Scientists Say This Nearly 5,000-Mile Atlantic Seaweed Belt Keeps Getting Worse
Stretching across the Atlantic Ocean from Africa to the United States is a vast belt of seaweed that keeps growing and getting more troublesome.
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The Difference Between Bird And Reptile Eggs Is More Than Just What's Inside
Both birds and reptiles lay eggs to protect their young, but despite the basic similarities, the differences between their eggs can run deep.
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Eight People Sealed Themselves Into An Artificial Ecosystem In 1991, Then Something Went Very Wrong
When scientists kicked off the two-year Biosphere 2 experiment in 1991, they had high hopes for its success, but things quickly started to go awry.
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Could A Penny Dropped From The Empire State Building Actually Kill Someone?
Most people have heard that a penny falling from the top of a skyscraper has enough force to kill someone on the ground, but is it actually true?
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Scientists Say A Long-Standing Alzheimer's Mystery May Finally Be Solved
Alzheimer's has long been mysterious to researchers, particularly how tau proteins travel between neurons, but we may have found some answers.
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Scientists Discovered The Appalachian Mountains Hide Tons Of This High-Demand Element
The Appalachian Mountains are one of the most prominent geographic features in the US, and they're hiding a mineral-rich surprise in their rocks.
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Pork Farms Are Killing A Lot More Than Just Pigs
Even though pork is a major staple of the American diet, its production at an industrial scale is killing a lot more than just the pigs involved.
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The Difference Between Black Holes And Wormholes Is Easily Explained By Science
Black holes and wormholes may seem interchangeable, but they actually are very different objects. In fact, one of them only really exists in theory.
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This Extremely Rare Pain-Blocking Disorder Is Easily Explained By Science
Despite how troublesome it can be, physical pain is a very useful thing to have, but there are conditions that can prevent you from feeling any.
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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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These Were Popular In The '80s. Science Explains Why They Were Surprisingly Good For Learning
Education has changed a lot since the 1980s, with digital tools becoming ever more prominent. However, this old-school item might have been even more helpful.
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The Difference Between Ostrich And Chicken Eggs Is More Than Just Size
Eggs are one of the best foods out there for protein, but why limit yourself to just chicken eggs? Ostrich eggs have more to offer than their size.
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How A Vinyl Record Actually Makes Music, According To Science
Vinyl records are in the middle of a major comeback, but despite their resurging popularity, most people have no idea how they store music.
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AC Vs. Dehumidifier: Which Is Better At Reducing Humidity?
Most people know that air conditioners dehumidify the air while they make it colder, but are they able to outclass dehumidifiers at their own game?
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Scientists Believe This Is The Oldest Living Ocean Species (And It's Not What You Think)
Animals like dinosaurs might come to mind when it comes to ancient species, but scientists found that this surprising species is even older than they thought.
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The Difference Between Blue And Brown Eyes Is Easily Explained By Science
Blue, brown, green, or something in between, the science behind the color of your eyes comes down to pigment and your genes, with a few complications.
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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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Mystery Or Myth: Are Myers-Briggs Personality Types Backed By Science?
Self-administered personality tests suffer from certain biases, as people can lie or trust too deeply in their results. But is the MBTI test any different?
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Scientists May Have Solved The Mystery Behind Why 90% Of People Are Right-Handed
Unlike most other animals, humans often favor one hand over the other, but scientists have never known why. Now, however, they might have found a reason.
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Scientists Didn't Expect To Find This Puzzling Earth Mineral In A Martian Meteorite
When it comes to the geology of Mars, scientists think they understand what's going on, that's why the presence of this mineral was such a surprise.
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The Difference Between Apple Varieties Is Easily Explained By Science
One of the best things about apples is the seemingly endless varieties they come in, and the difference between cultivars is pretty easy to explain.
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The Most Contagious Disease In The World Isn't COVID Or The Flu
With ongoing spread of COVID and the flue, you might be tempted to think either of them are the most contagious disease, but they aren't number one.
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Scientists Say They Finally Solved The Mystery Of The North Sea's Most Controversial Crater
Back in the 2000s, a crater was discovered at the bottom of the North Sea off the coast of England, and scientists finally know how it formed.
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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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The Blood Type That May Have Led To The Neanderthals' Demise
The exact reason that Neanderthals disappeared isn't fully known, but they might have gone out not with a bang, but with some specific features of their blood.
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Long-Term Side Effects Of Aspirin Use That Aren't Widely Discussed
Among all the over-the-counter medicines out there, few are better known than aspirin, but taking this medicine too often can come at a cost.
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