How Do Bodies Decompose In Mausoleums?
Mausoleums are above-ground buildings used to house corpses. So how exactly does a body decompose inside these structures? Let's take a look.
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Is Time Travel Actually Possible?
Time travel has been depicted in popular culture many times across many different mediums, but is it actually possible? Let's dig into the science. -
Questions That Won't Be Answered In The Next 50 Years
Humanity's thirst for knowledge seems insatiable and unstoppable. However, some answers are at least half a century away and possibly much longer, if ever. -
The Average Amount People Poop In A Year
Every person on the planet has to poop - if they don't, things can get dangerous pretty fast. Here's the average amount people poop in a year. -
Why Planes Look Like They Are Moving Slow, According To Science
A plane flying across a clear sky sure looks to be moving slowly. Yet we know planes fly at an average speed of 575 miles per hour. So, how is this possible? -
What Happens To Your Body When You Quit Smoking Weed After Long Term Use, According To Science
Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the U.S. This is what happens to your body when you quit smoking weed after long term use. -
The Troubling Reason America's Plant Hardiness Zone Map Gets Updated
America's USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map got updated in 2023 for the first time since 2012. And there's a troubling reason it happened - here it is. -
The Nuclear Clock That Only Loses 1 Second Every 300 Billion Years
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's physics department created a nuclear clock that only loses 1 second every 300 billion years. -
The Biggest Scientific Discoveries Of 2023
From quantum computing to life-friendly worlds hundreds of light years away, 2023 has seen plenty of scientific discoveries. Here are some of the biggest ones. -
What Happens If Iceland's Mount Fagradalsfjall Erupts?
In November 2023, Iceland began experiencing increased earthquake activity from the active volcano Mount Fagradalsfjall. Here's what happens if it erupts. -
Yes, Your Car Is Spying On You: Here's How, And What It Means
In the last couple of decades cars have been built with more technology than ever, and it's true that your car is spying on you. Here's how, and what it means. -
The Real Reason The North And South Pole Have No Time Zones
The North and South Poles live in our minds as isolated, icy landscapes. Adding to that, they are the only places on Earth that have no time zones. -
The Real Reason Planes Board Front To Back, According To Science
Careful engineering and scientific understanding make aviation possible. It also led to the common practice of airplanes boarding from front to back. -
What We Know About The Ice Maiden Of The Andes
The face of the Ice Maiden of the Andes was finally reconstructed in 2023. Here's what we know about the ancient girl and how she died years ago. -
What's The Difference Between Hemp And Marijuana?
"Hemp" and "marijuana" - you've probably heard each of these words at some point in your life. Are they different? Are they the same? Here's the deal. -
Why Astronauts Left Poop On The Moon
Space travel involves the highest degree of calculations and innovation, but bodily functions can't be engineered. Here's why astronauts left poop on the moon. -
Is The Multiverse Actually Scientifically Possible?
You may know it best from movies based on comic books, but is the multiverse actually scientifically possible? Here's what physicists have to say about it. -
Why The Number 7 Is Considered Good Luck
The number seven is considered good luck in various cultures - but why? To answer this question, we need to pull from the fields of history and science. -
Inside The Disappearance Of Zealandia, Earth's Lost Continent
Scientists have mapped the world's lost continent even as it sits at the bottom of the ocean. Here's a look inside the disappearance of Zealandia. -
How Much Poop Can The Human Body Hold?
We all do it, but a lot of us don't talk about it. Sometimes we say people are full of it, but in reality, how much poop can the human body hold? -
How Climate Change Is Turning Antarctica Green
As climate change reshapes life as we know it, Antarctica is becoming more hospitable to plant life — with chilling implications for the entire planet. -
Why People Pee And Poop After They've Died
The human body goes through several changes after death, including, sometimes, releasing urine and excrement. Here's why people pee and poop after they've died. -
The Science Behind Why Cabin Crews Dim The Lights During Takeoff And Landing
If you've ever traveled by plane, you might have noticed that cabin crews dim the lights during takeoff and landing. Here's why this happens. -
What Is The Enfield Poltergeist?
There have been many paranormal investigators over the years, and many instances of supposed paranormal phenomena. Here's the story of the Enfield poltergeist. -
More Grim Remains Of The Titan Submersible Have Been Found
The Titan submersible lost contact with its mothership in summer 2023, and since then two expeditions have come back with remains. Here's the latest. -
The Real Reason Some People Think Cilantro Tastes Like Soap, According To Science
Cilantro is quite a controversial herb - some love it, some hate it. But this controversy does have a scientific basis. Here's what we know about it. -
Here's What The Earth Is Really Made Of
We live our entire lives on the Earth's bountiful crust without much thought about what's underneath us, but here's what the planet is really made of.
