Scientists Are Releasing Wasps Into US Forests — Here's Why
Forestry officials in the US are releasing non-native species of parasitic wasps into our forests by the thousands, but there's a good reason why.
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The Dinosaur Egg Discovery That Hid A Surprise No One Saw Coming
When scientists found these dinosaur eggs, they didn't only uncover a shiny surprise, but they also stumbled upon all-new insights about where dinosaurs roamed.
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The Deadly Mushroom Outbreak In California That's Linked To 3 Fatalities
Following heavy rains in California, highly toxic mushrooms have been spreading, causing of one of the most deadly mushroom outbreaks in the state.
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The Biggest Scientific Breakthroughs Of 2025
2025 saw many advancements in many fields, from medicine and genetics, to environmental science or artificial intelligence. Here are some of the most impactful.
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Scientists Say 'Cloud-9' Discovery Could Unlock Secrets About The Dark Universe
Scientists, peering 7 billion years back into the past, have discovered something that may help us better understand the nature of the universe.
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Scientists Finally Confirmed The Existence Of Runaway Black Holes
Black holes are the most massive objects in the universe, and you definitely don't want to run into one, but there's a chance one may run into you.
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The Strange Story Behind The Fascinating Discovery Of X-Rays
X-rays are such a fundamental part of our modern technological landscape that it's kind of surprising to learn that their discovery was accidental.
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Science Explains Why The Panama Sea Stopped 'Breathing' In 2025
The Panama Sea has been "breathing" for thousands of years, until 2025. Though exact details are scarce, scientists believe this global problem is to blame.
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The 4th Longest River In The World Is Right Here In The United States
Many different countries have long rivers, and the U.S. is no exception, but that river is more complicated and unique than you might have expected.
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Scientists Didn't Expect This Part Of The Body To Stay Active After Death
There's no coming back from death, but that doesn't mean that all of you goes at the same time, some parts linger on for days or even weeks.
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The Unexpected Reason Sauropod Dinosaurs Swallowed Stones
Sauropods were some of the most massive creatures to ever live, and many researchers and scientists believe they needed to swallow rocks to survive.
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The Number Of Starlink Satellites That Have Fallen Out Of The Sky Might Surprise You
There's no question that Starlink has brought the internet to many hard-to-reach communities, but the number of satellites it loses may shock you.
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Scientists Still Debate The Function Of This 'Useless' Organ In Humans
Nestled in the nether regions of the nasal passage is a little-known organ that sees a lot of use in other animals but seems to be useless in humans.
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The Surprising Object That Will Soon Become The World's Largest Artificial Reef
Artificial reefs are more important than ever given the global threat posed by climate change, and Florida is set to make the world's largest.
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The 13 Biggest Asteroids To Ever Hit Planet Earth
While Earth was famously hit by a meteor that killed off the dinosaurs, many others have also hit our planet, many of them leaving huge scars in their wake.
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Why People Are Putting Cardboard In Their Gardens
A garden is something that diligently cared for and tended to, so why is it suddenly so popular to put your old cardboard in your flower beds?
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The Fascinating Reason Scientists Are Giving Cockroaches Tiny, High-Tech Backpacks
Cockroaches are generally considered to be nuisances, but some scientists are giving them high-tech upgrades in the form of electronic backpacks.
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Wrapping Cucumbers In Plastic Has An Unexpected Effect On The Environment
When it comes to plastic wrapping on food, your first instinct may be that it should be reduced a much as possible, but it may not be that simple.
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This 1970s Invention Was One Of The Greatest Medical Discoveries Of All Time
Not every invention will change the world, but a disparate group of scientists pushing the limits of nuclear magnetic resonance managed one that did.
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What Are Dishwasher Pods Actually Made Of?
For many people, detergent pods are the new normal for doing their laundry, but what are they made of, and should we be concerned about microplastics?
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Drought-Resistant Flowers That Can Survive The Driest Conditions
All living things need at least some water, but some organisms can survive with less than others. These flowers are uniquely up to that task.
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Scientists Can't Quite Believe This Abandoned Cow Phenomenon
A bit over 100 years ago, 5 cows were left to fend for themselves on a windswept island in the southern Indian Ocean, but they beat all expectations.
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What Scientists Say About The Trump MRI Rumors
When news broke that U.S. president Donald Trump underwent an MRI, rumors began to fly. Medical experts have weighed in, too, and here's what they had to say.
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What It Means When A Polar Vortex 'Breaks'
The term "polar vortex" gained notoriety back in 2014 due to extreme winter weather, but there's more to this phenomenon than just some low temperatures.
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Why Iceland Is The Closest Thing Scientists Have To Mars
Scientists are confident that Mars once had water and life, but to better understand Mars' development, they have to look to analogs here on Earth.
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Scientists Say This Popular Cooking Oil Could Increase Your Obesity Risk
American's have a big problem with obesity and one of the major contributors to that problem could be our love affair with this cooking oil.
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Unsettling Reasons You Should Never Plant These 6 Trees In Your Yard
Not all trees are made equal, and some of the most visually striking might actually be a menace in disguise, tearing up sidewalks or inviting unwanted pests.
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