What's Really Happening To Your Body When Your Stomach Growls
When you haven't moved from your desk (or couch) for hours since breakfast, you'll suddenly hear a low rumbling sound -- your stomach growling.
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Why Scientists Have Reason To Believe Saturn's Core Is Oddly 'Fuzzy'
Perhaps the most interesting bit of information to come out of studying Saturn's rings is that the planet likely doesn't have a clearly defined core.
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How An Elephant's Health Is Negatively Impacted By Human Riders
Elephant riding is a popular pastime for tourists around the world, but it's actually not good for the elephants. Here's why riding elephants is harmful.
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Sarcosuchus: The 40-Foot-Long Prehistoric Monster Crocodile That Hunted Dinosaurs
The Sarcosuchus is a 40-foot-long prehistoric monster crocodile that used to hunt dinosaurs. Here's what it looked like and how it preyed on dinosaurs.
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Why The Brightest Gamma Ray Ever Recorded Is Being Called The BOAT
The brightest gamma ray ever recorded is being called the BOAT (brightest of all time). Here's what makes it so bright, and why it's important to science.
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Here's Where You'll Find Sir Isaac Newton's Body
Sir Isaac Newton may or may not have been inspired to formulate his theory of gravity after being struck by a falling apple, but his work continues to impress.
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Frogs Throw Up Their Entire Stomach Rather Than Just The Contents Of It
When vomiting, these unique amphibians' stomachs leave their bodies entirely. Learn more about the curious way that frogs throw up, and why they do it.
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The Names Of Sections Of Pluto's Moon, Charon, Seem Straight Out Of Comic-Con
Never let it be said that NASA doesn't have a sense of fun — indeed, the names of sections of Pluto's moon, Charon, seem straight out of Comic-Con.
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Cats Can Recognize Your Voice. Here's What The Science Says
Many pet owners will tell you that their animals have unique methods of communicating with humans, whether through sound or body language or some combination.
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Why The Megalodon Has Earned The Title Of 'Hyper Apex Predator'
There are those creatures revealed to us by the fossil record that might well cause wee humans to gasp in amazement and shudder in terror, from land and sea.
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Chickens' Earlobes Contain A Hidden Message About The Eggs They Lay
People who consume chickens, or chicken eggs, have a favorite way to prepare a favorite part of the bird -- but did you ever think about their earlobes?
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The True Story Of The Man Who Died After A 19-Hour World Of Warcraft Session
Fans of immersive games like "World of Warcraft" are known to play for hours at a time. Here is how one gaming marathon resulted in the death of one fan.
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The Rare Disease That Turns Your Bones Black
A rare disease can turn the bones in your body black, though luckily it's not life threatening. This is the disease that turns your bones black.
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For Whales In A California Study, Microplastics Are On The Menu
Whales in one California research study are made to purposely ingest microplastics to further scientific study of the animals and the effect of plastics.
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The Giant Panda Who Successfully 'Faked' A Pregnancy To Receive Special Treatment
A giant panda once 'faked' a pregnancy to get special treatment at a conservation research center. Here's how a panda can have a phantom pregnancy.
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How Scientists In Scotland Made Vanilla Out Of Recycled Material
Scientists have recently figured out a way to seemingly make vanilla flavoring out of recycled material. Here's why producing artificial vanilla is important.
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The Advanced Tool System Some Wild Cockatoos Use When Eating
Some cockatoos have found an ingenious way to get past the tough outer layers of a fruit. Here's how they dig past the skins and seeds of their food.
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Researchers Have A Surprising New Theory On The Cause Of Bruce Lee's Sudden Death
Bruce Lee's death was initially ruled as brain swelling — or more formally, cerebral edema. But a new theory suggests a different cause of death.
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What Does Science Actually Say About The Mozart Effect In Babies?
We always hope that parents, first and foremost and always, want what's best for their child -- emotionally, nutritionally, educationally, and developmentally.
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Why Doomscrolling Is Bad For You, According To Science
No news might be good news, but recent studies indicate that that's not what drives us online: It's seeking out and consuming bad news -- doomscrolling.
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What Happens To Your Body When You Travel To And Live On Mars?
Space travel exhibits harmful effects on the human body, and life in anti-gravity is tough on the bones. What would happen to your body if you lived on Mars?
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The Gross Reason You're Never Really Alone If You're Sleeping On An Old Mattress
Our beds can get disgusting if they're not regularly maintained, particularly the mattresses and sheets. So what's the best way to keep clean while we sleep?
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This Could Be The Reason One Of Mars' Moons Has Stripes
One of Mars' moons, Phobos, has stripes, which has always been something of a mystery to scientists. Now, astronomers think they know the reason behind it.
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Why Reptiles Might Face Extinction Due To Climate Change
Climate change is altering the very nature of the Earth, making it unsustainable for some species to live on, including many reptiles.
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Why Sharks Are In Danger Of Extinction Despite Rising Sea Life Populations
Some shark species are suffering the perils of population decline and the risk of extinction. Sadly, we humans are playing a very large part in the situation.
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The Science Behind Your Fear Of Clowns
Oh, sure -- it's all fun and games, until somebody gets hit in the face with a cream pie, or the clown throwing the pie turns out to be a serial killer.
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This Is How Long A Moment Is, According To Science
A moment can be a minute, five minutes, an hour, or more. So is it really a specific period of time, and if so, how is it defined, exactly?
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