Some Theories Suggest Dinosaurs Died Out Quicker Than Previously Thought
Dinosaurs were some of the most formidable, powerful, and ferocious animals in history. But some theories suggest they died out quicker than previously thought.
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The Risky And Bizarre Way That The Moon Could Reduce Global Warming
You know that whole global warming thing? Well how about we bypass all the hard work of figuring out a sensible, rational, cooperative way of dealing with it?
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Scientific Reasons Why You Dislike Someone
You go into work one day and see that one co-worker you can't stand. But why can't you tolerate this person? There's a science behind why we dislike someone.
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The Fungus-Killing Compound Scientists Have Named After Keanu Reeves
When it came to naming a new fungus-killing compound, scientists turned to one of Hollywood's most reliable and recognizable action stars: Keanu Reeves.
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How Cavefish Could Give Clues Into The Next Steps Of Human Evolution
How Mexican cavefish who live in darkness and have no predators nor currents to swim against could give clues into the next steps of human evolution.
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The Kenyan Discovery Throwing A Shadow Of Doubt Onto Our Understanding Of Evolution
The planet is full of yet-to-be-found discoveries. A recent fining in Kenya is throwing a shadow of doubt onto our understanding of evolution.
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Why Rabbits Are Physically Unable To Vomit
Our canine and feline friends each have their own interesting biological traits, but so do rabbits. One detail about the latter is that they're unable to vomit.
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How 700 Pounds Of Acorns Got Into The Walls Of A California Home
When homeowners became suspicious after noticing maggot-like worms coming from a wall, they did what anyone would do -- they called pest control.
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Why Lobsters Can't Taste Food Without Their Feet
Collectively, humankind has devoted a tremendous amount of time to studying the flora and fauna of planet Earth. The lobster is one such curiosity.
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Virovore: The Organism That Sustains Itself With Viruses
Vaccines have helped humans come a long way in our fight against viruses. But what if science could harness an organism that had the power to eat viruses?
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What Is A Mushroom Coffin? (And Why You Might Want To Be Buried In One)
Recently, many have turned to environmentally-friendly practices, including burials. Here is more about the mushroom coffin and why you should consider it.
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Why Alabama Scientists Genetically Modified A Catfish With Alligator DNA
There is a scramble in the science community to find ways to save species. Here is why scientists in Alabama genetically modified a catfish with alligator DNA.
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Why Scientists Hunt Desperately For The Theory Of Everything
Scientists who study physics hunt desperately for the Theory of Everything, which fuses the rules of the very big with the rules of the very small. Here's why.
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How An Ancient Elephant Fossil Changed Our View On Early Human Habits
A cache of Palaeoloxodon antiquus fossils that once roamed parts of Northern Europe has changed notions of what Neanderthal lifestyles were like.
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The Clock On Your Wall Actually Measures Space, Not Time
What we call time, as measured by clocks, is actually a record of our position - using x, y, z coordinates - in space. Let's take a look at why.
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Liminal Spaces And The Uncomfortable Kind Of Familiarity
Liminal spaces are not quite tangible, but they are an uncomfortable kind of familiarity. They can exist as a physical place or as a state of mind.
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What Does Human Flesh Taste Like?
Multiple species in the animal kingdom eat their own, including their young, for a variety of reasons. But what does human flesh taste like?
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The Gross But Effective Way Pandas Survive In The Cold
The panda appears to have a distinctly poopy trick to help itself manage the cold.
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What Digital Scans Of A Mummy Told Researchers About Egyptian Death Rites
Researchers did digital scans of a previously unexamined teen mummy. Here's what it told them about Egyptian death rites.
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Hector The Thundercloud: The Weather Phenomenon That Baffles Scientists
Hector the thundercloud is very predictable. So much so, in fact, that it arrives on a daily basis with almost perfect timekeeping.
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The Chilling Phenomenon Of A Shared-Death Experience
One of the ultimate mysteries is what happens after we die. For some, they've experienced a shared-death experience. But what exactly is this phenomenon?
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The Common Water Bird Behavior That Has Been Linked To High Extinction Rates
Tragically, the world has already lost some incredible birds to extinction. And a lot of water birds seem to be fond of a behavior that's dangerous to them.
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Whatever Happened To The Scientists Of Operation Paperclip?
Operation Paperclip was the post-World War II program to poach Nazi scientists and relocate them to the United States. Here's what happened to those scientists.
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It Turns Out There's A Scientific Reason Behind Why We Feel Happy At Concerts
It's no secret that people are generally in a pretty good mood at concerts, but there's a scientific reason why concerts make us feel happy.
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Why The Term Black Hole Is A Mind-Boggling Misnomer
Black holes are an infamous and mysterious part of our universe, but the name is a little misleading. Here's why black holes are a misnomer.
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How Scientists Explored A Cavern In The Great Pyramid Of Giza Without Ever Stepping Foot Inside
Scientists explored a cavern in the Great Pyramid of Giza without ever stepping foot inside. Here's the unique technology that allowed them to do it.
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Signs That Someone Doesn't Like You According To Science
Wish there was a surefire way to find out if someone doesn't like you, whether in a simple social situation or perhaps for romantic purposes?
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