The Scariest Movie Of 2023, According To Science
How do you determine the scariest movie? The Science of Scare Project used heart rate metrics to determine the scariest movie of 2023. Here's what it is.
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Here's Why Traffic Jams Can Happen For No Reason
Traffic jams: The bane of any driver's existence. And sometimes, they seemingly come out of nowhere, for no reason. Here's why this happens.
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Weird Vaping Facts You May Have Overlooked
Vaping is a common part of societal life these days, and many people have embraced the habit, but there are lots of weird vaping facts you may have overlooked.
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This Living Plant Has The Ability To Control A Machete
Science has brought us to many frontiers and led to the creation of some unique devices. One such creation is a living plant that can control a machete.
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The Dark Truth About Factory Farming
Factory farms are industrial facilities that produce massive amounts of meat found in restaurants and grocery stores, largely through abuse and exploitation.
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Strange Facts About Psilocybin Mushrooms You Never Knew
With U.S. states increasingly decriminalizing psilocybin possession and consumption, it's time to learn more about this unique "magic" mushroom.
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How Marijuana Was Used In Victorian England
Marijuana was used for many purposes in Victorian England, and it was thanks to the efforts of one person in particular. Here's what happened.
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How The Winter Solstice May Affect Your Body, According To Science
The winter solstice happens every year, and it's the longest night of the year. Here's what the science says about how it affects your body.
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Is Sustainable Jet Fuel A Possibility?
With the threat of climate change increasingly looming overhead, many are wondering if sustainable jet fuel is a possibility. Here's what we know.
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You Never Knew This About Santa's Reindeer
Jolly old elf? Check. Red suit? Check. Sleigh full of toys, ready to deliver for Christmas delight? Check. But what about those reindeer, anyway?
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How Do Bodies Decompose In Mausoleums?
Mausoleums are above-ground buildings used to house corpses. So how exactly does a body decompose inside these structures? Let's take a look.
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Is Time Travel Actually Possible?
Time travel has been depicted in popular culture many times across many different mediums, but is it actually possible? Let's dig into the science.
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Questions That Won't Be Answered In The Next 50 Years
Humanity's thirst for knowledge seems insatiable and unstoppable. However, some answers are at least half a century away and possibly much longer, if ever.
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The Average Amount People Poop In A Year
Every person on the planet has to poop - if they don't, things can get dangerous pretty fast. Here's the average amount people poop in a year.
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Why Planes Look Like They Are Moving Slow, According To Science
A plane flying across a clear sky sure looks to be moving slowly. Yet we know planes fly at an average speed of 575 miles per hour. So, how is this possible?
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What Happens To Your Body When You Quit Smoking Weed After Long Term Use, According To Science
Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the U.S. This is what happens to your body when you quit smoking weed after long term use.
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The Troubling Reason America's Plant Hardiness Zone Map Gets Updated
America's USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map got updated in 2023 for the first time since 2012. And there's a troubling reason it happened - here it is.
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What's The Difference Between Hemp And Marijuana?
"Hemp" and "marijuana" - you've probably heard each of these words at some point in your life. Are they different? Are they the same? Here's the deal.
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The Nuclear Clock That Only Loses 1 Second Every 300 Billion Years
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's physics department created a nuclear clock that only loses 1 second every 300 billion years.
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What Happens If Iceland's Mount Fagradalsfjall Erupts?
In November 2023, Iceland began experiencing increased earthquake activity from the active volcano Mount Fagradalsfjall. Here's what happens if it erupts.
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Yes, Your Car Is Spying On You: Here's How, And What It Means
In the last couple of decades cars have been built with more technology than ever, and it's true that your car is spying on you. Here's how, and what it means.
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The Real Reason The North And South Pole Have No Time Zones
The North and South Poles live in our minds as isolated, icy landscapes. Adding to that, they are the only places on Earth that have no time zones.
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The Real Reason Planes Board Front To Back, According To Science
Careful engineering and scientific understanding make aviation possible. It also led to the common practice of airplanes boarding from front to back.
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What We Know About The Ice Maiden Of The Andes
The face of the Ice Maiden of the Andes was finally reconstructed in 2023. Here's what we know about the ancient girl and how she died years ago.
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What Really Happens To Mosquitoes During Winter?
Despite their virulence, most mosquito activity reaches its peak during the dog days of summer. But where do these little vampires go once it turns cold?
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COVID-19 Found In Pet Cat In The U.K.
On Monday, July 27, 2020, Newsweek reported that a pet cat was diagnosed with the coronavirus in the UK.
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The Real Reason The North Star Is So Important
As children, we heard stories about the North Star. These weren't just stories, the North Star - Polaris - is actually a very important star for humanity.
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