can Make You More Productive
Many turn to music as a way to help them concentrate on a task at hand. Here is the scientific reason why video game soundtracks can make you more productive.
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What Is A 1,000-Year Flood?
In the summer of 2022 Kentucky and St. Louis, both experienced historical 1,000-year flooding in the same week. But what is a 1,000 year flood?
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12 Ways Climate Change Impacts Wildfires
In recent years, fires have burned more and more homes and towns, and that might just get worse. These are some ways climate change impacts wildfires.
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The Battle Of Leningrad's Unexpected Heroes Were Scientists Who Starved Themselves To Death
In the midst of misery, there was a small group of Russians who, in one of the most incredible stories of World War II, actually chose to starve to death.
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Bird Poop Played An Unexpected Role In The Great Barrier Reef's Declining Health
The Great Barrier Reef is important to both economies and ecology. Here is the unexpected role that bird poop has played in the decline of the reef's health.
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The 10 Places You Should Never Shelter During A Thunderstorm
Thunder and lightning can bring a sense of beauty and excitement. However, there are many places that you should never consider taking shelter during a storm.
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Humans May Have Lived In North America Far Earlier Than You Thought
Archeologists and scientists have long theorized when humans may have first come to the Americas. Now they suggest that it was earlier than you may think.
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The Eye-Opening Scientific Reasoning Behind Why We Blink
Blinking has come to mean giving way -- whoever blinks first in a negotiation, for instance. But actual blinking isn't surrender; it's healthful and necessary.
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What Would Happen If Earth Were The Lone Planet In Our Solar System?
What would happen if the other planets in our solar system were to disappear? What if they never existed at all?
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The Terrifying Percentage Of The Great Barrier Reef That We've Lost In The Last Two Decades
In 2022, the Great Barrier Reef suffered another mass bleaching event, and the reason behind it was man-made, with losses in the past two decades unbelievable.
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NASA's Data On The Massive Tonga Volcanic Eruption Will Blow Your Mind
Data from the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcanic explosion from January 2022 is incredible, and it gives researchers a lot to unpack as they study why and how.
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What Is Dead Pool Status?
Dead pool status has nothing to do with Marvel; rather, it has everything to do with the dangerously low water levels Lakes Mead and Powell are facing today.
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What Are The Chances You'll Be Killed By Lightning?
Lightning can strike victims in more than one way and the odds of being struck by lightning go up significantly during the summer months.
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The Scientific Reason Meditation Helped Save So Many Lives During The Tham Luang Cave Rescue
Meditation is by no means a new health craze. In fact, documents translated into Hindi that describe "training of the mind" date back around 3,000 years.
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The Real Reason NASA-Branded Clothes Are Everywhere Now
NASA has been captivating people all over the world for more than six decades. Here's the real reason NASA-branded clothes are everywhere now.
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The Scientific Reason People Blush When They're Embarrassed
Mark Twain is credited with the line, "Man is the only animal that blushes -- or needs to." Recent research, however, might contradict his wisdom.
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How Organ Transplant Research Might Have You Reading Frankenstein In A New Light
Dr. Frankenstein labored to reanimate dead tissue, with very mixed results. Recently, researchers have found a way to do just that, inspiring hope.
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Cockroaches Played An Unexpected Part In A Moon Dust Auction
On the Apollo 11 mission, cockroaches were fed moon dust to see if it was dangerous. The moon dust ingested by those cockroaches has been put up for auction.
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The Amount Of Deforestation In The Amazon Rainforest Matches The Size Of The US' Biggest States
It's commonly understood that the Amazon rainforest has a massive role to play in the climate of Planet Earth. Deforestation will have its own impact.
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Giant Squid Caught On Camera Shows How These Deep Sea Predators Hunt
Some will insist that space is the final frontier, but the fact is that Earth's oceans also contain an abundance of mystery, including the denizens.
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Hyperpolyglots – The Truth About People Who Speak More Than 11 Languages
Few people speak many more than one or two languages, let alone over 11. These extraordinary individuals are known as hyperpolyglots.
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The Novel Way China Is Using Tech To Protect Pandas
Giant pandas are some of the most recognizable creatures with their adorable, fuzzy, black and white faces. Here's how China is protecting them.
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Why Scientists Are Studying Diseases In One Of Earth's Oldest Animal Species
Some of the most common disabilities worldwide are connected to neurological conditions -- Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and the like. Maybe there's new hope.
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What Happens If You Freeze Bubbles?
If you've ever seen those viral videos online where people blow bubbles outside on a cold day, you know how beautiful they look as they freeze.
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It Turns Out Alpha Male Wolves Don't Actually Exist In The Wild
It may be a huge blow to arrogant guys, but alpha male wolves don't exist in the wild. Instead, wild wolf packs look a lot more like the nuclear family unit.
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