The Closest Living Relative To The Elephant Is Smaller Than You Would Think
The closest living relative to the elephant is a furry-faced, four-legged mammal that looks more like a guinea pig than it does its nearest family.
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Is Human Saliva Venomous?
Human saliva is a lot of things: wet, slimy, and, many people would say, gross. But did you know human saliva could also potentially be venomous?
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The Evolutionary Reason Some Bird Eggs Are So Colorful
One of the most beautiful woodland sights is a nest full of sky blue robins' eggs peaking up out of the brown and green, and this trait is unique to birds. Why?
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The Real Reason Human Beings Aren't The Same Height All Day
Although they seem as though they are fairly steady, a comparison of photos will demonstrate how much human bodies change over time. How about over a day?
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What Would Happen If The Earth Ever Ran Out Of Oxygen?
Earth won't suddenly run out of air in a single day; it'll be a much slower process. And a hint of Earth's distant future comes from its distant past.
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Can Seeds Actually Germinate In Your Stomach?
Eating is something that just about all of us have in common. No wonder there are so many urban legends centered on food consumption and its consequences.
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This Planet Rains Molten Glass And Has Wind Faster Than The Speed Of Sound
With that great big universe out there, you're bound to find enormous variations in planetary systems and planetary conditions themselves -- some quite extreme.
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Elephants Use Their Feet In An Unexpected Way
Elephants are one of the most beloved animals on the planet. They show a high level of intelligence and they can even communicate in this fascinating manner.
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The Biggest Theories On Why Scorpions Are Fluorescent
Scorpions induce some level of fear in most people. But, these enigmatic creatures have a fluorescent glow at night and scientists are trying to work out why.
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Do We Actually Swallow Spiders In Our Sleep?
There's a widely held belief that everyone across the planet swallows spiders in their sleep. So is it true? Let's take a look at what's behind it.
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The Mythical Nursing Mother Story That Named The Milky Way
Before there was scientific knowledge, the ancients used myth to understand the world. Here is the mythical nursing mother story that named the Milky Way.
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Bumblebees Can Fly Higher Than You Ever Thought Possible
The more that's learned about various types of bees, the more fascinating they become. Colonies, social roles, environmental impact -- and flight capabilities.
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Here's How It Can Rain Without Any Clouds
Some things just go together, common sense cause and effect, especially in terms of weather. And then something like rain falling, without clouds, appears.
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A Startling Number Of Meteors Hit The Earth Every Day
You might have the fortune of spotting the odd shooting star -- or, scientifically speaking, a meteorite -- on any given night. But how many of them hit Earth?
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How Long Does It Take For DNA To Break Apart?
DNA might be able to help us solve crimes and eradicate disease, but is it possible that figuring out its shelf-life could give us answers about the universe?
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Some Of The Best Retro Junk Foods Came From The Mind Of One Brilliant Scientist
There's that image of a scientist, deep in the lairs of a lab somewhere, coming up with something Absolutely Different. It's not far from the truth.
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Vending Machines Are Actually Deadlier Than Sharks
When you think of the hazards of modern life, a few things come to mind -- traffic accidents, certainly. Oh, and shark attacks. Oh, and -- vending machines?
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Has Anyone Been Struck By Space Debris?
Humans started sending things into space in 1957, and those things eventually come back down, but has anyone been struck by space debris?
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Where Do Scientists Say Is Probably The Coldest Spot In Our Solar System?
The coldest spot in our Solar System, surprisingly, isn't on one of the planets but in a faraway body called the Oort Cloud, as cold as minus 450 Fahrenheit.
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Bleeding In Space Is Even Scarier Than We Thought
If our recent calculations are correct, there's really only one thing an aspiring space cadet is almost guaranteed to see: blood. Here's why.
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The Most Endangered Lakes In America
Impacted by climate change, many of America's lakes are heavily polluted, and with no solution in sight, they are in danger of disappearing forever.
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Is It Really Possible To Clone Dinosaurs?
It's unlikely you'll be seeing any live dinosaurs anytime soon. Here are some of the reasons why, and some tantalizing solutions the future may hold.
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What Would Happen If The San Andreas Fault Unleashes The Fabled 'Big One'
Catastrophic earthquakes tend to happen about every 200 years. What would happen if the San Andreas Fault unleashes the fabled 'Big One'? Let's take a look.
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Halley's Comet's Stunning Connection To Three Of History's Biggest Events
Halley's Comet has been an alleged herald of momentous events shaping humanity. Here are three times the celestial body was seen ahead of important events.
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Scorpions Can Go Longer Than You Thought Without Food Or Water
We've all experienced hunger and thirst. By the end of a long shift, when we've had to skip lunch, we'll truly feel the effects. So how long can scorpions go?
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What Would Happen If There Were No Stars?
What would life be like on Earth (and in the universe) if the fiery furnaces of the heavens never ignited and space remained a cold dark void for eternity?
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Here's What Would Happen If The Amazon Rainforest Disappeared
The Amazon rainforest is being deforested at a rapidly increasing rate. Here's what would happen if it disappeared.
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