Here's How Spaceships Create Indoor Gravity
How do we artificially create gravity so that astronauts live in an environment that more or less mimics the gravitational pull they experience on the ground?
Read MoreHow do we artificially create gravity so that astronauts live in an environment that more or less mimics the gravitational pull they experience on the ground?
Read MoreThe Milky Way is home to countless gasses, planets, stars, and even a jaw-dropping 5,000 solar systems. But as a world of its own, how much does it weigh?
Read MoreHumans have been dealing with earthquakes since we became a species, considering that the geological processes that create them predate us by billions of years.
Read MoreThe higher and the deeper you go on Earth, the more extreme the temperatures — whether you're climbing mountains or diving into the deepest parts of the ocean.
Read MoreWhen it comes to insects and the danger they pose to humans, bees are generally near the top of the "most dangerous" list.
Read MoreKiller whales have long viewed humpback whale calves as part of a balanced diet. In turn, humpback whales seem to be OK with considering orcas as their nemeses.
Read MoreFor the most part, humankind tends to quite like the heat. The sun, however, is just as much friend as foe — especially when it comes to deadly heat stroke.
Read MoreHoneybees tend to be docile and will rarely sting unless provoked, and even when they do, severe reactions are very uncommon.
Read MorePrimates come in all sizes, and one of the largest is the eastern gorilla, which would tower over one of the smallest primates.
Read MoreNASA's Twins Study demonstrated the resilience and robustness of how a human body can adapt to a multitude of changes induced by a spaceflight environment.
Read MoreThe mountains of Venus still accumulate "snow" just like the ones here on Earth, but its snow is a bit different from frozen water.
Read MoreAustralia's Lake Hillier has a bubblegum pink color that makes it stand out among the lush trees and the nearby blue ocean where it is located.
Read MoreOne category of venomous creatures is the scorpion, a biological cousin of the spider, and this particular species is the deadliest in the world.
Read MoreAs the Cold War sprouted after World War II, so did the space race, a scientific competition between the United States and the Soviet Union.
Read MoreIf everyone suddenly became infertile, it would be bad for humanity as a species and for the people unfortunate enough to live through the end.
Read MoreOld wives' tales, urban legends, and scientific misunderstandings can persist for generations, if not centuries. And some of them are actually dangerous.
Read MoreThough we've been studying space for decades, we have only begun to scratch the surface when it comes to unlocking the mysteries held up there.
Read MoreWith the possible risk of a planet-killing asteroid hurtling toward Earth, there's a global team of scientists watching out for that very thing.
Read MoreRising 13,100 feet above sea level, Hawaii's Mauna Loa is the undisputed world champion when it comes to both size and activity.
Read MoreAmazon founder Jeff Bezos sued NASA because the contract he wanted was awarded to his rival Elon Musk. Here's why Bezos thinks the deal was unfair.
Read MorePassengers have been known to take out their anger on other passengers or on the plane's crew, but sometimes, they take out their anger on the aircraft itself.
Read MoreCyanide has long been a favorite murder weapon for jilted lovers, infamous assassins, and anyone who wanted a quick, undetectable death for their victim.
Read MoreForensics Digest explains that, here on land, the decomposition of a human body occurs in several stages. But what happens to dead bodies left underwater?
Read MoreThe extinct creature known as Titanoboa was a massive 40-foot, 2,500-pound snake. Here's what would happen if the terrifying beast were alive today.
Read MoreThe ability to analyze asteroids is a revolutionary achievement by itself, but some have an even grander ambition: asteroid mining.
Read MoreImagine it: A vegan movement that captures the globe. Suddenly, no one eats any meat, seafood, eggs, cheese, butter, or milk. Sound impossible? Maybe not.
Read MoreWhen it comes to sharks, it can be difficult to separate the facts from the myths. And perhaps the most prevalent myth about sharks isn't the least bit true.
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