Sciencing: Daily content for curious minds

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Biology By Tiffany Betts

The Reason You're A Night Owl Might Not Be Your Fault

Do you find yourself staying up late every night because you're not getting tired until well after midnight? It might not be entirely your fault.

Nature By Elias Nash

Why Do Birds Fly Into Windows?

One of the most heartbreaking sounds a homeowner or renter can hear is the thump of a bird striking a window, but why does this even happen?

Nature By Elias Nash

What If Neanderthals Still Existed Today?

The Neanderthals, have been gone for about 40,000 years now, but we can at least imagine what life might be like if they were still here.

Science By Elias Nash

What If T. Rex Had Long Arms?

Of all the predators to walk the Earth, none were as fearsome as the T. rex, but how would the king of the lizards fare if it didn't have short arms?

Mechanic pointing out the yellow dot on a tire while a red dot is also visible

Technology By Tiffany Betts

What You Should Know About Those Red And Yellow Dots On Your Tires

Those red and yellow colored dots on the sides of your new tires don't mean they're defective or on sale, they're much more important than that.

Woman in her car with her hand on her head and a look of confusion on her face

Science By Tiffany Betts

If You Can't Remember Your Drive Home, Science Has An Answer For That

Ever driven somewhere you've been to hundreds of times before and completely lose all track of time and space? Don't worry, you're not alone.

A pair of black plastic sunglasses with dark lenses are positioned on a rustic wooden plank table.

Science By Joe Roberts

The Myth About Sunglasses You Shouldn't Believe

There's no question that everyone looks cooler in a pair of dark sunglasses, but those dark shades could be doing you more harm than good.

Paul Atreides and other characters wearing stillsuits in Dune

Astronomy By Mina Nakatani

Dumb Things Everyone Overlooks In Dune

"Dune" has long been a famous sci-fi franchise, and the movies have only made it more popular. Narratively, it's impressive, but how accurate is its science?

A cobalt blue lake and sandy shore with green trees lining it

Nature By Eric James Beyer

The Great Lakes Don't Technically Have Tides Like The Ocean, Here's Why

The water levels in the the Great Lakes can fluctuate significantly over the course of a day, but none of those changes are driven by the tides.

Colorful aurora borealis over a snowy winter forest in Finnish Lapland

Astronomy By Tiffany Betts

Did You Know That Auroras Can Actually Make Sounds?

Of all the natural phenomena, the northern lights are one of the most beautiful to look at, but did you know you can also listen to them?

A closeup of a bald eagle shows the eye and bill

Nature By Joe Roberts

The Largest Eagle To Ever Exist Dwarfs The Bald Eagle In Every Way

Among the birds, the eagles are the most formidable and dangerous of the lot, but one extinct eagle puts all the others to shame.

Astronomy By Elias Nash

Why Does The Moon Look Orange Sometimes?

Have you ever looked at the moon and instead of the whitish gray orb you're used to you instead saw a massive orange globe? Here's what's going on.

A shot of the Miami coastline shows the ocean and skyscrapers below a sunset

Nature By Joe Roberts

The Huge Florida City That's Sinking Into The Ocean

As icecaps around the world continue to melt, rising waters are encroaching on coastal cities around the world, putting Florida at high risk.

Nature By Elias Nash

The Sad Reason The Quagga Went Extinct

Before the 20th century, the South African plains were home to a unique species of zebra that was brutally hunted to extinction.

graphic of airplane being struck by lightning against purple sky

Science By Elias Nash

What Happens If Lightning Strikes An Airplane? It Depends On The Type

Thunder and lightning are scary enough when you're on the ground, but when you're thousands of feet up in the air, it's on a different level.

Silverback gorilla black-and-white portrait

Nature By Elias Nash

How Much Can A Gorilla Really Lift?

It's no real surprise that gorillas are pretty strong animals, especially compared to humans. But looking at the numbers, exactly how strong are they?