Why Death By An Inland Taipan Snake Might Be One Of The Worst Ways To Die
Nobody's trying to get bitten by a snake, but of all the snakes out there, the inland taipan may be the absolute worst one to give you a nibble.
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Some Popular Prescription Drugs Could Be Increasing Fall Risks For Seniors
One of the unfortunate consequences of getting older is the increased risk of falling, but it turns out your medicine may not be helping you.
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Scientists Are Trying To Explain The Mystery Behind Why Yawning Seems Contagious
One of the most contagious things in the world is a yawn, but despite how common this phenomenon is, scientists don't have a definitive explanation.
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This Giant Prehistoric Lizard Is Pure Nightmare Fuel – And We're Glad It's Extinct
Tens of thousands of years ago, an enormous lizard roamed ancient Australia, and if it's anything like its descendants, we're glad it's extinct!
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The Reason Aluminum Foil Only Has One Shiny Side
Aluminum foil has both a shiny and dull side; technically, they're different, but generally not in any way that means they have differing uses.
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The 'Brown Note' Poop Myth, Debunked By Science
The supposed "brown note" can't actually make you poop, though certain sounds, such as "brown noise" might have some interesting effects on your mind.
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Scientists Thought The Sun's Death Would End The World – A New Study Says Otherwise
Scientists have assumed that the sun would swallow the earth whole near the end of its life, but a closer look at the physics seems to imply otherwise.
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The Cancer That's Sometimes 'Invisible' On An MRI
MRIs are powerful tools in the cancer-fighting arsenal, but despite their efficacy, they aren't infallible, and some cancers slip through the cracks.
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'I Have Never Seen Any Other Animal Like It': 'Mutant' Raccoon Goes Viral After Stalking Seattle
An endearingly round raccoon has taken social media by storm, with scientists weighing in as to what rare condition might have given him his unique shape.
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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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Scientists Discovered A New Spider Species In Australia That Hunts With A Catapult
When it comes to inventive ant species, Australia is one of a kind, and this newly discovered species that hunts by using a catapult is no exception.
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What Your Body Is Actually Doing When You Pass Out
Fainting isn't usually a cause for alarm, and the physiological processes in your body that lead to loss of consciousness can easily be explained.
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The Carnivorous, Deep-Sea 'Death Ball' Sponge Scientists Found Off The Coast Of Antarctica
A deep-sea expedition uncovered a number of strange species, including a strange sponge that isn't quite the passive filter-feeder that most others are.
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The Reason Giant Sloths Went Extinct Is More Depressing Than You Thought
Just a mere 10,000 years ago, the Americas used to be home to enormous ground-dwelling sloths, and the reason they're gone is kind of a bummer.
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Scientists Found Things In The Poop Of WWI Soldiers That Changed Medicine Forever
Bacterial infections ran rampant during WWI, bringing about plenty of death. However, in one strange case, it actually brought about an important cure.
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The Bizarre Phenomenon That Happens To Human Eyes After Death
The body undergoes some odd and disturbing processes after death, and the eyes in particular can undergo some strange discoloration in certain cases.
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Mystery Or Myth: How Did Human Consciousness Come To Be?
Scientists can't quite agree what constitutes consciousness, nor are they sure why it ever came to be, though they have raised a number of theories.
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Drinking Protein Shakes Could Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Health
Whether you're a health nut or not, you've probably seen a lot more protein products on the shelf lately, but they could be affecting your health.
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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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The Unusual Deep-Sea Species That Could Change Everything
The ocean is teeming with life, much of it undiscovered, and one recent discovery has the potential to change the face of medicine for many.
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How Inhaling Wildfire Smoke Affects Your Health
Wildfires send toxic particulate matter into the air, and while most of their effects are temporary, they might also cause some major long-term health concerns.
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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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Scientists Say This Is One Of The Apex Predators Of The Antarctic (And It's Not A Polar Bear)
Polar bears seem like a scary predator in snowy climates, but in Antarctica, they don't reign supreme. Rather, this animal sits near the top of the food chain.
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The Halley's Comet Doomsday Prediction Of 1910 Never Happened – But What If It Had?
In 1910, Earth passed so close to Halley's Comet that people feared the two would collide. They clearly never did, and humanity avoided potential catastrophe.
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Why Space Travel Can Make The Human Body Age Faster
Older astronauts have been setting records of late, but space itself can also cause accelerated aging in ways that scientists are hoping to better understand.
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The Difference Between Washed And Unwashed Eggs Is More Than You Realize
The act of washing eggs may sound innocuous, but in actuality, the large-scale process has a huge effect on how eggs can be stored. Heres' the reason why.
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Scientists Found This Unusual Prehistoric Creature In The '50s – They're Still Confused
There are some really strange animals in the fossil record, but there's one that was found 70 years ago that continues to baffle paleontologists.
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