An Elephant's Tail Looks Nothing Like You Think It Does
Elephants are more than just big bodies, floppy ears, ivory tusks, and long trunks. An elephant's tail might be the most interesting body part it possesses.
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The Most Devastating Hurricanes Throughout History
Hurricanes have been in the news a lot in recent years, but there are many devastating examples throughout history.
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Here's How Much The Milky Way Weighs
The Milky Way is home to countless gasses, planets, stars, and even a jaw-dropping 5,000 solar systems. But as a world of its own, how much does it weigh?
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New Device Can Generate Electricity Out Of 'Thin Air'
Look out Tony Stark, a new study published in the journal Nature has scientists claiming they can now produce electricity "out of thin air."
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Are There Earthquakes On The Moon?
Humans have been dealing with earthquakes since we became a species, considering that the geological processes that create them predate us by billions of years.
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How Hot Is The Water At The Bottom Of The Ocean?
The higher and the deeper you go on Earth, the more extreme the temperatures — whether you're climbing mountains or diving into the deepest parts of the ocean.
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Here's What It Feels Like To Die By Heat Stroke
For the most part, humankind tends to quite like the heat. The sun, however, is just as much friend as foe — especially when it comes to deadly heat stroke.
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Here's What It Feels Like To Die By A Swarm Of Bees
Honeybees tend to be docile and will rarely sting unless provoked, and even when they do, severe reactions are very uncommon.
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This Is The Smallest Primate In The World
Primates come in all sizes, and one of the largest is the eastern gorilla, which would tower over one of the smallest primates.
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Why Do Astronauts Grow Taller In Space?
NASA's Twins Study demonstrated the resilience and robustness of how a human body can adapt to a multitude of changes induced by a spaceflight environment.
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Here's What Makes The Snow On Venus So Special
The mountains of Venus still accumulate "snow" just like the ones here on Earth, but its snow is a bit different from frozen water.
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The Mystery Of Australia's Pink-Colored Lake Hillier
Australia's Lake Hillier has a bubblegum pink color that makes it stand out among the lush trees and the nearby blue ocean where it is located.
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This Is The Deadliest Scorpion In The World
One category of venomous creatures is the scorpion, a biological cousin of the spider, and this particular species is the deadliest in the world.
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What Would've Happened If The Soviet Union Had Won The Space Race?
As the Cold War sprouted after World War II, so did the space race, a scientific competition between the United States and the Soviet Union.
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Here's What Would Happen If Everyone Suddenly Became Infertile
If everyone suddenly became infertile, it would be bad for humanity as a species and for the people unfortunate enough to live through the end.
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The Myth About Lightning You Need To Stop Believing
Old wives' tales, urban legends, and scientific misunderstandings can persist for generations, if not centuries. And some of them are actually dangerous.
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What Does Space Sound Like?
Though we've been studying space for decades, we have only begun to scratch the surface when it comes to unlocking the mysteries held up there.
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What Is The Earth's Plan To Defend Against Asteroids?
With the possible risk of a planet-killing asteroid hurtling toward Earth, there's a global team of scientists watching out for that very thing.
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The Truth About The World's Largest Active Volcano
Rising 13,100 feet above sea level, Hawaii's Mauna Loa is the undisputed world champion when it comes to both size and activity.
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The Real Reason Jeff Bezos Is Suing NASA
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos sued NASA because the contract he wanted was awarded to his rival Elon Musk. Here's why Bezos thinks the deal was unfair.
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What Really Happens If You Try To Open A Plane Door Mid-Flight?
Passengers have been known to take out their anger on other passengers or on the plane's crew, but sometimes, they take out their anger on the aircraft itself.
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This Is What Happens To Your Body If You Die Underwater
Forensics Digest explains that, here on land, the decomposition of a human body occurs in several stages. But what happens to dead bodies left underwater?
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This Is What Happens To Your Body When You Ingest Cyanide
Cyanide has long been a favorite murder weapon for jilted lovers, infamous assassins, and anyone who wanted a quick, undetectable death for their victim.
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Here's What Would Happen To Earth If The Extinct Titanoboa Lived Today
The extinct creature known as Titanoboa was a massive 40-foot, 2,500-pound snake. Here's what would happen if the terrifying beast were alive today.
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Is The Bennu Asteroid Really Going To Hit Earth?
Bennu will be making a close approach to Earth in 2135, and the planet's gravitational pull will have an impact on the asteroid's trajectory as it approaches.
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The Stunning Truth About Colombia's River Of Five Colors
South America has been a source of mystery for centuries— particularly a river that stands out as one of the most visually unique ecosystems in the world.
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This Is The Coldest Place On Earth You Can Actually Live
Where is the coldest place in the world to live? Is it in Greenland? What about those terrible Midwest winters in the United States? Who claims coldest town?
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