Your Eyeballs Do The Most Disturbing Thing After You Die
There are all sorts of tales and legends circulating out there, supposedly telling the spooky truth about what happens to a human body once death sets in.
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Why Saturn's Existence Is Critical For The Survival Of Life On Earth
We often consider the sun as essential for life on earth, but Saturn is actually one of the most crucial elements to sustaining our survival on Earth.
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Here's Why Mountains Look Blue From Far Away
You may have noticed that far-off mountain ranges can sometimes appear blue-tinted or even somewhat purplish. Why is this the case? Let's find out.
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How Nostradamus' Judaism Helped Shape His Science
History has often overlooked a critical facet of Nostradamus' upbringing, both in a cultural and mystical sense. Nostradamus, it turns out, was Jewish.
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How Powerful Is The Spray Of A Skunk?
The stinky liquid that skunks spray can reach predators up to 20 feet away.
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Here's What Would Happen If The Earth Was Suddenly Sliced In Half
What would happen if the Earth was suddenly sliced in half? Would it survive? Would its creatures survive? Let's take a look at this unlikely scenario.
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Apollo 11 Astronauts Had A Unique Way Of Securing Life Insurance
Very few insurance companies would offer a life insurance policy to an astronaut, if they would offer one at all. Here's how astronauts secured life insurance.
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Your Hair May Contain Traces Of Gold
The human body is an incredible amalgamation of a huge diversity of ingredients -- massive amounts of calcium, various forms of protein. Oh, yeah -- also gold.
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These 3 Companies Make Up The Modern-Day Space Race Rivalry
The space race has changed in mission and in scope over the last 60 years. Today, these three companies make up the modern-day space race rivalry.
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It Would Not Be As Cool As You Think If Earth Had Two Moons
At the right time of the month, on a clear night, you look up. There it is: the moon in all its splendor. Probably twice as good if there were two, right?
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Rare Neurological Diseases You Probably Haven't Heard Of
Neurological diseases can be devastating, but in addition to those you already know, some rare ones might have slipped past your radar.
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Why Isolated Scientists In Antarctica Have Their Own Unique Accent
Researchers living on Antarctica actually managed to develop their own distinct accent during their time in isolation. Here's why they have their own accent.
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Porcupines Have A Lot More Quills Than You Think
Many animals, especially mammals, we sort of instinctively understand -- four limbs, teeth, hair. But then along waddles the porcupine and its amazing quills.
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What Is The Nearest Star To Earth In Our Solar System?
Space is a fascinating place filled with many wonders. Our nearest star may host planets that could support life, but getting there is another story altogether.
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Extraordinary Animals That Can Regrow Limbs
With so many species, there is an endless supply of things that humans can learn from them — none of which are more pressing than the prospect of regeneration.
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Do Tropical Birds Live Longer Than Temperate Birds?
It has been suggested that tropical birds may live longer than temperate birds. Here's what scientists have found about whether tropical birds live longer.
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Here's Why Elephants Always Look Like They're Crying
Elephants are some of the most fascinating and endearing creatures on Earth. Often seen with water by their eyes, scientists wonder if these are tears of grief.
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How Getting A Splinter Could Cost You Your Life
Getting a splinter might sound like a minor inconvenience, but it can actually prove deadly sometimes. Here's how a splinter can cost you your life.
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TRAPPIST-1: The Galaxy's Tiniest Known Planetary System
In February 2017, NASA unveiled one of the most fascinating astronomical discoveries ever made: a planetary system dubbed TRAPPIST-1.
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The Science Behind TikTok's Hanger Challenge
The social media platform TikTok is known for spurring viral videos and popular challenges that are sometimes questionable at best. But not this one.
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The Scientific Reasons You Don't Have Any Memories From When You Were A Baby
Many of us have trouble remembering things from when we were babies. Here are the scientific reasons why we don't have any memories from when we were babies.
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Why The Rediscovery Of A Moth Species After 110 Years Has Scientists Seriously Worried
More than once in the history of science, a living organism has been found and identified very long after it was believed to have gone extinct.
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What Happens If You Vomit In Space?
Space is a strange place and not the most hospitable to humans. Even trained astronauts suffer from motion sickness and here's what they do when they vomit.
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Inside Moore's Law, The Surprisingly Accurate Prediction About Tech From 1965
We've all heard about Murphy's law, about anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. What about Moore's law, regarding the growth of computing power?
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The Frog That Can Hold In Its Pee For Up To 8 Months
Humans can't hold in their urine for very long without peeing themselves, but one species of frog can hold its pee for up to eight months at a time.
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Humans Can Actually Get Relatively Close To The Sun
The sun keeps us warm, provides nutrients, and that all important summer tan. Scientists are now exploring closer than ever to the surface of our nearest star.
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What Would Happen If You Tried To Blow Bubbles In Space?
Space is a fascinating place with many strange phenomena that baffle scientists. Blowing bubbles in space may sound fun but the reality is very different.
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