Detonating A Nuclear Weapon In Space Is A Terrible Idea. Here's Why
The science behind nuclear weapons is terrifying and fascinating. Here's a look at what happens when a nuke is detonated in space.
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A Recent Fossil Discovery Could Prove Humans Have Been Around For Longer Than We Thought
Part of the fun of research in any field, art or science, is the possibility of discovering evidence that upends current theories and common beliefs.
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Why A Rare Baby Woolly Mammoth Discovery Has Scientists Intrigued
Preserved, complete remains from ages past, whether human or some other form of animal, are a cause of excitement in the scientific community.
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Why The 'World's Happiest Animal' Is In Danger Of Going Extinct
Surely even the most stone-hearted among us needs a shot of cute now and then, the kind of thing provided by Australia's quokkas -- at least, for now.
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The Science Behind Why Humans Shrink As We Age
Humans grow in a number of ways throughout a lifetime -- but we also shrink, too. So why does that happen? And what causes it? The answer might surprise you.
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What Scientists Think The Universe Was Like Before The Big Bang
Scientists work to develop theories, explanations for why things are the way they are, verified by observation and data. What about things before they were?
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The Science Behind When Bird Flu Can Infect Humans
Certainly there's a very long list of illnesses and other medical conditions to which human beings can fall prey. Do bird diseases pose a threat, too?
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The Eye-Opening 2019 Discovery Of The 5-Foot-Tall Penguin
A 5-foot-tall penguin species, that lived up to 66 million years ago in New Zealand, was discovered by researchers in 2019. Here's what it looked like.
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Elephant Poaching Has Forced The Species To Evolve Without A Key Body Part
We might tend to think of change via evolution, increasing a creature's chances of survival, as something taking place over many, many years. Not necessarily.
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The Reason That Some Deep Sea Creatures Are Gigantic
Some sea creatures are so very tiny and, if we're honest, quite puppy level adorable. Others are quite enormous and, if we're honest, terrifying.
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Carl Weathers' Unexpected Career Before He Became Apollo Creed
It may come as a surprise that Carl Weathers had a professional career in a major sport before he became famous as Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" films.
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How The Bald Eagle Survived Near Extinction
The bald eagle is one of the most magnificent creatures to swoop over the face of the earth. Here's the story of how it survived near extinction.
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How Death Will Change In The Future
Even ancient Neanderthals had rituals they performed at the loss of their loved ones. Here's how death will probably change in the future.
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Do We Now Know The Cause For Havana Syndrome?
Being in the diplomatic corps -- especially if you're actually a spy -- comes with certain built-in and recognizable risks, as well as some less obvious.
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What Would Happen If Thunderstorms Didn't Exist?
Despite how dangerous some thunderstorms can be, have you ever pondered what would happen if they didn't exist? Let's take a look at this scenario.
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The Scientific Reason Why 'Oddly Satisfying' Videos Are So Popular
"Oddly satisfying" videos are just that -- oddly satisfying. There have been studies done on the therapeutic videos and here's what scientists have discovered.
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Halley's Comet Is Connected With This Christian Symbol
Halley's Comet is one of the most well-known celestial phenomenons, occurring just once every 75 years. It also potentially has meaning as a Christian symbol.
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Why Are Weather Forecasts Less Than Accurate?
You know what they say about the weather -- everybody complains about it, but nobody does anything about it. Or accurately predicts it, even.
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12 Genius Animal Bridges And Crossings Around The World
Millions of animals are struck by vehicles every year, but there is a clever solution. These are 12 genius animal bridges and crossings around the world.
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What Is A Sunspot?
The sun has been a source of admiration, worship, and scientific study. During the latter, scientists have studied sunspots, and here's what they've found.
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The Unexpected Reason Dolphins Taste Each Other's Pee
Dolphins are some of the most enigmatic creatures of the sea. They're intelligent and curious but they also drink each other's pee and here's why they do that.
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This Is What An Astronaut On The ISS Does In A Day
These days, the main location for humans orbiting Earth is the International Space Station. Here's what the average day is like for astronauts on the ISS.
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The Reason Scientists Say Beluga Whales Can Communicate With Humans
As the most vocal of all whale species, the beluga whale also has its own unique form of speech that it can use to communicate with others, including humans.
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Science Explains What Really Happens When You Get Jet Lag
Jet lag is an annoyance almost everyone has to deal with after taking a long flight, but what exactly is it? Here's what happens when you get jet lag.
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The Reason Why Some Scientists Think Dinosaurs Ate Rocks
We know that some dinosaurs ate only plants, while others were meat-eaters, but scientists believe that dinosaurs also ate rocks. Here's the reason.
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Kathy Boudin Of Weather Underground Has Family Ties To Radical Politics
Kathy Boudin of Weather Underground spent 22 years in prison for her botched efforts to forward progressive incentives. She has family ties to radical politics.
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The Unexpected Way Some Fish Climb Up Waterfalls
Some fish are able to climb up waterfalls, seemingly defying all the laws of physics. Here's how one species of fish is able to climb waterfalls.
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