Long-Term Side Effects Of Birth Control Pills No One Talks About
Birth control pills are, for the most part, fairly safe. However, that doesn't mean they don't come with some rare (and underdiscussed) side effects.
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Scientists Solved The 30-Year Mystery Of This 'Longevity Vitamin' That Fights Cancer
Living in our guts are millions of bacteria, and some of those secrete a special chemical that our body needs, and we may have unlocked its secrets.
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The Science Behind America's Cleanest Lake
The United States has more than 100,000 lakes, so figuring out which one of them is the cleanest takes more than guesswork; you need science.
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Scientists Finally Solved The Mystery Behind Why Your Molecules Are Right- Or Left-Handed
One of the mysteries of chemistry is why nature favors the left- or right-handedness of certain molecules, but we may have found some answers.
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Scientists Found 2 New Ways To Break Down PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' In Water
The fact that PFAS stick around forever means they're accumulating in the environment, but we may have found some ways to remove them from our water.
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This Two-Ingredient Cake Is A Science Experiment In Disguise
Baking is a great way to get delicious desserts, but it can also be tedious, that's why you should try making a two-ingredient cake instead.
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Long-Term Side Effects Of 'Fat Burner' Supplements That Aren't Widely Discussed
Given the epidemic of obesity, it's no surprise that the use of thermogenic fat burning supplements is on the rise, but how safe are these drugs?
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The Strange Phenomenon That Can Turn Humans Into Soap After Death
Death and decomposition come for us all, but for a rare few of us, that decomposition will be interrupted by a brief interval of soap making.
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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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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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Japanese Scientists Were Preparing Nuclear Fuel In '99, Then Something Went Very Wrong
Nuclear reactor accidents have made history on multiple occasions, but in this case, ignored safety regulations led to a different kind of incident.
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Does Creatine Actually Affect Your Brain? Scientists Say That It's Pretty Complicated
As creatine use becomes more popular, some are saying that it's just as good for the brain as it is for the muscles, but the science is still out.
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Long-Term Side Effects Of Viagra No One Talks About
For decades, viagra has been used to treat erectile dysfunction. Most of its side effects are mild and temporary, but in rare cases, they can be more serious.
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Scientists May Have Found A Vaccine That Can Protect Against Fentanyl Overdoses
Fentanyl addiction has been a scourge on the world for years now, but we may have finally developed a vaccine that can protect against this drug.
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How Scientists Can Turn Air Into Gasoline
If you want to make gasoline, you're going to have to take oil out of the earth, which is very dirty, so why not make your gas out of thin air?
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The Rare Science Occupation That's Even Riskier Than You Thought
This scientific career sounds like it would be a fun spectacle, but in reality, it comes with many hidden dangers, even aside from the more obvious ones.
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The Difference Between Firework Colors Is Easily Explained By Science
Fireworks represent a mix of science and art, and their colors and striking effects are the result of applied chemistry and some clever engineering.
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Science Fiction Vs. Science Fact: Alien Life Might Be Just As Strange As Project Hail Mary Makes It Out To Be
"Project Hail Mary" really pushes the limit when it comes to non-humanoid aliens. But researchers posit that real aliens could be even stranger than that.
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Why Washing Berries With Vinegar Works Better Than Water
If you're going to be eating fresh fruits, you need to be washing them, but even though water kind of works, you should be soaking them in vinegar.
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To Visualize What Drano Does To Human Hair, Here's The Process Under Heavy Magnification
Drano unclogs pipes due to the caustic nature of its ingredients. The high-pH liquid dissolves human hair, and up close, the process is fascinating.
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Long-Term Side Effects Of Tylenol That Aren't Often Discussed
Tylenol is one of the most widely taken over-the-counter medications in the world, but you may not be aware of what it's actually doing to your body.
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This Common Beverage Is Quietly Improving Your Bone Health (And It's Not Milk)
Milk is usually considered the gold standard when it comes to beverages for bone health, but it may have some competition from this common beverage.
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The Hidden Danger Lurking Inside Popular NeeDoh Toys
Squishy NeeDoh products are much loved toys, but they come with a hidden danger. Exposing the toys to the wrong conditions can even land you in the hospital.
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Science Fiction Vs. Science Fact: The Potential Of Starfield's Helium-3 As A Resource
Bethesda's "Starfield" paints a picture of space that's heavy on mining – and which might be surprisingly accurate, at least where energy sources are involved.
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The Difference Between Red And White Potatoes Is Easily Explained By Science
Potatoes come in all shapes and sizes, and also a variety of colors. But what's the story behind all those varied colors? Science has the answer.
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'It's A Ticking Time Bomb': The Science Behind South Dakota's Proposed Uranium Mines (And Possible Pollution)
Uranium is an vital part of nuclear power, but extracting it often comes at a high cost to the environment, which may be the case in South Dakota.
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This Anti-Aging Peptide Is Doing More Than Just Tightening Your Skin
Peptides are all the rage, with this one apparently reducing wrinkles. However, it seems to do quite a bit more, acting on the skin and body in multiple ways.
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