The Untold Truth Of Firehawks
Creating and manipulating fire is commonly seen as a uniquely human skill. In Australia, firehawks have been making use of fire for far longer than us.
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The Untold Truth Of NASA's First Six Female Astronauts
In 1978, NASA recruited its first female astronauts, a full 20 years after the agency was first established. The six women have many astonishing achievements. -
Why Do Dead Bodies Sometimes Make Noise?
Whether you've experienced it first hand or not, dead bodies sometimes make noise. It's not quite like a horror movie though - here's why it happens. -
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. -
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. -
Theories About What The Golden Orb Found At The Bottom Of The Ocean Might Be
On August 30, 2023, the Okeanos Explorer found a strange golden orb at the bottom of the ocean. Here are some of the theories about its origins. -
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. -
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. -
Myths People Believe About Carnivorous Plants
When it comes to carnivorous plants, fact is sometimes stranger than fiction. Here's the science behind some of the myths about these incredible species. -
Jane Goodall's Terrifying Encounter With A Murderous Chimp
There was a four-year chimp war in Gombe resulting in brutal assaults that made even Jane Goodall question her conclusions about our closest genetic relatives. -
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? -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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? -
The Weird World Of Parasitic Plants
While they may seem like pests, parasitic plants can play important roles in ecosystems. Clearly, the world of parasitic plants is a weird one. -
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. -
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. -
Weird Marijuana Facts You Probably Didn't Know
Modern scientific research into cannabis is yielding some thought-provoking and bizarre stuff. Here are weird marijuana facts you probably didn't know. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Things People Get Wrong About Working At NASA
If you think NASA is staffed entirely by geniuses and daredevils, think again - there's a lot more to working at the storied agency than you might expect. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Pink Animals You'll Find In The Wild
Pink flowers and plants are abundant. Pink animals? Not so much — which makes the stunning, vibrantly colored creatures on this list all the more spectacular.
