Here's What Would Happen If All Clouds Disappeared
The more we study clouds, the more we learn how reliant we are upon them, as well as what impact they would have if they disappeared.
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We Finally Know Why The Human Brain Is So Big
The size of the human brain, combined with the cerebral cortex's increased surface area, has played a big part in our cognitive abilities.
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Can You Get Poisoned By Lily Of The Valley?
The lily of the valley is a pretty but poisonous plant.
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Do Spiders Sleep?
Spiders aren't the kind of critters you can easily sneak up on, and for the 75 percent of our species who find spiders repugnant or terrifying, it's often this constant watchful alertness they find most disconcerting. So that leads us to the slightly weird question: do spiders sleep?
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Siberian Worms Frozen For 42,000 Years Brought To Life
Scientists have found nematodes in Siberian permafrost, frozen for 42,000 years... and they've brought them back to life.
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De-Extinction: What Is It, How Might It Work, And What's The Problem?
Should humankind use their big brains to resurrect the species they've driven to extinction? What is d-extinction, how might it work, and what's the problem?
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The Reason The Star Shape Doesn't Look Like A Real Star
It's pretty common knowledge that stars are round, like our sun. Nevertheless, we see and draw them with points. Where does that depiction come from?
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What Does A Scream Sound Like In Space?
Picture it: You're trapped in space on a ship that is rapidly deteriorating. You want to scream, but will anyone hear you? Let's take a look and find out.
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The Sad Tale Of The Bat Who Went To Space
While human astronauts tend to get all the attention, lots of animals have been sent into space, too. Here's the sad tale of the bat who went to space.
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What Happens After The International Space Station Is Retired?
The first pieces of the International Space Station, or ISS, were first launched into space in 1998. What happens after it's retired over the next decade?
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Do Fire Eaters Really Eat Fire?
Have you ever watched someone spew flames out of their mouth like they were ready to take over Westeros with Daenerys Targaryen on their back?
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What's The Difference Between TNT And Dynamite?
Anyone who's ever watched an old Sunday morning cartoon has seen characters try to blow each other up with a plunger of TNT or a stick of dynamite.
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Saints Depicted Carrying Dismembered Body Parts Explained
Artists have often chosen to depict martyrs carrying odd items -- their own body parts. This is saints depicted carrying dismembered body parts explained.
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The Difference Between A Snowstorm And A Blizzard Explained
Snowstorms and a blizzards both involve a lot of cold weather and snow, but here is the difference, explained.
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What's The Difference Between Bees, Hornets, And Wasps?
Bees, wasps, and hornets are often blended together in our minds, but the insects are actually totally distinct. Here's the difference between them.
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The Difference Between Solstice And Equinox Explained
It's easy to mix up solstices and equinoxes, and wonder what, exactly, they even mean. Here's the difference between a solstice and an equinox.
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The Scientific Reason Why Vegan Pandas Are So Round And Cuddly
Along with its unique black and white coloring, the primary physical characteristic of the panda is its big round body. So how do they maintain them?
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Does Food Go Bad In Space?
Astronauts are amazing, with years of training and study before they launch. But even astronauts have to eat. Do they have to check sell-by dates in orbit?
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Why Fentanyl-Laced Drugs Are More Dangerous Than Regular Drugs
Drug dealers have been known to increase their profit margins by "cutting." Here's why fentanyl-laced drugs are more dangerous than regular drugs.
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What Does It Mean When There's A Polar Vortex?
A polar vortex might sound like a portal you cross to the upside-down in a winter episode of "Stranger Things," but it is a real-life weather phenomenon.
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The Real Reason Mentos And Diet Coke Causes An Explosion
Basic reactions can be an entertaining part of science education at any age. One of the most dramatic happens when Mentos candy is mixed with Diet Coke. Why?
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What Happens To Your Blood Pressure In Space?
The idea of space travel is so very intriguing, though of course it's a lot more complicated than movies make it look, including its impact on the human body.
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What Is On The Far Side Of The Moon?
No one but astronauts have ever seen the dark side of the moon. So what exactly is on it? Does it look like its brighter counterpart? Let's take a look.
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Here's What Would Happen If Someone Jumped Off The International Space Station
Living in the expanse of space, like on the International Space Station, means unique experiences every moment. It also means that it's a long, long way down.
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What Is The Surface Of The Moon Really Like?
It's one thing to walk around the various environments of Earth -- a meadow, an ice floe, a desert. But once you got there, what would the moon be like?
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Why Some Planets Have Rings
Probably the first example that comes to mind is Saturn and its magnificent rings. Earth, among other planets, doesn't have any. And why is that?
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What Does It Actually Mean To Buy A Star?
For many, the idea of buying a star and naming it after oneself or a loved one is an extremely powerful symbol. What does it actually mean to buy a star?
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