What Scientists Think The Universe Was Like Before The Big Bang
Scientists work to develop theories, explanations for why things are the way they are, verified by observation and data. What about things before they were?
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Why Having Blue Eyes With Red Hair Is So Rare
With both red hair and blue eye traits being rare worldwide, you might think it would be the rarest combination. But the genetics of eye color is complicated.
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The Science Behind Why You Should Avoid Icicles And Snow
Icicles and snow are staples of winter, and many find them enchanting. However, you definitely shouldn't eat either due to this gross contaminant.
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The Science Behind The Songs That Get Stuck In Your Head
For whatever reason, it seems to happen to just about everybody: that one song, or even a snippet, that gets stuck in the brain and does not want to leave.
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What Is The Core Of The Moon Made Of?
If you could drill down into the very center of the moon, what would you find? Not cheese, unfortunately, but instead something far less tasty.
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The Rare Phenomenon That Allows Twins To Have Different Fathers
The subject of twins has intrigued humanity, probably since the beginning, both in terms of literature and in terms of serious scientific research.
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The Reason Some Birds Lay Blue Eggs
One of the most curious varieties of bird eggs are those that are blue. But why do some birds lay them? Here is the science behind blue bird eggs, explained.
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The Puzzling Mammal Found In Corsica That Resembles Both A Cat And A Fox
An animal recently found in Corsica resembles both a fox and a cat, with traits of both, though it belongs to its own separate species.
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Yellowstone Officials Now Know Who The Foot Found Abyss Pool Belonged To
An employee at Yellowstone National Park found a human foot, in a shoe, at the Abyss Pool. That foot has now been matched with its owner.
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The Largest T. Rex Discovered Is Nearly 70% Larger Than Previously Believed
The Tyrannosaurus rex was one of the largest dinosaurs to walk the Earth all those millions of years ago, but scientists still debate just how big it got.
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The Mysterious Death Of British Astronomer Thomas Marsh
After weeks of looking, Thomas Marsh's body was finally recovered 56 days after his initial disappearance, but little is known about what happened.
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What Is Thundersnow And How Rare Is It?
Even with all of the research and high tech available, predicting the weather with any accuracy is tricky, especially when the patterns break the mold.
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What Caused NASA's Artemis I Launch To Be Delayed For So Many Months?
On November 16th, 2022 at 1:47 a.m. EST, NASA successfully launched Artemis 1, but it took many months to get to this point. Why did it take so long?
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The Reason That Some Deep Sea Creatures Are Gigantic
Some sea creatures are so very tiny and, if we're honest, quite puppy level adorable. Others are quite enormous and, if we're honest, terrifying.
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Why Researchers Think The Mummified Knees Found In Nefertari's Tomb Are Probably Hers
Egyptian ruler Ramses II was also known for something other than his power — his wife, Nefertari, was reportedly an outstanding figure in her own right.
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How An Opossum Could Be The Reason You Survive A Snakebite
When most people think of opossums, they remember that night there was a loud noise from the direction of the garbage cans and a scurrying marsupial.
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Why Canada's 'Polka Dot' Lake May Be A Pool Of Healing Powers
It's no secret that some aspects of nature contain properties that can aid in good health, including, perhaps, the waters of a unique lake in Canada.
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The Black Death Still Affects Global Health Centuries After It Wiped Out Half Of Europe
It's a generally accepted idea that disease functions as a way to improve the overall health of a species, by eliminating those with weaker systems.
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Why Men Have Beards According To Science
The human beard is a weird line in the sand, biologically speaking. What is the scientific reason behind the beard? Researchers may have an explanation.
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How Early Life On Mars Likely Doomed The Planet
Speculation about life on Mars has abounded for decades now, but early. life on Mars might have actually doomed the planet. Here's how.
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Russian Troops Stole The Body Of Catherine The Great's Lover From His Tomb In Ukraine
In 2022, Russian troops ventured into the white marble grave inside St. Catherine's Cathedral and seized the remains of Prince Grigory Aleksandrovich Potemkin.
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Scientists Just Discovered The Closest Black Hole To Earth
Black holes are some of the most terrifying yet fascinating phenomena in our universe. And scientists just discovered the closest one to Earth.
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The Differences Between These 13 Feline Species
There are 38 different feline species, and here, we take a look at the differences of 13 of them, including the big cats and the bigger of the smaller cats.
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This Is What Happens To Body Parts After Amputation
Amputated body parts are properly disposed by hospitals, but some amputees choose to keep their severed limbs.
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The Unbelievable Way Scientists Taught Spinach To Send Emails
Many people dream of the day that technology will allow them to communicate with their pets. But what about your plants? The day might be closer than you think.
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What Science Says Would Happen If Humans Aged Backward
Aging is a process we all must face. Some say it's all downhill after 30. Others claim age is but a number. But what would happen if humans aged backward?
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The Fascinating Time Scientists In Mexico Purposely Crashed A Boeing 727
In 2012, a group of scientists came together to conduct a rather important experiment. Here is more about the time a Boeing 727 was purposely crashed in Mexico.
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