Could A Human Hibernate If They Wanted To?
A nap is one thing. A good night's sleep is another. But hibernation? Isn't that for bears and other woodland creatures? The answer is complex.
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The Science Behind Transplanted Organ Rejection
As much as a marvel organ transplantation is, it's not without its risks. One of those risks is organ rejection, and here is the science behind it.
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The Science Behind The Creepy World Of Forensic Entomology
Forensic entomology -- the study of insects in criminal investigations -- provides crucial information in death cases.
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A History Of The Search For Water On Other Planets
Life on Earth is dependent on water, so scientists look for water on other planets for possible life elsewhere. Here is the history of that search.
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Why Scientists Once Thought The Retinas Of The Dead Held Memories
There have been plenty of (ultimately misguided) attempts to understand the mysteries of human anatomy, from phrenology (reading head bumps) to optography.
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The Macabre Truth Of The Smell Of Fresh-Cut Grass
Human communication alone is a complex business, involving sight and sound, and the other senses, too. Come to find out that grass also communicates.
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Fascinating Flying Reptiles That Existed During The Age Of Dinosaurs
Pterosaurs are often confused with dinosaurs, but genetically they are of different lineages. Let's take a look at some of these fascinating flying reptiles.
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The Strange Way Bats Give Birth
Think of bats, and you might think of vampires, Batman, or infestations in the attic. But bats are actually very unique creatures. Here's how they give birth.
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These Are The Most Common Types Of Synesthesia
Space might be one of the final frontiers, but the human brain, with its intricacies, power, and vulnerabilities, continues to mystify researchers.
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The Reason One Type Of Sea Slug Has Detachable Anatomy
Sea slugs are enigmatic creatures of the deep and still a source of scientific wonderment. In fact, one sea slug casts off a very particular body part.
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The Science Behind How Aphasia Affects Your Brain
The family of action movie stalwart Bruce Willis recently announced his retirement from acting after a diagnosis of aphasia. What does that condition entail?
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What Was The Russian Meteor And Where Did It Come From?
On the morning of February 15, 2013, a small asteroid exploded over Russia in a blast that had approximately 500 kilotons of energy. Where did it come from?
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Why Don't Spiders Get Stuck In Their Own Web?
Spiders definitely give some people the heebie-geebies with their eight legs and glassy black eyes. But, these creatures spin an intriguing tale with their web.
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Can Rats Laugh?
Despite this storied history of human-rat interaction, however, there's obviously still one burning question we are all dying to know: can rats laugh?
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What We Know About Astronaut Mark Vande Hei's Historic Spaceflight
Space may or may not be the final frontier, depending on your viewing habits, but it certainly remains a rich vein of scientific inquiry and research.
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The Surprising Reason Some Bodies Of Water Glow In The Dark
Every once in a while, photos of the world's oceans pop up on social media and look like something out of a Hayao Miyazaki movie. Why is that?
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Here's Who Inherited Stephen Hawking's Money After He Died
There may never be anyone like physicist Stephen Hawking again, whose wholly disabled body belied a genius mind. Here's who inherited his money after he died.
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Which Animal Only Lives For 5 Minutes As An Adult?
Insects are known for their short lifespans and busy little lives. But, one flying insect has a life span so short, if you blink a few times you'd miss it.
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Can Bacteria And Viruses Get Infections?
Have you ever wondered if your cold can come down with a cold? Can your infections get an infection? Let's take a look at the science and find out.
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The Real Reason Dogs Stick Their Heads Out Of Car Windows
A happy dog is a dog with its head out of the car window, but why do they love it so much? Here's the real reason dogs stick their heads out of car windows.
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The Scientific Reason Coins Make Your Hands Smell
Maybe you had a piggy bank as a child. Maybe you've worked in retail, dealing with cash transactions. Notice a unique smell when you've been handling coins?
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The Surprising Reality Of Snakes On Planes
The surprise 2006 hit film "Snakes on a Plane" might have seemed to boast an unlikely premise. Except, actually, it's not all that far-fetched.
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The Rarest Body Features Human Beings Can Have
It's no secret that there are a lot of people sharing this big, blue marble floating through space. And some have some pretty rare body features.
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Why Do Turkeys Have Wattles?
Turkeys are interestingly adorned birds, particularly that bir of dangly neck-skin called the wattle. But, it plays a serious role in the future of all turkeys.
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The Scientific Reasons Why Tongue Twisters Are So Hard To Say
Tongue twisters are fun to do at parties or when you're preparing to do some public speaking. But, science reveals why our brains get certain sounds mixed up.
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Why Do Flamingos Only Stand On One Leg?
Flamingos are notorious for standing on one leg, but why do they do it? Here are some of the most prevalent theories for why flamingos stand on one leg.
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The Unusual Effect Your Lawnmower Can Have On Cicadas
Cicadas are attracted to loud noises produced by power tools and other loud machinery.
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