Animals That Would Have Gone Extinct Without Zoos
Zoos all over the world are working tirelessly to save endangered animals. Here's are some species that have only survived because of the intervention of zoos.
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How Theoretical Zero-Point Energy Draws Limitless Fuel From The Vacuum Of Space
What if there was some nigh-infinite, nigh-magical source of energy that permeated the universe? What if it could be tapped at will, from anywhere at any time?
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Huge Moments In The '90s We've All Forgotten About
There are some stories that define the 1990s, but there are also some huge events that many of us have forgotten about today. Here's a refresher course.
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UFOs: The Biggest Things In The US Government's Latest Report
UFOs have been a source of fascination in pop culture for decades. However, a recent report released by the federal government shows new information about UFOS.
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How Do Touchscreens Really Work?
Lots of us who are old enough to remember the advent of touchscreens have adapted — but what do we really understand about how a touchscreen really works?
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Why Frogs Are Dissected In Science Class
Dissecting frogs is a staple of high school science classes, but why frogs specifically, and why is dissection important? Here's why we dissect frogs in school.
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The Gross Way Echidnas Keep Cool In The Australian Heat
Echidnas, spiky Australian animals, keep cool in the heat by using a pretty gross method. They cover themselves in phlegm to cool down.
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ERBS, The Nasa Satellite Launched With The Challenger Shuttle, Is Finally Home
The Challenger disaster is remembered as a black spot in NASA's past, but ERBS satellite that launched with Challenger actually gathered helpful data.
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Why It Sucks To Be A Penguin
Here's why being a penguin sucks, even if they do get to wear tuxedos.
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Astronauts Are Mutating. Here's Why
Astronauts face many challenges on the road to space, but once they make it, their bodies are not the same, in fact, they are mutating. Here's why.
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Why This Researcher Raised A Botfly
A researcher raised a botfly under his own skin and allowed it to reach maturity before freeing itself. Here's why.
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The 5 Wildest Super Computer Predictions
Supercomputers can calculate and simulate an array of information and possibilities. Here are five of the wildest supercomputer predictions.
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What Actually Happened To The Species Of The Ice Age
Some animals adapted well to the last ice age, while others died out entirely. What exactly happened to woolly mammoths, gray wolves, and ancient humans?
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What A Dinosaur's Fossilized Intestines Reveal About Other Dinosaurs
A dinosaur's fossilized remains can tell us a great deal about other dinosaurs. Here's what the remains of one dinosaur have revealed about others.
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Nostradamus' Predictions For 2023: From Nuclear War To Climate Collapse
Nostradamus was a 16th-century soothsayer that many people still turn to when trying to predict the future. Here are some of his scary predictions for 2023.
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Why The Utah's Great Salt Lake Is In Danger Of Disappearing
One of America's greatest natural landmarks is the Great Salt Lake in Utah. However, a 2023 academic study warns that it is in danger of disappearing.
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The Green Comet: A Once-In-50,000-Years Astronomical Phenomenon
Another comet is headed toward our celestial neighborhood, and it's likely to be a doozy — and it should look green.
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Why It's Impossible To Hum When Holding Your Nose
It's impossible to hum while holding your nose, due to the fact that humming requires exhaling and holding your nose restricts your ability to breathe.
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How Magicians Exploit Your Brain
Magicians take advantage of how the brain works to execute magic tricks.
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The Most Fascinating Species Discovered In 2022
The diversity of life on our planet is astounding. Of the many species discovered worldwide in 2022, here are a few of the most fascinating.
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Whatever Happened To The Original Cast Of Lost In Space?
Just as the legacy of "Lost in Space" lasted beyond the show's three-year run, so too did the careers of many of the original cast and crew. Here's a rundown.
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Octopuses Are More Like Us Than You Thought
Octopuses are unusual and fascinating creatures, and they are more like us than you probably thought.
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Scientists Discovered A Strange 'Mini Moon' Asteroid Orbiting Earth
Has Earth ever had more than one moon? Well, it depends how you define it, but Earth definitely has had other orbiting objects over the years.
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Waiting For Red Lights Takes A Sizable Chunk Out Of The Average Lifespan
Americans spend a lot of time in their cars. But how much of that time is spent at intersections, starting at red lights? The estimates may surprise you.
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A Small Meteorite Points To An Alternate Theory Of The Formation Of The Universe
This grapefruit-sized visitor from the distant and enigmatic Oort Cloud was like nothing that is known to have originated from there before.
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What Causes The Stunning Mississippi River Rip?
One of North America's longest rivers, the Mississippi River is the namesake of the Mississippi River rip. Here's how the phenomenon came into being.
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Who Can Access Your DNA Results From Genealogy Services?
Companies like Ancestry and 23andMe have become increasingly popular. But there has been some controversy regarding who should be able to access your data.
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