The Dangerous Truth Of Aqua Dots
Apparently forgetting that children, especially very young children, will put anything and everything they can in their mouths, they came up with Aqua Dots.
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The Unexpected Feature One Shark Boasted 93 Million Years Ago
While most of what we've collected of the skeletal remains of prehistoric sharks is of the toothy variety, one underwater excavation brought us something else.
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What Do Tarantulas Eat?
Contrary to what many think, tarantulas are not generally a threat to human life, and they can't (and won't) try to eat you. But what will they eat?
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What Really Happens To Your Body If You Get Rabies?
Out of all the viruses that pose substantial public health risks, the rabies virus is one of the few likely to be fatal without immediate treatment.
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This Radical Theory Suggests Our Universe Repeats In Cycles
There are various ideas about how the universe works, but this radical theory suggests our universe repeats in cycles.
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Have Any Dead Bodies Been Recovered From Space?
Roughly 30 people have died in space exploration-related activities. However, most of those deaths have taken place while a craft was below the Kármán line.
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Single People Smell Different. Here's Why
Our body odor conveys important information about our genetic immunity to certain pathogens. It can also reveal whether someone is single or not.
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The Theoretical Suns With Black Holes Inside
The origins of the universe inspire numerous theories -- some mythological, some scientific. From the latter we have the idea of suns that contain black holes.
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How The Norwegian Seed Vault Is Preparing For The Apocalypse
When you get right down to it, human nourishment relies on plants, in one form or another, at some point in the food chain. How secure is that for the future?
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Shadow People: The Urban Legend Explained
Many of us can likely remember a "monster under the bed" moment from childhood, some shadow in a corner that shifted, or a fear of the dark.
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Everything We Know About The Megacomet Headed For Earth
Does the universe have it in for us? With so many objects of various size whooshing through the cosmos, should we be worried about a massive comet?
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What Is A Wolf Moon? We Explain
The old song talks about a harvest moon shining on. Other moon appearances have their unique names as well, including the wolf moon. The difference?
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What Is The Strongest Animal In The World?
There are lots of very strong animals in our world, but what is the strongest animal? Here are the world's strongest.
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The Crazy True Story Of Exploding Lakes
The story of exploding lakes, or a limnic eruption, is true though rare with only two recording incidents in history, both in Cameroon.
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What Would Happen To Your Body If You Fell Into A Black Hole?
What would happen to your body if you fell into a black hole? In the event this fate is on your horizon, here's what you might expect.
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How Exactly Does The Immune System Work?
No question, the human body is a complex series of interactive systems designed to protect and grow. Primary among them is the immune system.
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Why These Birds Sing To Cool Down Their Eggs
It's true that music hath charms, both emotional and physiological. That applies to human beings. It also applies to a certain species of finch.
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The Mythology Behind The Ursa Major Constellation Explained
The Ursa Major constellation has ancient roots in Greek mythology. Zeus turned the nymph Callisto and her son Arcas into Ursa Major and Minor.
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The Real Reason Chimps And Gorillas Are Going To War
Though it feels like a scene from a dystopian movie's plot line, incidents of fatal encounters between chimps and gorillas in the wild are raising concerns.
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Cornell Has A Brain Collection. Here's What You Should Know
Here's what you should know about Cornell University's brain collection, which was started in an effort to visibly see the differences in people's brains.
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What's The Shape Of The Universe?
From Earth, the universe looks like an inflating balloon dotted with ink for stars. Everything expands outward, and each thing drifts from all other things.
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This Is How Brains Are Examined For CTE After Death
A string of high-profile NFL players have suffered from a brain condition called chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE. Here's how it's discovered.
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The Carnivorous Harp Sponge Is Just As Fascinating As It Sounds
The carnivorous harp sponge is a relatively newly discovered sea sponge, and it's just as fascinating as it sounds.
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What Makes Beer Foam? The Science Explained
Beer foam — that stuff on the top of your beer that you sip away and that bartenders try so, so hard to prevent from forming. Where does it come from?
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The Biggest Theories About The Moon's Creation
The moon has been a part of human culture, mythology, and studies since well before recorded history, and it continues to fascinate us. So how was it created?
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New Zealand's Glowworm Caves Are Magical. Here's What You Need To Know
Here is what you need to know about New Zealand's glowworm caves. Lit up by bioluminescent creatures, they seem magical.
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What An Asteroid Strike Would Really Do To Earth
The chances of an asteroid hitting Earth are very, very small. But if it did happen again, here's what an asteroid strike would really do to Earth.
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