How Long Does It Take For DNA To Break Apart?
DNA might be able to help us solve crimes and eradicate disease, but is it possible that figuring out its shelf-life could give us answers about the universe?
Read MoreDNA might be able to help us solve crimes and eradicate disease, but is it possible that figuring out its shelf-life could give us answers about the universe?
Read MoreTrevor Smith's death at just 33 years old was tragic. Smith weighed over 400 pounds at his peak. He trained ferociously, and he used steroids.
Read MoreThere's that image of a scientist, deep in the lairs of a lab somewhere, coming up with something Absolutely Different. It's not far from the truth.
Read MoreWhen you think of the hazards of modern life, a few things come to mind -- traffic accidents, certainly. Oh, and shark attacks. Oh, and -- vending machines?
Read MoreHumans started sending things into space in 1957, and those things eventually come back down, but has anyone been struck by space debris?
Read MoreThe coldest spot in our Solar System, surprisingly, isn't on one of the planets but in a faraway body called the Oort Cloud, as cold as minus 450 Fahrenheit.
Read MoreImpacted by climate change, many of America's lakes are heavily polluted, and with no solution in sight, they are in danger of disappearing forever.
Read MoreIt's unlikely you'll be seeing any live dinosaurs anytime soon. Here are some of the reasons why, and some tantalizing solutions the future may hold.
Read MoreIt's easy to think a whale can eat a person as they are some of the largest creatures in the world and serve a vital link in the ecosystem.
Read MoreElon Musk's five sons -- a set of twins and a set of triplets, born in 2004 and 2006, respectively -- made up more than half of the school's inaugural class.
Read MoreBlue is one of the most soothing colors. But, if you lived during ancient times, you might not have the chance even to choose that color.
Read MoreCatastrophic earthquakes tend to happen about every 200 years. What would happen if the San Andreas Fault unleashes the fabled 'Big One'? Let's take a look.
Read MoreHistory has often overlooked a critical facet of Nostradamus' upbringing, both in a cultural and mystical sense. Nostradamus, it turns out, was Jewish.
Read MoreHalley's Comet has been an alleged herald of momentous events shaping humanity. Here are three times the celestial body was seen ahead of important events.
Read MoreWe've all experienced hunger and thirst. By the end of a long shift, when we've had to skip lunch, we'll truly feel the effects. So how long can scorpions go?
Read MoreWhat would life be like on Earth (and in the universe) if the fiery furnaces of the heavens never ignited and space remained a cold dark void for eternity?
Read MoreThe Amazon rainforest is being deforested at a rapidly increasing rate. Here's what would happen if it disappeared.
Read MoreWe often consider the sun as essential for life on earth, but Saturn is actually one of the most crucial elements to sustaining our survival on Earth.
Read MoreYou may have noticed that far-off mountain ranges can sometimes appear blue-tinted or even somewhat purplish. Why is this the case? Let's find out.
Read MoreThe stinky liquid that skunks spray can reach predators up to 20 feet away.
Read MoreWhat would happen if the Earth was suddenly sliced in half? Would it survive? Would its creatures survive? Let's take a look at this unlikely scenario.
Read MoreVery few insurance companies would offer a life insurance policy to an astronaut, if they would offer one at all. Here's how astronauts secured life insurance.
Read MoreThe human body is an incredible amalgamation of a huge diversity of ingredients -- massive amounts of calcium, various forms of protein. Oh, yeah -- also gold.
Read MoreThe space race has changed in mission and in scope over the last 60 years. Today, these three companies make up the modern-day space race rivalry.
Read MoreAt the right time of the month, on a clear night, you look up. There it is: the moon in all its splendor. Probably twice as good if there were two, right?
Read MoreNeurological diseases can be devastating, but in addition to those you already know, some rare ones might have slipped past your radar.
Read MoreSpace is a fascinating place filled with many wonders. Our nearest star may host planets that could support life, but getting there is another story altogether.
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