What Researchers Think Snowball Earth Was Really Like
About 717 to 661 million years ago Earth entered the "Sturtian Snowball Earth event." Recent studies have shed light on what this time was really like.
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The Disorder That Drives People To Sever Their Own Limbs
First documented in print in 1785, there's a rare disorder that drives people to sever their own limbs. Here's the complicated history behind it.
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The Extinction Event That Once Reduced Humanity To 1,300 People
Thanks to genetic sequencing, scientists now say there was a population "bottleneck," or extinction event that once reduced humanity to 1,300 people.
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What Really Happens To Your Body When You Burn To Death
If you've ever made the mistake of absent-mindedly touching a hot surface, you realize quickly how intense and lingering the pain from a burn can be.
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The Real Reason Hurricanes Are Rare In California
California has only ever been hit by one real hurricane. So why is it so rare to see them in the Golden State? There are a few different reasons.
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The Crustacean Species That's Named After Jimmy Buffett
Jimmy Buffett was known for his fanbase of Parrot Heads and association with the tropical lifestyle - but a crustacean species was also named after him in 2023.
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Do People Who Are Born In The Fall Really Live Longer?
Some studies have examined whether the time of year you're born can affect your longevity. So what do the results say? Do people born in fall live longer?
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What The Question Mark Seen In Space Tells Us About Galaxies
NASA's James Webb Telescope is producing never before seen images from deep space, including a mysterious question mark shape. Here's what it tells us.
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NASA's OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Mission Explained
NASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid mission is another in the long line of human attempts to explore and understand space - as well as life on Earth.
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The Terrifying Shark Myth You Should Stop Believing
When it comes to sharks, it can be difficult to separate the facts from the myths. And perhaps the most prevalent myth about sharks isn't the least bit true.
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Can A Triple Rainbow Happen?
Seeing a rainbow in the sky never gets old, and a double rainbow is even more lovely to witness, but lesser reported is a triple rainbow. Can that even happen?
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The Scientific Reason This Is The Safest Spot To Sit On A Train
While train crashes aren't terribly common, they can cause injuries and death. Here's the science behind the safest spot to sit on a train.
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Why The Lunar South Pole Is So Important To Scientists
Scientists have turned their eyes to the lunar south pole - but why? There are many reasons why this region is so important for space research.
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Bizarre Things About The Weather Our Ancestors Believed
Our ancestors needed explanations for the weather, and while their stories aren't very scientific, they do tell us a lot about ancient cultures.
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This Is What Happens To Your Body 5 Minutes After You Die
Death is something we're still trying to understand - just take a look at the strange things that happen to your body five minutes after you die.
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Rare Things You Probably Can't Do With Your Body
Most of these things have a genetic component, a few can be learned, and all of them are pretty rare, so if your body can do one, consider yourself special.
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What You Might Not Know About The Giant Japanese Hornet
In 2019, the first record of the Asian giant hornet in the United States was found in Washington state, as well as nearby Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
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Why You Should Really Fear Common Kingslayers
Just over an inch long, the malo kingi or Common Kingslayer jellyfish is one of the most venomous creatures of the sea, and its sting can be deadly.
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How Earthquakes Can Be Triggered By People
Earthquakes may seem inevitable, unstoppable, and indifferent to the actions of people. As it runs out, human activity and earthquakes go hand in hand.
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The Truth About The Japanese Prime Minister's War Against Fax Machines
Kono-san faces not just 1980s tech, though, but naught-80's tech, as well: the hanko, a tradition first brought to Japan from China about 2,000 years ago.
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How To Tell The Difference Between Poison Ivy, Poison Oak And Poison Sumac
Next time you are walking in the woods, here's how to tell the difference between poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac so you can avoid all of them.
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The Sad Reason Wild Axolotls Are Critically Endangered
Besides being super cute salamanders, axolotls are also resistant to cancer and can regenerate limbs. Yet sadly, wild axolotls are critically endangered.
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What Could Happen If The Saguaro Cactus Goes Extinct?
The saguaro cactus, found in parts of Arizona, California, and Mexico, is currently facing an uncertain future due to climate change. Here's the story.
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There's New Tech To Detect Asteroids. Here's How It Works
The next time an asteroid is going to get a bit too close for comfort, we'll have new technology to detect it ahead of time. Here's how it works.
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What Is A Sun Bear And How Are They Different Than Other Bears?
Of the eight bear species that live on Earth, the sun bear is the smallest and has many unique characteristics that set it apart from the others.
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How Revolutionary 'Bioprinting' Can Produce Living Organs From Scratch
A wild new additive manufacturing process called bioprinting can create living organs from scratch, opening up new avenues of research and possibility.
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Theories As To Why Flying Squirrels Glow Pink Under UV Light
A 2019 study found that the bellies of New World flying squirrels, which are native native to North America, glow under UV light. Here's what we know.
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