These Body Parts Are The Most Sensitive To Pain
Stepping on a Lego or cutting your finger causes pain, but they aren't the only body parts sensitive to touch. In fact, one study compiled an extensive list.
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Why You Should Never Plant This Bamboo Right Next To Your House
Bamboo is a popular ornamental plant for good reason — it grows fast and it's resilient — but you might not want to plant it too close to your house.
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The 'Useless' Organ That Can Actually Cause More Harm Than Good
Vestigial organs are generally considered useless and are often harmless, but in this particular case, humans would be better off without it.
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The Unexpected Reason You Should Never Squash A Centipede In Your Home
Nobody wants to find a creepy crawly in their home, but if you find a centipede crawling around your abode, you're better off letting it off the hook.
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The T. Rex Would Be Nothing Without A Dinosaur You've Never Heard Of
We think of dinosaurs as chronological monoliths, but like all life, they have their own lineage, and we may have found the T. rex's oldest ancestor.
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The Science Behind 'Pessimist Cows' Is Truly Heartbreaking
The general conception of cows is that they are implacably stoic, but recent research has shown that cows can have a streak of pessimism as well.
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The Sleep Habit That Could Mean You're More Likely To Die Early
There's no question that sleep is important. Too much or too little is bad for you, but there's another sleep habit you should be paying attention to.
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What Neil deGrasse Tyson Really Thinks About The Moon Landing Being 'Fake'
We've all got that one friend that buys into conspiracy theories, but Neil deGrasse Tyson isn't one of them and he has thoughts on the moon landing.
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This 'Useless' Body Part Has A Potential Health Benefit That Can't Be Overlooked
Humans have been around for a while, and if you look inside our bodies, you'll find all sorts of odd bits and bobs that don't seem to do anything.
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The Unsettling Truth About What Happens When You Fire A Gun In Space
Bringing a firearm into space probably isn't a great idea, but if you did and you pulled the trigger, the results might not be what you expect.
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The Tiny Yet Deadly Invasive Species That's Destroying Our National Parks
Up and down the East Coast of the U.S., hemlock trees are succumbing to a pernicious and invasive insect that's smaller than a crumb of food.
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Why Do Safety Pins Really Have Those Tiny Holes?
Safety pins are one of those everyday objects that most people don't give any thought to, for instance, what is the purpose of that little hole?
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The 10 Rarest Body Features You Might Have
Everyone's body is unique, but some might have even more unique bodies than most. In fact, only a tiny percentage of the population has some of these traits.
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One Of The Best Ways To Store Bananas Will Keep Them Fresher For Longer
Bruised bananas are good for breads and baking, but not so good for a quick snack; thankfully there's a clever trick to slow down the brown.
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This Common Diabetes Drug Could Hold The Key To Slower Aging
A drug usually prescribed for diabetes has been hailed as something akin to a miracle drug, but until now, scientists haven't been entirely sure how it worked.
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The Scientific Phenomenon That Can Prevent Hurricanes During Peak Season
Hurricane season in 2025 has been surprisingly mild, and that, in part, is due to this strange phenomenon involving dust and the Sahara Desert.
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This Catfish Species Was Caught Climbing A Waterfall
Usually, you imagine fish swimming near waterfalls, but when catfish were found climbing one, scientists had to reconsider how much they know about the species.
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The Concerning Truth About America's AI Data Centers
The modern AI craze is being built on a foundation of specialized data centers, but given their energy demands, there may be some hidden costs.
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Scientists Fed Cows Sunflower Seeds And Made A Fascinating Discovery
The only way to get flavored milk is by mixing it with something, right? Actually, with the right diet, you can get it straight from the cow.
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The 'Equinox Effect' Makes This Cosmic Phenomenon Even More Stunning, But Only Twice A Year
The northern lights are one of the most spectacular displays in nature, and they could be especially intense during the nights around the equinox.
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The Terrifying Reasons Death On Venus Would Be Fast But Excruciating
There are endless ways to die down here on Earth, but if you did your dying up on Venus, your experience of death would be uniquely horrific.
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You Never Knew Albert Einstein Invented This Genius Appliance
Albert Einstein's reputation was built around his theories on the nature of the universe, but many don't know that he also dabbled in technology.
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The Strangest Things You'll Ever See A Squirrel Do
Depending on who you are, squirrels might be adorable or a nuisance. Regardless, they can be strange, but those weird behaviors all serve unique purposes.
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Scientists Observed Earth's Seasons From Outer Space And Made A Fascinating Discovery
Most people take the seasons for granted, but by using old satellite data, scientists have found that Earth's seasons might not be as dependable as we thought.
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This Is The Closest NASA Has Ever Come To Discovering Life On Mars
The question of whether there is or was life on Mars has been around for a long time, but NASA's Perseverance rover might have actually found some answers.
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Scientists Reveal How Long We Might Have Before Florida's Coastline Is Underwater
Thanks to anthropogenic climate change, the world's oceans are rising, and it's just a matter of time before Florida's coastlines are underwater.
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The Science Behind The American Heart Association's New Blood Pressure Guidelines
In recent years, the AHA has made the connection between heart and other systems of the body, and it's just updated its recommendations to reflect that.
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