White tigers are caused by a genetic mutation, and to produce them, people have resorted to cruel practices. Here's the dark and tragic reality of white tigers.
The most common and recognizable form of dementia in humans is Alzheimer's disease. But can dogs get similar diseases? You might be surprised at the answer.
Radiation can damage human DNA and cause disastrous adverse effects over time. So how do we treat radioactive water? It's actual more simple than you think.
Drugs can seem like a modern fad, but the reality is that ancient humans developed a complex and sophisticated understanding of drugs that still influences us.
Fires have been crucial to the evolution of humans as we know it, but they can also have devestating effects. So what happens when they aren't put out?
Not all elements are created equal: Some are abundant and their long-term supply will not be an issue, while others are in danger of running low quite soon.
About 17 meteorites crash to Earth each day. History is full of unconfirmed reports that falling chunks of space rock have been responsible for various deaths.
Though you've probably seen someone escape from a sinking car in a movie before, real life is a little different. Here's what to do if you're in this situation.
With the destruction of OceanGate's Titan fresh in the minds of the public, many are curious about what the deceased experienced in their final moments.
Maya Kowalski was 9 years old when her family was turned upside down in 2015. Since then, the Kowalskis have sought justice and a platform to tell their story.
One step in the process of embalming human remains after death is wiring the jaws shut. Why exactly is this done? You might be surprised at the answer.
There is a world of sound around you that you cannot hear. Let's look at some, both natural and manmade, which enter into this mysterious range of frequencies.
The implosion of the Titan submersible in 2023 left many wondering: Why exactly do submarines implode? Here are the scientific reasons for this phenomenon.
On April 15, 1912, the Titanic sank into the depths of the North Atlantic Ocean. So why hasn't it been crushed yet? Here's the science that explains it.
Running out of oxygen is a terrifying prospect, and one of the reasons drowning is a scary thought. Here's what happens to your body when you run out of oxygen.
The universe led to life as we know it - sound about right? According to some researchers, it's not. Here's one radical theory that proposes something else.