What Does A Spy Balloon Really Do?
A spy balloon is a gas-filled device with cameras and other surveillance instruments tethered to it. What do they really do?
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This Exoplanet Is The Darkest Planet That Orbits A Star In Our Universe
The universe is full of darkness and mysteries that humans many never comprehend, and this exoplanet is the darkest planet that orbits a star in our universe.
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The World's Oldest DNA Discovered Is Almost Twice As Old As The Previous Mark
The world's oldest DNA discovered is almost twice as old as the previous mark, which was only discovered in 2021. The newest DNA is 2 million years old.
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The 1833 Meteor Shower Led Many To Both Scientific And Religious Understanding
The 1833 meteor shower was unique in many ways, including how it led some to scientific understanding and others to religious belief.
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The Truth About How Much Junk Humans Have Created
Humans have a serious problem with creating junk. All of the junk humans have created has ushered in the Anthropocene age.
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Weird Organisms That Are Living On Your Body Right Now
Humans are pretty weird organisms on their own, but we also play host to lots of other weird organisms.
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Strange Facts About Uncontacted Tribes On Earth
Some tribes are called "uncontacted," but these aren't ignorant people. Many have had communication with other tribal people who do live in the modern world.
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You Can Spend A Year Pretending To Live On Mars. Here's How
Wanna get away from it all? Apply to NASA's new program to pretend to spend a year on Mars, complete with limited food, equipment failures, and more fun stuff.
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The Children Of Identical Twins Don't Have The Genetic Relationship You'd Expect
The children of identical twins don't have the genetic relationship you'd expect. Here's what you need to know about the DNA of identical twins.
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Why Are Half-Life Measurements Used?
Half-life measurements are a staple of scientific study, but what exactly are they, and why are they used. This is why half-life measurements are used.
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Why Do We See So Many Worms After A Rain
Worms have a tendency to emerge aboveground after a rainfall, despite the apparent risks. Here's why worms may come to the surface after it rains.
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How Much Milk Does A Cow Produce In Its Lifetime?
Each cow has a limited supply of milk it can produce in its lifetime, and you're about to learn exactly how many squeezes it takes to deplete an udder.
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The Real Reason Horses Buck (And Other Cool Horse Facts)
Why do horses buck? When did we first try to ride them? And what's up with the sugar cubes?
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The Truth About The Secret Language Of Fish
From bird calls to squeaks and barks, communication can be found across the animal kingdom, around the globe -- including the ocean.
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Most Dangerous Animals In Africa
The allure of the great animals of Africa is exciting. But don't get too close, since many of these animals are quite dangerous.
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The Mars 2020 Mission Explained
NASA will be returned to the Red Planet with the Mars 2020 mission, which looked just like the last mission with a few notable exceptions.
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The Biggest Scientific Discoveries Of 2021
There was a lot of amazing research in 2021, way too much to put in one article, so this list includes the ones with the most "wow" power.
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The Real Reason Why Tornadoes Happen
Tornadoes start with thunderstorms, which require a combination of warm, moist air near the surface and relatively cold, dry air up higher.
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You Can Thank NASA For Helping Create Invisible Braces
Braces have been the bane of adolescents (and for a good many adults) for decades now, catching the light in a metallic gleam exposed by a smile.
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The Science Behind The Bubbles In Your Beer
Maybe you had one of those teachers who would remind you that science is everywhere, if you take the time to look -- like at the foam on a glass of beer.
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What It's Really Like Being A Funeral Director
It's pretty crucial that funeral directors have superb customer service skills. It's a big chunk of the job.
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What Do Mink Farms Do?
Although the days of the mink coat as a symbol of extremely elegant attire for the extremely affluent seem to be disappearing, minks are still farmed for fur.
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The Science Behind Why Your Skin Gets Pruney In Water
Maybe there are some mysteries of nature that human beings just aren't meant to solve. Ever wonder about your fingers getting pruney after a soak?
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How Tasmanian Devils Might Have Solved Their Extinction Problem
Their burly looks and oversized heads, along with the Tasmanian devils' nighttime screams, hurt their reputation, though ... that, and their dietary habits.
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Japan Deployed Robot Monster Wolves In The City Of Takikawa. Here's Why
In the Japanese countryside, people are often plagued by bears, deer, and monkeys. So what better way to approach this issue than the use of robot wolves?
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What We Know About The UN's Dire Food Shortage Warning
Although the thought of the nations of the world being in some way connected, the sad truth is that an international crisis has wide-ranging impact.
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What To Do If You're Attacked By A Shark
Many species of shark are apex predators, traversing their domain and eating what they will. Suppose one decides to have you for dinner -- what then?
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