Scientists Say Earth's Inner Core Might Be Reversing Its Rotation (So Should You Be Worried?)
It appears that now, the rotation of the core seems to be slowing down and even reversing.
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The Science Behind Why The Moon Can Be Seen During The Day
The moon has beguiled humanity since the earliest days of our species, but why is it visible during the daytime? As usual, science has the answer.
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These Are The Biggest Spiders In The World
Perhaps you derive a sense of security from knowing giant spiders are all happily extinct, dwelling only in our imaginations and in books. Well, you're wrong.
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Scientists Who Were Killed By Their Own Research
Accidents claim the lives of researchers across the globe, even today.
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How A Swedish Man Survived In His Car For Two Months In A 2011 Snowstorm
In 2011 a Swedish man survived in his car for two months during a snowstorm. Here's how he beat the odds and staved off the bitter cold.
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The Prehistoric Cheetah That Roamed America Before The Last Ice Age
The prehistoric cheetah that roamed America before the last ice age confounds scientists because it has an unusual combination of characteristics.
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This Is What Blind People See In Their Dreams
For many people, to dream is to see, which begs the question, what do blind people see in their dreams?
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This Is The Deadliest Tornado In US History
No tornado has ever exceeded the damage done by the 1925 Tri-State Tornado. In the span of several hours, over 600 people died and over 2,000 were injured.
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We Could See The Return Of A Certain Prehistoric Creature In Our Lifetime
Menacing outcomes from the "Jurassic Park" film franchise have not given scientists any pause in their plans to bring back one extinct prehistoric creature.
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Here's What Would Happen If Earth's Mountains Disappeared
Mountains are some of nature's most awe-inspiring creations, and our world would be infinitely less imposing and less remarkable without them.
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Why Some People Are Convinced We Live In A Multiverse
Once thought of something out of a Marvel comic book movie, some scientists are convinced of the existence of multiple parallel universes.
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Why Would A Rocket Launch Get Scrubbed?
There were more rocket launches in 2021 than any other year in history, with 135 successful launches and 11 failed ones. So why would a launch get scrubbed?
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The Ancient Primate Relative Discovered In Antarctica
An ancient primate relative was discovered in Antarctica, giving scientists fascinating new insight into the world of cold-weather animals.
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Here's What Would Happen If Everyone On Earth Went Vegan
Imagine it: A vegan movement that captures the globe. Suddenly, no one eats any meat, seafood, eggs, cheese, butter, or milk. Sound impossible? Maybe not.
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The Antarctic Penguin Colony That Was First Discovered From Space
The list of things that can be seen from space is long, but a penguin colony might be a surprise. This Antarctic penguin colony was first seen from space.
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What Would Happen If The Earth's Core Cooled
Scientists know Earth's core is hot, but they're still not quite sure exactly how hot, or even why it's so hot. So what would happen if the core cooled down?
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Will Goats Really Eat Anything? (And Other Cool Goat Facts)
Will goats really eat anything? We have the answer, plus other cool goat facts.
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What Is The CHIPS And Science Act?
On August 9, 2022, President Biden put into effect the CHIPS and Science Act, which aims at boosting science and engineering industries in the U.S.
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Bleeding In Space Is Even Scarier Than We Thought
If our recent calculations are correct, there's really only one thing an aspiring space cadet is almost guaranteed to see: blood. Here's why.
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The Real Life Plant That Inspired The Mandrakes In Harry Potter
While much of what happens involving mandrakes in Harry Potter is purely fictional, the shrieking mandrakes of Hogwarts have their roots in a very real plant.
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This Is How Volcanic Eruptions Affect Your Body
How do volcanic eruptions affect you? It depends on how far away you are from the blast, but with a big enough eruption, everyone on Earth is affected.
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Most Dangerous Sea Creatures To Ever Exist
The Earth's surface is over 70% water, but the National Ocean Service states that more than 80% of the sea remains unexplored.
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A Manmade Beehive Entrance Is Helping Fight Off Deadly Parasites
The rapid dropoff in bee populations worldwide has caused significant alarm in the scientific community, both for extinction and impact on crop production.
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The Sounds Dinosaurs Made Are Probably Not What You Envisioned
From baby-like coos to orchestral-esque vocal performances to utter silence, let's dive into the sounds dinosaurs made. They're probably not what you expect.
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How Ukrainian Doctors Removed A Live Grenade From A Soldier's Chest
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has led to high numbers of people killed. Here is how Ukrainian doctors removed a live grenade from a soldier.
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How DNA Helped Identify A Missing Person From A 1971 Case
DNA testing helped identify a missing person from a case all the way back in 1971. Here's how far DNA testing has some in recent decades.
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Animals That Have Gone Extinct In The Past Decade
Extinction doesn't just apply to the distant past, species are still declared extinct each year. Here are animals that have gone extinct in the past decade.
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