Secrets Of Living In Antarctica
Here are the secrets of living in Antarctica. There's no local government, but there is a lot of alcohol.
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The Truth About Why Mosquitoes Love You
Mosquitoes, those flying, buzzing, blood-sucking harbingers of itchiness. Here's the real reason mosquitoes love you so much.
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Creepy Real-Life Stories About Giant Spiders
Spiders are really terrifying creatures. Here are creepy, true stories about giant spiders. Welcome to your spider nightmare.
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Why Rabbits Aren't Actually Rodents
Yes, it's true -- rabbits don't actually belong to the rodent family.
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Vampire Finches Thrive On The Blood Of Other Birds
The vampire finch, a subspecies of the sharp-beaked ground finch, earned its title by drinking the blood of other birds, specifically of the blue-footed booby.
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How Soon Could Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine Actually Be Available?
Early Monday morning, drug maker Pfizer published a press release that sent a shockwave of hope across a world reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Here's How Llamas Could Help Defeat Coronavirus
Suffice it to say, the pandemic has been the Clockwork Orange torture scene of news stories, and that's understating it.
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The Deadliest Viruses Still In Existence
Few viruses are great for you, but some are ruthless in assaulting the immune system, leaving few to no survivors. Worst of all -- they're still around.
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Study Shows Underwater Speakers Help Bring Dying Coral Reefs Back To Life
Coral reefs are the rainforests of the sea. Scientists have found a new way to help bring them back to life -- with underwater speakers.
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What Really Happens At A Human-Composting Funeral Home
Composting an entire person isn't as simple as adding some nutritional value to your veranda garden. But admittedly, it does offer a much-needed alternative.
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How Lobster Shells Can Improve The Strength Of Concrete
The lobster exoskeleton is a hard substance that spent millions of years evolving, and concrete can be made stronger with it.
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The Serious Problem Of Poop On Mt. Everest
How did one of the seven natural wonders of the world end up a poop-covered mess? Turns out the answer is a little more complex than just carelessness.
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What The Latest Doomsday Clock Update Really Means
The Doomsday Clock doesn't point to the end of the world, but it can help shape government policies to avert global crises.
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The Surprising Way Humans Developed A 'Milk Gene'
Humans developed a milk gene sometime in the last 6,000 years when our bodies realized we could get more nutrients from milk.
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This Super Rare Turtle May Not Go Extinct After All. Here's Why
Swinhoe's softshell turtles are considered the most endangered turtle in the world. The species grow to as big as six feet long and can weigh up to 370 pounds.
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What Astronauts Really Do In Their Time Off At The ISS
The crew members of the International Space Station are encouraged to take routine breaks and have fun for their mental and physical well-being.
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Native American Genocide Changed Our Climate, Says New Study
Researchers studied the decline of Native American populations after Christopher Columbus landed and found the climate changed as well.
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The Truth About Women's Roles In Medical Research Trials
For years, medical research trials ignored women's diseases because women didn't always have a role when studying illnesses.
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The Truth About Koko's Conversational Skills
Koko the gorilla was said to have been able to understand around 2,000 spoken English words by the time of her death in 2018, and could follow conversations.
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The Truth About Spacewalks
Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) have performed over 200 spacewalks in its more than two decades of operation. And NASA has more planned.
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This Discovery Of The Oldest Black Hole Ever Found Changes Everything
The oldest known supermassive black hole has just been discovered, and it opens more questions about the universe than it answers.
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Expensive Space Gadgets That Failed Miserably
Expensive flops have occurred throughout the history of space exploration, but these failed gadgets have led to improvements in technology.
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What You Didn't Know About Koko's Musical Skills
Koko was famous for her ability to communicate in sign language, but the gorilla also had a talent for playing different musical instruments.
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What Actually Happens After You Swallow Chewing Gum?
According to Healthline, you may not be able to digest chewing gum, but it doesn't stick to your intestines as easily as it does to the bottom of your shoe.
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Animals Whose Healing Powers Might Surprise You
While humans have gone to extraordinary lengths to remedy ailments with medicine, some animals won the evolutionary lottery by producing natural healing powers.
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The Most Venomous Snake In The World
Vipers, mambas, adders, subtracters. Unless you're a real snake lover, you maybe haven't heard of the most venomous snake in the world.
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The Real Reason Astronauts Float Isn't Due To Gravity
Gravity on the space station is more or less the same as the gravity at your local Trader Joe's. In fact, gravity on the ISS is still 90 percent that of Earth.
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