Facts About The Extinct Glyptodon, The Giant Armadillo
Ancient history is full of a number of giant animals called megafauna. One of the strangest and most unusual was the Glyptodon, or giant armadillo.
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The 500-Year-Old Letter Written In Code By Charles V Cracked By French Scientists
A 500-year-old letter written in code by Charles V was cracked by French scientists. It revealed that he was paranoid about being assassinated.
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Why Edwin Hubble's Contributions To Space Was Not Recognized By The Nobel Prize Committee
A great mind in the field of astrology and the namesake of a telescope, Edwin Hubble did not receive the prize he deserved from the Nobel Committee. Here's why.
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Florida Is Still Feeling The Devastating Effects Of Hurricane Ian In The Bee Population
These days, commercial beekeeping helps keep up the food supply, but Florida is still feeling the devastating effects of Hurricane Ian on the bee population.
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Medical Conditions That Your Pets Can Sense
Researchers believe animals are extremely sensitive to their owners' emotions and physical issues and are able to tell when something is wrong.
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How A Rare Fossil Lost In World War II Was Found
The Royal College of Surgeons was home to the first fully complete fossil of the extinct ocean-dwelling species, but the specimen was presumably lost forever.
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How Human DNA Can Range From A Few Weeks To Thousands Of Years Old
As people's bodies decompose, so does their DNA, but just how long does the molecule actually survive? Well, it's complicated. Where does the molecule begin?
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Why Can Some People Wiggle Their Ears?
Some people are born with certain biological abilities that they can capitalize on to amuse themselves or their friends -- perhaps being double-jointed.
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The Scientific Reason Why Bees Can Generate A Stunning Amount Of Electricity
A swarm of bees can be an intimidating prospect. It seems that a big group can generate an enormous amount of electricity. Here's how they do it.
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The Science Behind Why We Pucker Our Faces After Eating Something Sour
Many of us will be familiar with the hilarious-looking face-pucker that can result from tasting something particularly sour. But why do we do this?
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The American Black Bear Might Need A New Name In The Future
Black bears are the most common bear in North America, but if you travel throughout the black bear's range, you may notice many of them aren't black.
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How Ancient DNA From Siberia Gave Scientists A Glimpse Into The Lives Of Neanderthals
Ancient DNA from Siberia gave scientists an idea of what the lives of Neanderthals were like. Here's how the DNA illuminated the past.
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The Cicada Myth You Shouldn't Fall For
Cicadas are famous for their sound, but there's one myth about cicadas you shouldn't fall for involving a university actually purchasing them.
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The Fungus That Looks Like Dead Body Parts You'll Find In Nature
There's one interesting-yet-grotesque fungus that resembles decomposing body parts of humans far, far too much. It can terrify anyone who stumbles upon it.
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How Some Manhattan Project Scientists Attempted To Prevent The Use Of The Atomic Bomb
Oddly enough, some of the very scientists involved with the creation of the atomic bomb objected to its use.
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Why The Terror Birds Went Extinct
Terror birds were once the most feared predator in South America, so how did they go extinct? There are a few different theories scientists have considered.
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Who Are The People On The Crew Of SpaceX's Mission To The Moon?
In 2018, SpaceX announced it would send a manned spacecraft to circle the moon, crewed by artists rather than scientists. Here are the selected crewmembers.
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The Murky Details Of Octlantis, A City Built And Run By Octopuses
What do you think a city would look like if it was built and run by octopuses? Yes, those clever sea creatures with massive roving eyes and bulbous heads.
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The Naturalist Who Had A Relationship With A Dolphin
Margaret Howe Lovatt volunteered to study dolphins but ended up having something like a romantic relationship with a young male marine mammal.
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Why Science Says Taking A Selfie Is More Likely To Result In Death Than A Shark Attack
Taking a selfie is as common and mundane as it gets, but data shows selfie-taking has resulted in more deaths than shark attacks, skydiving, or bungee jumping.
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Howard Dully Got A Lobotomy When He Was 12 Years Old And Has Spent His Life Telling The Story
Howard Dully shared the story of his lobotomy and his search for answers in a memoir.
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What Dying Of Electricity Really Does To Your Body
No question but that electricity provides modern life with many, perhaps most, of its benefits, from heat to light to tech -- but there's a drawback, too.
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Why Are Rats And Mice The Animal Of Choice For Scientists?
Rats and mice are specifically bred in great numbers to function as research tools in modern laboratories seeking to ease humanity's various ills.
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Where Do Minks Live?
Minks are probably best known today as the fur adorning expensive garments for humans, but they aren't just found on fur farms; they also exist in the wild.
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Why You Sometimes See The Moon During The Day
It's one of those intriguing aspects of Earth: the planet's moon is usually associated with the night sky, except for those times it pops up during the day.
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The Man-Made Sun Outside Oxford That Broke A 1997 Nuclear Energy Record
The man-made sun outside Oxford that broke a 1997 nuclear energy record is another recent step toward harnessing nuclear fusion.
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The Biggest Asteroid Impacts In Earth's History
Plenty of asteroids have struck Earth for over billions of years, sometimes with disastrous effects. Here are the biggest asteroid impacts in Earth's history.
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