What Are The Marks On The Moon That Make It Look Like Swiss Cheese?
Scientists have discovered what the marks on the moon are that make it look like Swiss cheese -- and some say the cause may mean the moon is habitable.
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A 10-Year-Old Accidentally Created An Explosive New Molecule
A 10-year-old girl created a molecule and astonished her teacher by showing him her made-up model. Here's what you need to know about the synthetic molecule.
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Does Hawaii Hold The Secrets Of Possible Life On Mars?
A new study published in Frontiers in Microbiology has revealed that unknown bacteria have been discovered in Hawaiian lava caves. What does this mean?
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What Russia Leaving The International Space Station Really Means
On July 26, 2022, Russia announced that it would no longer fund, support, or send astronauts to the International Space Station. Here's what this means.
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There's A Deadly Secret Hidden In The Deepest Parts Of Some Of The World's Seas
The Earth's bodies of water are a source of inspiration, awe, and mystery. However, there is a deadly secret that can be found at the bottoms of some.
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The Scary Way Climate Change Is Affecting Earth's Gravity
Global warming is a critical issue that governments across the globe are trying to tackle. And, new data shows that Earth's gravity is also being affected.
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How A Male Clownfish Can Become Female During Its Lifetime
Male clownfish are able to change their sex, a remarkable characteristic that shows how uniquely the clownfish have evolved. Here's how they do it.
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Robot Chess Players Pose A More Dangerous Threat To Their Human Opponents Than You Realize
Robots have been playing chess against humans for decades. Now, though, there seems to have been a terrifying turn taken in the sentience of these smart-bots.
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How A Saudi Arabian Man's Health Turned Into A Royal Intervention
A Saudi Arabian man's health became the subject of a royal intervention when the king stepped in to assist a morbidly overweight citizen.
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Finland's Kummakivi Balancing Rock Seemingly Defies All The Rules Of Physics
Kummakivi in Finland, a big rock precariously balanced on another rock, looks like it should have slid to the ground centuries long ago.
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The Stunning Discovery Of A 4.6 Billion-Year-Old Meteorite In The Sahara Desert
Although the rock we will discuss here is, in fact, extra-terrestrial, Superman is safe from kryptonite — for now, at least.
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The Story Behind The Accidental Invention Of Teflon
The history of science is full of accidental discoveries -- some based in fact, others more from legend than evidence, like Newton and the falling apple.
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A New Study Has Researchers Re-Examining The Ancestry Of Native Americans
DNA extracted from a 14,000-year-old skull found in a cave in China reveals more information about ancient human migration and ancestry.
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The Science Behind How Polio Is Transmitted
Polio is a virus that in rare cases can cause permanent crippling, even death. It's been almost entirely eliminated within in the United States.
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Why Is This Black-Sand Beach In Iceland So Dangerous?
The ocean is a natural tourist draw, with its promise of experiencing nature with all its beauty as well as its primal power. Danger lurks as well.
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The Northern Lights Are Not Just Something Unique To Earth
These colorful lights appear in other places besides Earth. While humans cannot visit them (yet), we can see them with the help of a telescope.
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The Truth Behind The Theory That Smelling Farts Is Good For You
We know that laughter is good for us, and we know that several bodily functions are just inherently funny. Might flatulence have added value?
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A Whale's Heart Resonates In An Unexpected Way
The blue whale is the largest animal currently inhabiting Planet Earth, with a circulatory system designed for the way they exist deep within the ocean.
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What Happens If Lake Mead Dries Up Forever?
Lake Mead was formed following the construction of the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River in 1935. But what would happen if it dries up forever?
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Giant Pandas Eat A Staggering Amount Of Bamboo Each Day
The internet is full of adorable videos of pandas frolicking about, rolling and clambering and precious. So they must work up quite an appetite.
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Why The Viral Penny Microwaving Trend Is Dangerous
While it may seem obvious to most of us that metal does not belong in the microwave, a recent viral trend has people doing just that to make them shrink.
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How Oreo Is Cashing In On The Prepper Trend
We all have those aspects of modern life that, if we think about it, we'd really rather not do without -- sunscreen. Potable water. And, yes, Oreos.
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The Most Popular Form Of Burial Service Might Surprise You - Exclusive
In the United States, a traditional funeral is arranged by a funeral home, but is traditional burial still the most popular method?
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Does Rice Really Make Birds Explode?
There's nothing quite like a good urban myth to get the mind going, especially if it involves potential avian explosions and a state legislature.
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What You Need To Know About Color-Changing Sharks
The great white shark is a fixture in popular culture and entertainment, from "Jaws" to "Sharknado." We're still learning about their behaviors and biology.
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The Gruesome Ingredient A British Architect Is Recycling In Bricks
As it turns out, blood isn't just for the circulatory system of humans and animals, Kim Kardashian's vampire facials, or for sacrificial rituals.
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The Common Backyard Visitor That Is Dangerously Close To Extinction
Our backyards are incredibly personal, and they speak volumes about the owner. Sadly, this common backyard visitor is dangerously close to extinction.
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