Every Earthquake Cause Explained (Humans Are Responsible For 3 Of Them)
Earthquakes are known for being destructive forces of nature, but not all of them actually stem from purely natural causes. In some cases, humans are at fault.
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What Would Really Happen If The Moon Disappeared?
As Earth's ever-present celestial companion, the moon exerts a constant influence on our planet, and its disappearance would be a massive shock to all life.
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Creatures That Fooled Us Into Thinking They Went Extinct
A number of amazing creatures have fooled us into thinking they went extinct either millions of years ago or in modern times, only to be rediscovered.
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Details Most People Don't Know About Life On The ISS
Life in space is very different from life on Earth; that much is pretty obvious. But what does the regular routine of an astronaut actually look like?
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What If The T-Rex Was Alive Today?
Dinosaurs are really big parts of the popular imagination, and that's especially true of the T-Rex. But what would the world be like if they were still around?
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12 Animal Species On The Brink Of Extinction
Between climate change and the effects of humanity on the environment, many species have been harmed. Here are a few of them that have been led near extinction.
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What Life Was Like For People During The Ice Age
The Ice Age was a hard period in Earth's history, but ancient humans were quite the hardy bunch. They managed survive and even thrive; here's how they did it.
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6 Biggest Threats To Earth From Space
The idea of cosmic threats to Earth almost sounds like the stuff of fiction. But while alien invasions may be far fetched, these threats are perfectly real.
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12 Worst Invasive Species In Florida
Invasive species can wreak havoc wherever they're found, but Florida has a few that are particularly dangerous. Here are the most threatening of them.
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11 Animals That Went Extinct In The Last Decade
There are many reasons why researchers are concerned about endangered species. After all, these species went extinct in just the last decade.
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The Worst Impacts Global Warming Could Have In The Future
Discussions surrounding global warming have been going on for a long time, but what exactly will the future end up looking like as a result of thsoe changes?
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These 11 Habits Make You More Likely To Die Early
Plenty of people are invested in finding ways to live longer, but there are plenty of familiar habits that work against that goal. Here are a few of them.
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Spectacular Sea Species In The Gulf Of Mexico
The warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico are home to countless living organisms. Here are some spectacular sea species that you may not know exist in the Gulf.
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