This Radical Theory Suggests Our Universe Repeats In Cycles
There are various ideas about how the universe works, but this radical theory suggests our universe repeats in cycles.
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Have Any Dead Bodies Been Recovered From Space?
Roughly 30 people have died in space exploration-related activities. However, most of those deaths have taken place while a craft was below the Kármán line.
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Single People Smell Different. Here's Why
Our body odor conveys important information about our genetic immunity to certain pathogens. It can also reveal whether someone is single or not.
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The Theoretical Suns With Black Holes Inside
The origins of the universe inspire numerous theories -- some mythological, some scientific. From the latter we have the idea of suns that contain black holes.
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How The Norwegian Seed Vault Is Preparing For The Apocalypse
When you get right down to it, human nourishment relies on plants, in one form or another, at some point in the food chain. How secure is that for the future?
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Here's What Happens To Abandoned Oil Rigs
Oil rigs have long been understandably associated with immense environmental damage. When a rig is no longer of use, it presents a new challenge.
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Shadow People: The Urban Legend Explained
Many of us can likely remember a "monster under the bed" moment from childhood, some shadow in a corner that shifted, or a fear of the dark.
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Everything We Know About The Megacomet Headed For Earth
Does the universe have it in for us? With so many objects of various size whooshing through the cosmos, should we be worried about a massive comet?
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What Is A Wolf Moon? We Explain
The old song talks about a harvest moon shining on. Other moon appearances have their unique names as well, including the wolf moon. The difference?
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How Exactly Does The Immune System Work?
No question, the human body is a complex series of interactive systems designed to protect and grow. Primary among them is the immune system.
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The Asteroid That Could Unlock The Mysteries Of Our Early Solar System
On December 3, 2014, the Japanese spacecraft Hayabusa2 was launched and set out on a four-year journey to the asteroid Ryugu (162173).
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Why These Birds Sing To Cool Down Their Eggs
It's true that music hath charms, both emotional and physiological. That applies to human beings. It also applies to a certain species of finch.
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The Horrific Toxic Pollutant You've Never Heard Of
Think about it. How big does something have to be before it's considered dangerous? How about if there was a lot of small, dangerous things?
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What Would Really Happen If You Cloned Yourself?
Animals have already been successfully cloned, so it makes sense that humans could be close behind. But what are the ramifications of such science?
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The Mythology Behind The Ursa Major Constellation Explained
The Ursa Major constellation has ancient roots in Greek mythology. Zeus turned the nymph Callisto and her son Arcas into Ursa Major and Minor.
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The Real Reason Chimps And Gorillas Are Going To War
Though it feels like a scene from a dystopian movie's plot line, incidents of fatal encounters between chimps and gorillas in the wild are raising concerns.
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Canadian Bears And Indigenous Languages Share This Astounding Link
Researchers have found that "biocultural diversity" links Canadian bears and indigenous languages after a millennia of living in close proximity.
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Cornell Has A Brain Collection. Here's What You Should Know
Here's what you should know about Cornell University's brain collection, which was started in an effort to visibly see the differences in people's brains.
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What's The Shape Of The Universe?
From Earth, the universe looks like an inflating balloon dotted with ink for stars. Everything expands outward, and each thing drifts from all other things.
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This Is How Brains Are Examined For CTE After Death
A string of high-profile NFL players have suffered from a brain condition called chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE. Here's how it's discovered.
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The Carnivorous Harp Sponge Is Just As Fascinating As It Sounds
The carnivorous harp sponge is a relatively newly discovered sea sponge, and it's just as fascinating as it sounds.
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Is Faster-Than-Light Travel Actually Possible?
The dream of space travel has been with humanity for literally thousands of years. But is faster-than-light travel actually possible? Let's find out.
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What Makes Beer Foam? The Science Explained
Beer foam — that stuff on the top of your beer that you sip away and that bartenders try so, so hard to prevent from forming. Where does it come from?
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The Biggest Theories About The Moon's Creation
The moon has been a part of human culture, mythology, and studies since well before recorded history, and it continues to fascinate us. So how was it created?
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Chile's Color-Changing Caves Are Stunning. Here's What You Should Know
Right at the point where Chile meets Argentina on General Carrera Lake, there sits a natural wonder like no other. A series of caves that resemble blue marble.
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New Zealand's Glowworm Caves Are Magical. Here's What You Need To Know
Here is what you need to know about New Zealand's glowworm caves. Lit up by bioluminescent creatures, they seem magical.
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What An Asteroid Strike Would Really Do To Earth
The chances of an asteroid hitting Earth are very, very small. But if it did happen again, here's what an asteroid strike would really do to Earth.
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