In 1969, Lightning Struck Apollo 12 Twice After Liftoff. One Obscure Switch Saved The Mission
When undertaking human spaceflight, safety is the most important issue, which is why you generally want to avoid getting struck by lightning.
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Farting More On An Airplane? There's A Scientific Reason You Can't Help It
If you've spent any time traveling in airplanes, you may have noticed that you're letting it rip more often, and there's a valid reason it happens.
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In The '60s, The US Military Tried To Bury Nukes Underground. They Didn't Expect What Happened Next.
There are many hidden secrets from the Cold War, including this strange camp, though recent global changes might soon threaten its hiding place.
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The Smelly Fart Myth That's Actually Backed By Science
Whoever denied it, supplied it. Whoever smelt it, dealt it. Not all fart myths are factual, but there is one flatulent trope that's mostly true.
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Not Exercise, Not Meditation: Scientists Say This Skill Is Important For Good Mental Health
When people try to improve their mental health, they tend to focus on exercise or meditation, but there be a tool that they've been overlooking.
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This Naturalist's Troubling 21st-Century Predictions About The Earth Should Make You Pause
Humans have done quite a number on the earth, and this famous naturalist predicted that climate change could bring about the end sooner than you might think.
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In The '50s, The US Military Exposed Soldiers To Nuclear Blasts And The Result Was Horrifying
In its quest to better understand the effects of nuclear weaponry, the US military conducted a lot of tests, sometimes on its own soldiers.
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Scientists May Have Found A Way To Explain Why Women Are More Susceptible To Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune diseases are when the body's immune system turns against it self, and for some reason they're much more prevalent in women than men.
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'Living Plastic' Seemed Impossible, Until It Actually Worked
Plastics are everywhere in the modern world, and they're notoriously bad for the environment, but a new plastic could be easier to break down.
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Not Hair, Not Skin: Scientists Say This Body Part Is A Quiet Indicator Of Good Health
Tracking of your health is important, and although some people look to the skin or hair to get an idea, there's one body part they might overlook.
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The US Military Secretly Tested Drugs And Nerve Agents On Thousands Of Soldiers At A Maryland Base In The '60s
The US government has a reputation for conducting some less-than-reputable experiments on civilians, but it might have been worse for its soliders.
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Scientists Say This Phenomenon Explains Why You Miss Things Right In Front Of You
Have you ever been examining something so intently that you fail to take notice of the big stuff in the world around you? There's a phrase for that.
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The Disgusting Mistake You're Making When Washing Fruit
If you're eating healthy, you're probably frequently buying fruits and vegetables, but you could be making a simple mistake when washing them.
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The Common Poop Myth That's Easily Explained By Science
In general, when you've got the urge to poop, you should always relieve yourself, but what about when you can't? Is it okay to hold in your poop?
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Not Anxiety, Not Depression: Scientists Explain Why This Gen Z Diagnosis Is On The Rise
Gen Z gets a fair amount of grief for supposedly being overly sensitive to the world, but there is one mental diagnosis that's rising in their cohort.
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Scientists Scanned ChatGPT Users' Brains In A Groundbreaking Study. The Results Are Horrifying
The debates over AI are endless, but scientists have found that large language models actually affect how we think, even after we stop using the tech.
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Four Scientists Sealed Themselves In A Mars Simulation In 2018, Then Something Went Very Wrong
Traveling to another world is one of humanity's big goals, so we need to practice for it, but one 2018 experiment ended abruptly in a bad way.
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Doctor Reveals The 2 Most Physically Painful Ways To Die
Death is never a particularly pleasant thing, but not all deaths are necessarily made equal, with certain, severe cases usually being considerably more painful.
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5 Common Sunscreen Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science
Wearing sunscreen is always good advice when you have to spend time outside, but you may have heard some advice about sunscreen that just isn't true.
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Science Can Explain Why Some People Never Get Hangovers And Others Do
If you're in the unlucky majority, you've woken up with a hangover at least once, but some people never seem to suffer, and that just seems unfair.
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Not The Breasts, Not The Brain: The Deadliest Cancer Lives In This Part Of The Body
Cancer is scary, and breast cancer and brain cancer are particularly frightening forms, but when it comes to lethality, one cancer has them beat.
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How The US Military Trained Pigeons To Guide Missiles In World War II
World War II was a period of massive technological advancement, but some of the 'innovations' were just plain zany, like pigeon-guided munitions.
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The Popular Sleepwalking Myth That's Been Debunked By Science
Sleepwalking isn't as uncommon as you might think, but there are still at least one misconception around it that you should probably be aware of.
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Scientists Say This Optical Illusion Could Reveal If You Have Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia can be one of the most debilitating mental illnesses, but there may be a weird way to diagnose it using a common optical illusion.
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You Should Think Twice Before Refilling Your Plastic Water Bottle
There's no question that bottled water is great for keeping you hydrated on the go, but you might want to avoid reusing that plastic bottle.
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Scientists Say This New Treatment Could Completely Eliminate HIV In Newborns
Although HIV is no longer a death sentence, it's still an incurable disease, but a new treatment on the horizon could eliminate the virus in newborns.
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Doctor Reveals 2 Dangerous Health Myths That Can Cause Extreme Pain
Generally, most people want to avoid pain if they can help it, but a prominent doctor says there are two misconceptions you need to be aware of.
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