The Alarming Reason Flowers Are Blooming In Antarctica
Most people picture Antarctica as a barren, icy expanse, but recently, more plants have taken root there. The reason for that isn't a good one, though.
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This Fossilized Spider From Australia Is Pure Nightmare Fuel
Lots of people find modern spiders scary, but what about prehistoric spiders? Well, fossils like this prove that they were huge and terrifying.
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Telltale Signs That Someone Has A Machiavellian Personality
If you have ever wondered what it really means to have a Machiavellian personality or how to spot one, researchers have pinned down a few telltale signs.
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The Unexpected Place We Found Water Beyond Earth
Finding water on other planets is always exciting, but it's turned up somewhere unexpected. Not only that, but the water there has some interesting properties.
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The Strange Place Life Was Found In The Pacific Ocean
In the dark, strange depths of the Pacific Ocean, scientists have found life in yet another surprising place, thriving in the crust around hydrothermal vents.
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The Intricate Coffins That Shed Light On An Overlooked Period Of Egyptian History
In October 2023, Egyptologists discovered coffins adorned with hieroglyphics that shed new light on an oft overlooked period of ancient Egyptian history.
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The Real Reason It Looks Like There's A Question Mark In Space
In 2023, the powerful James Webb Telescope captured what looked like a question mark in the darkness of deep space, but the reason why is just as fascinating.
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The One Word Researchers Agree Makes You More Persuasive
Being persuasive doesn't come naturally for many people, yet some scientists agree that a simple word swap can get your ideas across more effectively.
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How Your Brain Processes Food: The Neurological Experience Of Eating
The brain governs much of what the body does, including the process of eating. Researchers have discovered this process occurs within our brains in four stages.
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What Caused The Yellowstone Biscuit Basin Explosion And Could It Happen Again?
In July 2024, a massive blast rocked the Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park. Here's what caused the geothermal explosion and if it could happen again.
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What Is The Difference Between An Air Purifier And Dehumidifier And When Should You Use Each?
Air purifiers and dehumidifiers may look similar but they do very different jobs. Here are the differences and when each is suitable for use.
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The Inventor Of Aerosol Spray Destroyed The Ozone Layer. Here's How We Fixed It
Aerosol spray cans may not seem all too dangerous, but they've actually wreaked havoc. So badly, in fact, that the world at large couldn't help but take notice.
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Was Amelia Earhart Found? The Biggest Theories On What Happened To Her
Numerous theories have surrounded world-famous aviator Amelia Earhart and her mysterious disappearance in the Pacific, including some that claim she was found.
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Why The Discovery Of 'Dark Oxygen' Is So Important
Oxygen production on Earth has long been attributed to sunlight-driven photosynthesis. But in the dark ocean depths lies a potential source of "dark oxygen."
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How Long Does It Take For A Body To Decompose And What Are The Stages?
After death, natural processes immediately begin to break down a body. But how long does a body take to decompose, and what are the stages?
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The Formation Of Tropical Cyclones Explained
Tropical cyclones are known for their size and immense destructive power. But what conditions and processes are necessary for these giant storms to form?
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Blazars Vs. Quasars: The Most Extreme Objects In The Universe Explained
The most extreme objects in the universe are quasars and blazars. But what are the differences between these black-hole-driven celestial objects?
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The Terrifying Snake Found In India That's Longer Than A Bus
Snakes can be pretty scary, no matter how big or small they are, but when researchers found one longer than a bus, the news made some interesting waves.
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How Long It Would Really Take To Get To Jupiter On Our Fastest Manned Rocket
Humanity has no plans to stop travelling to other worlds, whether the moon, Mars, or even Jupiter. In that last case, how long would a manned mission take?
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The Real-Life Tomb Discovered Under An Indiana Jones Filming Location
Indiana Jones is the iconic archaeologist of film history, but in a strange turn, fictional archaeology has collided with real archaeology. Here's that story.
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Motion Graphs: Position, Velocity, & Acceleration
High school physics courses will often teach about the relationships between different motion graphs. Here's a quick breakdown of what those relationships are.
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Rain Clouds Vs. Snow Clouds
Not all clouds are made equal, and each kind can indicate something different about the weather to come, telling you when rain or snow might be on the way.
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Facts About The Stick Caterpillar
You've probably seen plenty of stick caterpillars crawling around on plants, but they actually have some pretty interesting features that help them survive.
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Definition Of An Aquatic Ecosystem
Aquatic ecosystems are made up of the plants and animals that live in a body of water, but not all of these aquatic locations are exactly the same.
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Wild Field Mouse Diet
Field mice don't seem like especially mysterious animals, but there's actually quite a bit to know about them. Their diet is just one of those things.
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How To Calculate Microstrain
Stress and strain are important when it comes to engineering and construction, and that's true on the microscopic level, too. Here's how you can analyze that.
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How To Calculate The Speed Of Light
Light is very, very fast, and calculating its speed wasn't easy. In fact, there's a rather long history of how this constant value was determined.
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