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.
Read MoreOur 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.
Read MoreIn 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?
Read MoreThe 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.
Read More"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.
Read MoreAlthough 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.
Read MoreHot weather can have its dangers -- dehydration, sun stroke. Cold weather has its threats as well -- difficult driving, trying to cope with icy conditions.
Read MoreIt turns out that creating a seedless watermelon is akin to creating a mule, breeding two incompatible species to produce a sterile hybrid.
Read MoreIt'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.
Read MoreDecades later, the words "Chernobyl nuclear plant disaster" strike fear and dread. That anxiety ramped up when Russia attacked the site as Ukraine was invaded.
Read MoreMarvel Cinematic Universe aside, what is it about spiders that inspires such strong emotions in humans? Especially large, colorful spiders with big webs.
Read MoreHumans and other creatures require water -- fresh water -- to survive. Planet Earth has lots of water, but most of it contains significant amounts of salt.
Read MoreAmerican 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."
Read MoreThere are several myths surrounding the habits of sharks. One is that they never sleep. New research has answered this question once and for all.
Read MoreMost of us take our personal grooming seriously. We want to avoid offending others with unnecessary sights, sounds, or -- maybe worse -- odors, like halitosis.
Read MoreAh, 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.
Read MoreCicadas 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.
Read MoreStatistically speaking, flying is a pretty safe way to travel. Accidents do occur, of course; odds are you'll survive. But what about your luggage?
Read MoreThe iconic image of wolves howling at the moon may have inspired werewolf lore and a popular t-shirt, but is it based in reality?
Read MorePopcorn has come such a long way from a stovetop snack to instant microwaved gratification. We all understand the "pop" -- what about the corn part?
Read MoreOn 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.
Read MoreSome scientists have worked fun "Star Trek" references into their professional research. Here are real species that have gotten their names from "Star Trek."
Read MoreDissecting 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.
Read MoreIt 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.
Read MoreNoise-canceling headphones are billed as the future of audio, but do they actually eliminate sound? Here's how noise-canceling headphones work.
Read MoreThe universe and the human brain are slightly different in size. But, comparisons between the brain's neurons and galactic filaments could blow your mind.
Read MoreSurely, 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.
Read MoreBubble 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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