What A 1.4 Million-Year-Old Jawbone Tells Us About Early Humans
Every field of scientific endeavor glories in the possibilities of new discoveries, new knowledge, that helps frame and re-frame what was previously believed.
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This 100-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Discovery In A Chinese Restaurant Is A Game-Changer
While out to eat at a restaurant, an amateur dinosaur enthusiast noticed giant footprints preserved in the courtyard of the establishment.
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The Relatable Reason Penguins In A Japanese Zoo Are Refusing To Eat Cheap Fish
Penguins are not thought of as particularly fussy eaters. But, because of this reason, they're turning their beaks up at food in this Japanese aquarium.
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Researchers Detected A Bizarre Frequency From A Billion Light Years Away
Space unfolds discoveries on a regular basis and new technology expands the findings. Now, a new signal has been recorded from a billion light years away.
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The Japanese Restaurant That Has Monkeys For Waiters
Other cultures may have institutions or traditions unfamiliar to us. One of these is this restaurant in Japan that has monkeys as waiters.
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Are Monkeys Starting To Domesticate Wolves?
As research expands, we learn that other primates use tools, as we humans do. Come to find out, some might be domesticating other animals as well.
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Belgium Once Used Cats To Deliver Mail
Belgian officials in the 1870s tried to use cats to deliver mail because of their instinctual knack for direction. It went about as well as you'd think.
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A Lion's Tongue Is Stronger Than You Think
It's a commonly accepted bit of science that many creatures change and adapt in order to increase their odds of survival -- including a lion's tongue.
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The Untold Story Of Russia's All-Female Battalion Of Death
War is hell, but hell hath no fury like the Women's Battalion of Death. This is the untold story of Russia's all-female Battalion of Death
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Barbara Eden's Reaction To Her Lion Co-Star Was Braver Than You'd Expect
Making a living in the performing arts entails unique challenges, sometimes from other humans, and sometimes from the very situation itself.
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Vicente Fernandez Had To Pay Over $3 Million To His Son's Kidnappers
Ranchera star, Vicente Fernandez, had to pay over $3 million to his son's kidnappers for his return the late '90s, but his son would never be the same.
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Animals Can Understand Numbers A Lot Better Than You Think
Mathematics seems like it's a skill for the most sentient of planetary beings. But, studies have shown that math is a relatively common trait among animals.
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You Won't See Many Lions In Europe These Days. Here's Why
Lions aren't typically found in Europe, instead appearing more frequently in Africa. Here's why you won't find many lions in Europe these days.
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9 Times Sharks Were The Good Guys
Sharks get a bad rap, but sometimes sharks are the good guys in the sea. Here are nine examples of that.
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Over 400 Million Years Ago, Giant Mushrooms Covered The Earth
The Earth is full of mysteries, but scientists recently discovered that 400 million years ago, giant mushrooms covered the Earth.
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This Bank In Italy Holds Almost Half A Million Wheels Of Cheese
This bank in Italy holds almost half a million wheels of cheese. It's an unusual business model, but it works for everyone involved.
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Bearcats Have A Uniquely Familiar Scent
Just about everyone is familiar with the scent of popcorn. Especially the very specific popcorn scent that comes from the lobby of a movie theater.
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Creepy Facts About Animals That Will Keep You Up At Night
From surprising self-defense secrets to repulsive reproductive rituals, here are some creepy facts about animals that will keep you up at night.
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How The World Wildlife Fund Forced The WWE To Change Its Name
It was not, perhaps, the most highly anticipated match in history, but the legal battle between nature lovers and wrestling promoters had a fascinating outcome.
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Why Johnny Depp Won't Receive The Full $15 Million From The Amber Heard Case
The total amount awarded to Johnny Depp was $15 million, including $10 million in damages and $5 in punitive damages — however, he won't pocket $15 million.
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The 2 Billion Year Old Nuclear Reactor That Exists In Africa
When we think of nuclear reactors, we might assume they're all made by humans. But as scientists discovered in 1972, that's not necessarily the case.
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What Scientists Believe About Dogs' Emotions
We don't really know what's going on in our dogs' hearts and minds. According to science, dogs' emotions are very real — and they're fascinating.
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The Science Behind How Monkeypox Is Transmitted
Monkeypox is a rare disease usually contained to Africa, but a new outbreak in Europe has caused concern. Cases have also begun to appear in the U.S.
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Why A Missouri Cave Stores Millions Of Pounds Of Cheese
These Missouri caves are repurposed limestone mines used by Kraft, and they're the perfect environment for storing large amounts of cheese.
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Gross Facts About The Cowardly Lion Costume From The Wizard Of Oz
Perhaps some creative soul in the wardrobe department suggested, "Hey! Why don't we make a lion out of a lion?" And so they did. But it wasn't without issue.
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Animals That Live Insanely Hard Lives
Humans like to complain a lot, but life is pretty sweet for most, at least compared to animals. Here are animals that live insanely, ridiculously hard lives.
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The Science Behind Why Animals Lick Their Newborns
If you've ever observed an animal after giving birth, you may have noticed the mother licking her young. But why do animals do this? Here's the answer.
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