False Things You Believe About Sharks
Thanks to pop culture, most people believe a pile of misconceptions about sharks. Here are some false things you might believe about sharks.
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Here's What Happens When Sharks Build Friendships
The more we study them, the more we learn that sharks are socially intelligent creatures. They develop lasting bonds of friendship that can go on for years.
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Here's How Much Godzilla Would Weigh According To Scientists
Throughout the years, Godzilla has gone through many transformations. He's gotten bigger, taller, heavier, and more violent as new movies get released.
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Neanderthals Understood Fire More Than You Might Think
Once we realize that Neanderthals were an intelligent species, it shouldn't surprise us to learn that they were able to control fire.
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Richard Branson's Space Flight Explained
Richard Branson conducted two decades of work and planning into the frontier of space tourism before jetting off into space.
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A 200-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Just Revealed Something New
Experts wanted to learn about a recent discovery, including its skeletal structure and shape, and sing new technology, they uncovered something else.
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The Truth About Drug Addicted Fish
A research team exposed brown trout to methamphetamine to determine whether they were at risk of addiction from meth found in their waterways.
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What It's Really Like To Live In The Smallest Country In The World
The nine-island nation of Tuvalu is the world's smallest republic by population. Here's what it's like to live there, and how climate change has changed life.
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The Real Reason Sharks Hunt At Different Times
Dawn and dusk have been considered the prime feeding times for sharks, but a new study shows that the dining habits of these predators may be more complicated.
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The Surprising Ways Sharks Actually Help The World's Health
Few animals in the ocean are as frightening as sharks but it might be surprising to learn that sharks actually help the environment in countless ways.
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All About The Natural Phenomenon Of Fire Whirls
Take the rage of a forest fire and the terror of a tornado and you'll end up with a fire whirl. They form when just the right amount of wind and fire combine.
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Do Sharks See In Color?
Sharks are fearsome predators, not just because of their size — and teeth — but because of their intelligence. Turns out, their vision's pretty good too.
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Here's What Would Happen If The Sun Suddenly Exploded
The sun is the most important contributor to life on Earth. It warms the seas, supports plants, and provides light. What would happen if it just exploded?
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What Would Happen If Men No Longer Existed?
Science fiction loves to imagine what would happen if all of the men in the world stopped existing. But are the stereotypes backed up by real world evidence?
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Why Some Dinosaurs Shrank In Size Before Extinction
A recent study revealed why there were some dinosaur species that became smaller over time, instead of growing larger like most others.
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The Truth About Why Dragonflies' Wings Are Changing Color
Dragonflies are more than just cool-looking bugs we see outside in the summer. They play an important part in the world's ecosystem but they may be in trouble.
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Why You Should Think Twice Before Using The Overhead Air Vents On Airplanes
Everybody knows to flush the airplane toilet with a wadded-up paper towel but the rest of your flight isn't exactly germ-free either. Here's what to avoid.
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The Truth About NASA's Newest Chief Bill Nelson
In April, former Senator Bill Nelson was confirmed by the Senate as the new administrator for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
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The Natural Phenomenon Of Blood Falls In Antarctica Explained
One of Antarctica's truly magnificent, if not a bit spooky, wonders is a place known to the world as Blood Falls.
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The Truth About The 82-Year-Old Female Pilot Who's Going To Space
Although she may be considered too old by NASA, private space exploration will ultimately give this 82-year-old pilot the opportunity to reach the stars.
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Here's What Would Happen To Dogs If Humans Suddenly Went Extinct
From the taming of wolves to the development of professional and familial bonds, humans and dogs have lived in relative harmony for a very long time.
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Here's What Would Happen If The Moon Suddenly Exploded
Besides being artistic inspiration, our moon happens to be a rock hurtling through space, which means, like any other chunk of rock, it could be blown up.
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Here's What Happens When You Shower In Space
In space, there is no drain and there is only microgravity, so water, soap, and shampoo stick to your skin and/or float around and ruin sensitive equipment.
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Here's Why It's Impossible To Own A Sample Of Every Element On The Periodic Table
Is it possible to collect samples of all of the known elements? In fact, that's going to be impossible for the average consumer, for a variety of reasons.
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The Truth Behind The Existence Of Antimatter
While antimatter might have gone out of vogue in sci-fi in favor of "quantum" gobbledygook, questions about antimatter's existence still plague physicists.
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Did Groundbreaking Scientist Galileo Galilei Ever Get Married?
Galileo, the famous Italian astronomer and accomplished physicist and mathematician, had an unconventional family life. Did he ever marry or raise kids?
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Is It True That Lightning Is Hotter Than The Sun?
People are fascinated by weather, and one natural event that exemplifies both the danger and beauty of nature is lightning during a thunderstorm.
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