• The Truth About Antarctica's 'Blood Snow'

    If the first images of record-breaking glacial melt in Antarctica didn't send you running for your climate comfort blanket, how about these latest images of bloody ice shelves calving into unforgiving seas?

    By Zach Lisabeth Read More
  • The Truth About The Pentagon's New Atomic Moon Rocket

    Acting on a new directive to extend the orbital reach of satellites tens of thousands of miles in the direction of the moon, the shadowy R&D arm of the Pentagon is hard at work on a "nuclear thermal propulsion" engine.

    By Zach Lisabeth Read More
  • New Hydrogen-Boron Reactor May Solve Fusion Problem

    startup called HB11, which consists of scientists who came together at the University of New South Wales, is in the process of applying patents for a brand new method of fusion, and has so far received them in at least China, Japan and the good, old U.S. of A.

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  • Paternal Marijuana Use Can Affect Offspring, Study Shows

    In news that will have well-meaning but stressed out expectant dads in Washington, Nevada, and Oregon saying "aw, fiddlesticks," it turns out that a father's marijuana use before conception can result in brain abnormalities in their offspring.

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  • The Reason You Should Never Lift A Starfish Out Of Water

    Lots of colors, lots of iterations. It's no wonder that they attract the attention of human beachgoers. And not just because of Patrick on SpongeBob SquarePants. So the question arises: Should you take a starfish/sea star out of its salty, watery habitat?

    By Eric Meisfjord Read More
  • The Reptile People Always Mistake For A Dinosaur

    Dinosaurs are one of the first things you learn about. If you walk into a third grade classroom, the cool kids can tell you all about their favorite dinosaurs. And the flying dinosaurs, of course, are pterodactyls. There's just one problem. This is the reptile people always mistake for a dinosaur.

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  • What Does It Mean When You Dream About Fire?

    Dreaming of something as intense as fire can be alarming. Because of its potential for destruction, fire often brings up feelings of danger and fear. However, in the world of dream analysis, nothing, even fire, is that straightforward.

    By Robert Balkovich Read More
  • What Happens To Your Body When You Drink Antifreeze

    Antifreeze, or coolant, is the fluid you feed to your car to prevent the water from freezing or boiling over. Antifreeze tastes sweet, so people have unknowingly swallowed it and suffered tragically. Just how dangerous is it to drink this stuff? What happens to your body when you drink antifreeze?

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  • Scientists Reveal Surprising New Bumblebee Skill

    Researchers at Queen Mary University of London, where bees previously played soccer, and at Macquarie University in Sydney, demonstrated that "bumblebees can also find objects in the dark they've only seen before." How could this bee?

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  • The Real Reason Chameleons Change Color

    Lizards are always weird little fellas, but chameleons, in particular, are some of the strangest animals alive. From their buggy eyes to their tendency to change color, these reptilian crawlers have been many a young child's favorite beast. But why are they so colorful?

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  • Scientists Build Robot Snake To Help Disaster Workers

    If you mention the words "robot snake" in the same sentence with "disaster area," the listener is likely to conclude that they caused the disaster, or at least loomed menacingly on the sidelines as the survivors scrambled for safety. However, science vehemently disagrees with this sentiment.

    By Pauli Poisuo Read More
  • What Does It Mean When You Dream About Death?

    If you dream about death, it obviously means you're alive because corpses can't dream. The significance beyond that is subject to interpretation, which is of course subjective. You might be wishing for a bit of clarification, so let's fulfill that dream. What does it mean when you dream about death?

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  • What Happens To Your Body When You Drink Dish Soap

    Sometimes, people accidentally swallow dish soap. Soap swallowers can suffer nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea which is probably lemon-fresh. But not everyone who drinks dish soap walks away with a clean bill of health after a fruity poop. Here's what happens to your body when you drink dish soap.

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