Your Largest Organ Isn't What You Think
When it comes to the biggest organ in the human body, most would think it's the lungs or the brain, but the actual answer may surprise you.
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You'll Never Look At Butterflies The Same After Seeing Their Wings Under A Microscope
Some insects are downright scary when you get a close look at them, but that's not the case when you look at butterfly wings under a microscope.
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10 Most Extreme Environments Where Scientists Were Shocked To Discover Life
Certain places on Earth seem far too extreme to support life, but that assumption is far from true. Rather, life apparently has a habit of finding a way.
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What Really Caused This Prehistoric Nightmare Fish To Go Extinct
The Dunkleosteus is one of the most formidable fish to have ever swam in the seas, but its disappearance is something of a mystery.
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The Ancient Weapons Discovered In An Unassuming Cave Close To The Dead Sea
Scientists have uncovered a cache of ancient weapons hidden deep inside a cave in the Judean Desert, opening a window to Roman Palestine.
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Can Astronauts Do Laundry In Space?
Despite being less than 100 miles from the surface of the Earth, space is a long way away, so how do astronauts get their laundry done?
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What If Antarctica Didn't Exist?
Despite being overlooked down at the South Pole, Antarctica actually plays a large role in our world and you would notice if it was gone.
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Why Matter Can't Be Created Or Destroyed: The Law Of Conservation Of Mass Explained
No matter what you do, matter can neither be created nor destroyed. This property of the universe is called the law of conservation of mass.
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Why Is The Ocean Salty But Lakes Aren't?
Water is so ubiquitous that most people probably take it for granted, but have you ever wondered why the vast majority of it is salty?
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What Ants Look Like Under A Microscope Is Terrifyingly Alien
Ants are so common that they hardly warrant a second thought, but if you take a closer look you'll find an absolutely terrifying insect.
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The Unusual Humming Noise In New Mexico That Still Baffles Scientists
In the desert town of Taos, New Mexico, some residents can hear a mysterious, low-frequency hum, and nobody knows what's causing it.
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The Ancient Weapons Found Near A Small, U.S. Desert Town
Hidden in the back of a cave in Texas, scientists found a treasure trove of artifacts that were used by ancient hunters thousands of years ago.
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Did Scientists Just Discover Life On Another Planet? What The JWST Actually Found (And What It Didn't)
Earth is teeming with life, but as of now, life has never been found anywhere else, but new observations hint at life on far-away K2-18 b.
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The Grand Problem That Stumped Einstein And Still Baffles Physicists Today
There's no question that Albert Einstein was one of the greatest minds of his or any generation, but there was one problem he couldn't solve.
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Arizona Holds The Record For The Oldest Gun Ever Found In The United States
A rare find in the Arizona desert is the oldest firearm ever discovered in the United States, and it could be the oldest in the Americas.
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Why One Woman's Ordinary Rock Actually Turned Out To Be Worth Over A Million Dollars
Rocks come in all shapes and sizes, from boring gravel to crystalline quartz, but one woman's rock turned out to be a national treasure.
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14 Ancient Places Rediscovered By Scientists
There's still a lot left to learn when it comes to ancient history, and scientists are still finding locations long since lost to time. Here are a few of them.
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You Can Actually Get Water Poisoning And It's Really Bad
Water is essential for life and it's important that you drink enough of it, but did you know that there's such a thing as too much water?
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You'll Only Find The Rarest Species Of Wolf In North Carolina
There are many endangered animals in the world, but few are under threat quite like this once-common wolf species of which only a remnant remains.
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Here's What Chocolate Looks Like Under A Microscope
As delicious as chocolate is, it's not really much to look at, unless you happen to be looking at it through the eyes of an electron microscope.
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Every Way Stephen Hawking Predicted The World Ending
Stephen Hawking might be one of the most recognizable names in astrophysics, but he also had quite a few thoughts on how the world might end.
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What If Titanoboa Never Went Extinct?
The Titanoboa went extinct around 50 million years ago, but what might life be like now if this gargantuan beast still roamed the Amazon?
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What's That Mesh On The Inside Of Your Microwave And What Does It Do?
If your kitchen is like 90% of other kitchens in the US, you probably have a microwave in it, but why does your microwave have a mesh screen?
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Things People Get Wrong About Evolution
The Theory of Evolution has been around for over 150 years now, but there are probably some things about it that you don't understand.
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The Cookiecutter Shark Might Have A Cute Name, But The Reason For It Is Terrifying
Never judge a book by its cover nor a shark by its name, because what the cookiecutter shark is capable of is absolutely horrifying.
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The Biggest Python In Florida Is Nothing Compared To The Biggest Anaconda
The Burmese python is probably the largest snake you'll find in the U.S., but the South American anaconda leaves no doubt which is the biggest.
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Here's What Happens When A Compass Is Used In Outer Space
During the Age of Exploration, explorers relied on compasses to navigate the oceans and conquer the wilds, but they were never used in space.
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