The Real Reason Astronauts Can't Cry
"In space no one can hear you scream," said the tagline of the advertisements for the 1979 hit sci-fi film Alien. It's true. Nor can astronauts cry in space
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Why Your Heart May Restart Itself After You Die
It's easy to think of life and death as a binary, but it turns out that like a lot of supposed binaries, the concepts of "life" and "death" aren't well-defined.
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Here's How Much A Dead Body Is Worth
Our bodies cost us a lot of money while we are alive. You'll be pleased to know that the bodies we maintain fetch a pretty good price after we die.
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The Truth About The Black Market On Snake Island
Brazil's Snake Island is slithering with thousands of the world's deadliest snakes. So why would anyone go there? The black market, of course.
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This Is The Deadliest Tornado In US History
No tornado has ever exceeded the damage done by the 1925 Tri-State Tornado. In the span of several hours, over 600 people died and over 2,000 were injured.
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The Weird Thing People Are Using A Volcano For
When Iceland's Mount Fagradalsfjall, near the capital city of Reykjavik, started showing signs of an eruption, some people got an idea.
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Famous Scientific Theories That Were Proven Wrong
Science is all trial-and-error and new questions, which means that humanity has seen its fair share of debunked theories and hypotheses over the years.
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The Truth About Planet Nine
On the edge of the solar system, at the border of observable space, are a multitude of assorted objects, including a possible Planet Nine.
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The Real Reason Astronauts Don't Burp In Space
Astronauts can't even burp normally while in space without suffering uncomfortable consequences. But why is this the case?
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The New Jersey Worm Tornado Explained
Behold! The worm tornado. Before you turn away with disgust or fear, no, it is not the sign of an impending worm takeover.
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Here's What Really Happens To Your Heart In Space
When the human body is immersed in space's microgravity, it has detrimental effects on the heart and cardiovascular system as a whole.
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The Unfortunate Truth About Solar Panels
Alternative energy technology has made amazing advances in the last few decades, but it isn't all roses. Here's the unfortunate truth about solar panels.
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What Coma Dreams Are Really Like According To Formerly Comatose Patients
Describing what goes on during a coma isn't easy for those who haven't lived through the experience. Some have nightmares, others out-of-body experiences.
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Can You Actually Sleep With One Eye Open?
For those nights when we don't feel comfortable enough to be at our most vulnerable, many people want to sleep with one eye open.
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When You Hold In Your Fart, Here's What Actually Happens To Your Body
The average person cuts the proverbial cheese between five and 15 times each and every day. That's a whole lot of gas, friend. What happens if you hold it in?
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We Finally Know Why The Human Brain Is So Big
The size of the human brain, combined with the cerebral cortex's increased surface area, has played a big part in our cognitive abilities.
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Why Quantum Mechanics Tells Us That Nothing Exists By Itself
Ancient philosophies, modern neuroscience, and quantum mechanics are together arriving at the same conclusion: everything does and doesn't exist.
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Prototype Weapons That Offer A Glimpse At What The Future Of War Looks Like
It seems like there are still plenty of creative ways that millions of "intelligent" primates can annihilate each other while enriching arms developers.
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The Invasive Species You Didn't Know Was Hitching A Ride On Your Aquarium Decor
One seemingly harmless bit of fish tank decor in particular has proven to be harmful to the wider environment beyond the confines of the aquarium.
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The Potentially Deadly Pseudoscience Of 'Breatharianism' Explained
"Breatharianism" is a potentially deadly pseudoscience with a simple tagline: Don't eat or drink -- just live on life-force, and bam: enlightenment.
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The Truth About Antarctica's Pyramids
If any place on the globe can inspire mystery, it's Antarctica: A remote, barren sheet of miles-thick ice as massive as the United States and Mexico combined.
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The Surprising Animal That Helps Control Flooding And Pollution
Just look hard enough, and you will find an animal that can mitigate much of the damage we humans have done by building dams in rivers. Yes, it's the beaver.
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The Truth About The Japanese Prime Minister's War Against Fax Machines
Kono-san faces not just 1980s tech, though, but naught-80's tech, as well: the hanko, a tradition first brought to Japan from China about 2,000 years ago.
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What Dogs Are Really Doing When They're Home Alone
According to some dog behaviorists, a lot of what goes on behind closed doors depends on your dog, its emotional state, and how it responds to routine.
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Who Is The Youngest Guinness World Record Holder?
Though it is not unusual to find child prodigies among Guinness World Record holders, the youngest to earn a title wasn't even born when he received the honor.
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The Sea Slug Who Can Regenerate A Brand New Body After Decapitation
Scientists have discovered a newfound ability of some sea slugs that, while fascinating, is a little disturbing.
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Family Rabbit Unofficially Ties Guinness World Record In An Unusual Way
Sometimes pets do something that warrants inclusion in the Guinness Book of World Records for the oddest things — even unofficially.
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