The Science Behind Why Dogs Kick When You Give Them A Good Scratch
Our dogs are always communicating with us in one form or another but it's important to look at your dog's body language to understand what they're feeling.
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Why Do Geese Fly In A V Formation?
In many areas, the honking of geese in flight overhead signals the arrival of cooler autumn weather. The birds migrate in a V formation -- but why?
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Are Snails Born With Shells?
The diversity of life on Planet Earth is an unceasing source of wonder, if you know how to look. Snails and their shells are remarkably diverse.
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Could A T. Rex Really Only See Things That Were Moving?
"Jurrasic Park" showed the T. rex as a near-blind dinosaur that could only see moving things. However, a scientific experiment has shown if this was true.
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What Happens If A Nuclear Power Plant Melts Down?
Although nuclear power plants are designed with safety in mind, the risk of deadly fallout is always there. Here's what happens if one melts down.
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What Is Frazil Ice And Why Is It So Dangerous?
Hot weather can have its dangers -- dehydration, sun stroke. Cold weather has its threats as well -- difficult driving, trying to cope with icy conditions.
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The Science Behind Growing Seedless Watermelons
It turns out that creating a seedless watermelon is akin to creating a mule, breeding two incompatible species to produce a sterile hybrid.
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What Does Median Lethal Dose Really Mean?
It's one of those questions people learn to ask as they mature: How much is enough? How much is too much? Food, beverages, money, sleep -- even poison.
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What Happens If Chernobyl Loses Power?
Decades later, the words "Chernobyl nuclear plant disaster" strike fear and dread. That anxiety ramped up when Russia attacked the site as Ukraine was invaded.
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Everything You Need To Know About The Giant Joro Spider Invasion
Marvel Cinematic Universe aside, what is it about spiders that inspires such strong emotions in humans? Especially large, colorful spiders with big webs.
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What Happens To Desalinated Salt?
Humans and other creatures require water -- fresh water -- to survive. Planet Earth has lots of water, but most of it contains significant amounts of salt.
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How Rare Are Blue Moons?
American English has numerous phrases used to describe something rare -- "scarce as hen's teeth." "When pigs fly." And, of course, "once in a blue moon."
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Scientists Confirm What We All Suspected About Sharks
There are several myths surrounding the habits of sharks. One is that they never sleep. New research has answered this question once and for all.
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Can You Prevent Morning Breath?
Most of us take our personal grooming seriously. We want to avoid offending others with unnecessary sights, sounds, or -- maybe worse -- odors, like halitosis.
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Why Do We Get Snack Cravings Late At Night?
Ah, the siren song of the snacks, calling to us late at night when we're tired and, yes, maybe hungry, maybe not. Snacking might not just be poor discipline.
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What Cicadas Are Really Doing Underground For Years
Cicadas are enigmatic insects that have a unique life cycle. Some live underground for as long as 17 years, before emerging for between four and seven weeks.
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What Happens To Luggage After A Plane Crash?
Statistically speaking, flying is a pretty safe way to travel. Accidents do occur, of course; odds are you'll survive. But what about your luggage?
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Do Wolves Really Howl At The Moon?
The iconic image of wolves howling at the moon may have inspired werewolf lore and a popular t-shirt, but is it based in reality?
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Can You Make Popcorn From Regular Corn On The Cob?
Popcorn has come such a long way from a stovetop snack to instant microwaved gratification. We all understand the "pop" -- what about the corn part?
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Is Water Desalination Bad For The Environment?
On paper, desalination — removing the salt from salt water to make it drinkable and suitable for agriculture — is a no-brainer for places prone to drought.
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Times Real Species Got Their Names From Star Trek
Some scientists have worked fun "Star Trek" references into their professional research. Here are real species that have gotten their names from "Star Trek."
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Why Frogs Are Dissected In Science Class
Dissecting frogs is a staple of high school science classes, but why frogs specifically, and why is dissection important? Here's why we dissect frogs in school.
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Why You Have Nightmares
It turns out there's a reason that bad dreams happen, and some things might even make them happen on a more regular basis. Here's what they are.
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How Noise-Canceling Headphones Work
Noise-canceling headphones are billed as the future of audio, but do they actually eliminate sound? Here's how noise-canceling headphones work.
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The Universe And The Human Brain Look Surprisingly Similar
The universe and the human brain are slightly different in size. But, comparisons between the brain's neurons and galactic filaments could blow your mind.
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Why Do Some People Not Get Hangovers?
Surely, we've all got that one friend who's a bit more resistant to alcohol. Maybe this person can drink like a fish and be left with a minimal hangover.
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How A Failed Experiment Led To Bubble Wrap
Bubble Wrap is utilized in a variety of capacities -- shipping fragile items, large or small, plus the joy of popping the bubbles. It almost didn't come about.
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