We Finally Know Why Some Rivers Split
Have you ever wondered why a river splits? Scientists have, and until very recently they haven't had any idea about how this phenomenon happens.
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Here's One Big Reason Why Scientists Wear White Lab Coats
When people picture a scientist in their head, they conjure an image of a person in a white lab coat, but why do scientists wear white coats anyway?
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If You Have This Blood Type, You Could Be At Greater Risk For Stomach Cancer
Most people only worry about their blood type before a surgery or giving blood to the Red Cross, but it could help you predict your risk for cancer.
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A 'Useless' Organ You Might Find On Your Ear Once Had A Unique Purpose
The human body has a lot of evolutionary baggage, including a tiny protrusion that may be on your ears, and is a left-over from our primate past.
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The 7 Coolest Moon Phenomena You Can Catch In The Night Sky
Most nights, the moon just looks like a gray orb in the sky, but on some occasions, it can look quite special. And the science at play isn't too complicated.
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Here's One Big Reason Why Scientists Want To Bring Back Woolly Mammoths
The woolly mammoth has been gone for a few thousand years and one company has plans to bring it back, but is it doing it for the right reasons?
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A Colorful New Species Has Been Hiding In Our Aquariums For Nearly 20 Years
New species aren't always found in the densest jungles, sometimes they can be just under your nose, hiding in the aquarium in your living room.
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The 'Old People Smell' Phenomenon Is Easily Explained By Science
When it comes to our memories of visiting our grandparents, many of us can recall a not-unpleasant smell, but why do the elderly have a distinct odor?
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The Gross Science Behind Chlorine And 'Pool Smell'
If you've ever been to a public pool, you can probably remember its distinct smell, but does that odor come from the chlorine, or something else?
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The Big Reason This Popular Cow Myth Is False
If you're in touch with your local folk wisdom, you may have heard a few old wives' tales in your time, but you may have wondered about this cow myth.
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This Popular Fruit Is Actually Radioactive (But You'd Have To Eat A Billion Of Them)
It's commonly known that bananas are high in potassium, a potentially radioactive element, but how radioactive are they, and can they hurt you?
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A New Fanged Animal Species Discovered In 2024 Has Two Unique Traits
It's not uncommon for unidentified animal species to be mistaken for a species we already know, which is what happened with this fanged critter.
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The Truth Behind Why Hummingbirds Seem To Be Attracted To The Color Red
Among the birding community it's commonly accepted that hummingbirds are attracted to red flowers, but is this true, and if so, why might this be?
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America's Largest Botanical Garden Is A Prized Collection Of The World's Most Beautiful Plants
If you're looking for a curated experience of the best flora on the planet, and if you're in Pennsylvania, we know just where you need to go.
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The Biggest Meteorite From Mars Just Sold For A Ridiculous Amount Of Money
Meteorites are uncommon, Martian meteorites even more so, so it shouldn't be a surprise that a big rock from Mars has sold for an astonishing price.
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10 Animals With The Strongest Bite Force Ranked
The animal kingdom can be a terrifying place, not least because there are some sharp teeth out there. But there's more to that when it comes to a scary bite.
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What Dinosaur Eggs Really Looked Like
Figuring out what dinosaurs looked like isn't easy, and neither is figuring out what their eggs looked like, but scientists do have some clues.
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The Largest Rodent In The World Actually Eats Its Own Poop
Even though capybaras are cute and adorable, they eat their own poop on the regular, but I promise they have a really good reason for doing it!
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Why 'Golden Blood' Is Considered The Rarest Blood Type
Most people have probably heard of the rare blood type O-, which only around 7% of the population has, but there's one type that's much more rare.
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What's Really Hidden Under Antarctica's Ice?
Antarctica is more than the barren wasteland it seems to be. It tells us a lot about our planet, and a discovery made beneath the ice could prove vital.
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The Unnerving Reason These California Pigs Turned Neon Blue
Vibrantly colorful meat sounds like fiction, but the blue meat of these California pigs is very real. And it's the fault of a pretty dangerous substance.
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Why The World's Biggest Ape Went Extinct
Appearing in the fossil record around 2 million years ago, Gigantopithecus towered over all other ape species, but why isn't it still around?
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Yes, Baby Snails Do Have Shells. Here's What They Look Like
You probably haven't put much thought into it, but baby snails are born with tiny shells, although you may have a some difficulty seeing one.
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Scientists Dropped A Cow Carcass Into The South China Sea And Made A Fascinating Discovery
Have you ever dropped a cow into the open ocean to see what would happen? No? Us neither, but if you do, you may just make an unexpected discovery.
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Death On Mercury Would Be Very Fast And Painful
Mercury holds a privileged position among the planets as closest to the sun but that also means the smallest planet is a terrible place for life.
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What Does It Mean When Your Car's AC Smells Bad (And How Do You Fix It)?
It's normal to spend a lot of time in your car, so you don't want it to smell nasty when you turn on the AC, but if it does, how do you fix it?
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What Happens When A Volcano Erupts Underwater?
When most people think of volcanoes, they tend to think of giant clouds of ash and fire, but it turns out that most volcanoes are actually underwater.
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