Scientists Didn't Expect This Parasitic Plant To Steal DNA From Its Hosts
Parasitic plants aren't terribly uncommon in nature, but what is uncommon is when one of those plants goes and steals DNA from its host plant.
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What It Might Physically Feel Like To Be Swallowed Whole
The world abounds with unique sensations to experience but the experience of being swallowed whole is probably one you want to avoid if possible.
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Scientists Discovered One Of Australia's 'Cutest And Fiercest' New Species
This tiny mammal, the world's smallest marsupial, hadn't been seen in decades.
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Why Death By An Inland Taipan Snake Might Be One Of The Worst Ways To Die
Nobody's trying to get bitten by a snake, but of all the snakes out there, the inland taipan may be the absolute worst one to give you a nibble.
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This Giant Prehistoric Lizard Is Pure Nightmare Fuel – And We're Glad It's Extinct
Tens of thousands of years ago, an enormous lizard roamed ancient Australia, and if it's anything like its descendants, we're glad it's extinct!
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'I Have Never Seen Any Other Animal Like It': 'Mutant' Raccoon Goes Viral After Stalking Seattle
An endearingly round raccoon has taken social media by storm, with scientists weighing in as to what rare condition might have given him his unique shape.
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Why Some Ants Carry Other Dead Ants
If you stop and watch for a while, the behavior of ants is endlessly fascinating, they even have death rituals, and science can tell us why.
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Scientists Discovered A New Spider Species In Australia That Hunts With A Catapult
When it comes to inventive ant species, Australia is one of a kind, and this newly discovered species that hunts by using a catapult is no exception.
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The Carnivorous, Deep-Sea 'Death Ball' Sponge Scientists Found Off The Coast Of Antarctica
A deep-sea expedition uncovered a number of strange species, including a strange sponge that isn't quite the passive filter-feeder that most others are.
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The Reason Giant Sloths Went Extinct Is More Depressing Than You Thought
Just a mere 10,000 years ago, the Americas used to be home to enormous ground-dwelling sloths, and the reason they're gone is kind of a bummer.
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Science Explains Why Cockroaches Die On Their Backs
If you've ever had the unfortunate luck to live with cockroaches, you've likely seen them dead a few times, so why do they always end up back up?
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The Unusual Deep-Sea Species That Could Change Everything
The ocean is teeming with life, much of it undiscovered, and one recent discovery has the potential to change the face of medicine for many.
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How Inhaling Wildfire Smoke Affects Your Health
Wildfires send toxic particulate matter into the air, and while most of their effects are temporary, they might also cause some major long-term health concerns.
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Scientists Say This Is One Of The Apex Predators Of The Antarctic (And It's Not A Polar Bear)
Polar bears seem like a scary predator in snowy climates, but in Antarctica, they don't reign supreme. Rather, this animal sits near the top of the food chain.
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The Difference Between Washed And Unwashed Eggs Is More Than You Realize
The act of washing eggs may sound innocuous, but in actuality, the large-scale process has a huge effect on how eggs can be stored. Heres' the reason why.
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Scientists Found This Unusual Prehistoric Creature In The '50s – They're Still Confused
There are some really strange animals in the fossil record, but there's one that was found 70 years ago that continues to baffle paleontologists.
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Scientists Never Expected To Discover Something So Cute At The Bottom Of The Ocean
Much of the deep ocean remains unexplored, and scientists often find new inhabitants of the depths. But they aren't always as adorable as this species.
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Why Deadly Tornadoes Are So Rare In China
China has recently been hit by two massive tornadoes, and despite the country having some of the right conditions for such storms, they are actually quite rare.
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Scientists Say This Nearly 5,000-Mile Atlantic Seaweed Belt Keeps Getting Worse
Stretching across the Atlantic Ocean from Africa to the United States is a vast belt of seaweed that keeps growing and getting more troublesome.
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The Difference Between Bird And Reptile Eggs Is More Than Just What's Inside
Both birds and reptiles lay eggs to protect their young, but despite the basic similarities, the differences between their eggs can run deep.
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Eight People Sealed Themselves Into An Artificial Ecosystem In 1991, Then Something Went Very Wrong
When scientists kicked off the two-year Biosphere 2 experiment in 1991, they had high hopes for its success, but things quickly started to go awry.
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Pork Farms Are Killing A Lot More Than Just Pigs
Even though pork is a major staple of the American diet, its production at an industrial scale is killing a lot more than just the pigs involved.
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The Difference Between Ostrich And Chicken Eggs Is More Than Just Size
Eggs are one of the best foods out there for protein, but why limit yourself to just chicken eggs? Ostrich eggs have more to offer than their size.
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Scientists Believe This Is The Oldest Living Ocean Species (And It's Not What You Think)
Animals like dinosaurs might come to mind when it comes to ancient species, but scientists found that this surprising species is even older than they thought.
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The Difference Between Apple Varieties Is Easily Explained By Science
One of the best things about apples is the seemingly endless varieties they come in, and the difference between cultivars is pretty easy to explain.
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Why Death By A Poison Dart Frog Is One Of The Worst Ways To Die
The South American rainforests are full of beautiful and deadly animals, among which are the poison dart frogs which more than live up to their name.
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Scientists Found A 23 Million-Year-Old Species In Canada In The '80s – Now It's Rewriting History
Deep in the Canadian wilds, far above the Arctic Circle, a scientist found fossilized bones that shouldn't be there and changed our understanding.
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