A Spider Species Is Turning To Cannibalism, And The Reason Might Come As A Surprise
Cannibalism among spiders isn't unheard of, black widows are named for eating their mates after all, but it's odd to see it arise as an adaptation.
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Here's Why Some People Can Wiggle Their Ears But Others Can't
There's a chance you've seen people wiggle their ears and thought it's a neat trick. But that's actually the result of many long years of evolution.
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Sir Isaac Newton's End Of The World Prediction Is More Complicated Than We Thought
Isaac Newton is one of the most renowned scientists in history, that's why it's shocking that he also dabbled in predicting the end of the world.
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How To Make A DIY Fruit Fly Trap
Fruit flies are tiny but annoying, and at times it can feel like there's no escaping them, but there is a DIY solution that's surprisingly effective.
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The Magnificent 2025 Meteor Shower You'll Be Able To See Across America Very Soon
Meteor showers are one of the most awe-inspiring celestial events you can witness, and one of the best is about to make its return to the summer skies.
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New World Discovered In Our Solar System Could Kill Our Hopes And Dreams For Planet Nine
Astronomers have hoped for the existence of Planet Nine for years. Things were looking promising, but this discovery might have shattered those hopes.
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No, Your Intelligence Doesn't Just Come From Your Mom's Genes
There's a myth floating around that most of our intelligence is inherited from our mothers, but there are a few good reasons that's just not true.
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If You've Ever Heard Your House Creak At Night, This Could Be Why
There are lots of reasons your hearing your house creak at night; other than a haunting by your local ghost, there's probably a more mundane reason.
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Here's Why Some Ants Have Wings
Ants aren't what you want to see crawling around in your house, in fact, the only thing worse would be if there were ants flying around inside.
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Scientists In Texas Found A New Species Hiding Under Their Noses
When most people think of scientists discovering a new species, they think of long treks and exotic jungles, not a suburban university campus.
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Pond Vs. Lake: The Difference Is More Complicated Than Just Size
The land throughout the United States is dotted with uncountable lakes and ponds, but is there a difference between the two, and if so, what is it?
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The 13 Best Places In The United States To See The Milky Way
The sight of the Milky Way stretching across the night sky is iconic, but some places offer a better view of it than others. These locations are among the best.
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Here's The Compound That Is Used For Cloud Seeding
Cloud seeding is a technique to put a chemical into a cloud to induce it to rain, but what chemicals are being used to do this, and are they safe?
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What Are Those Things That Grow Out Of Potatoes?
Potatoes are a part of the cuisine all around the world, but if you've ever worked with them, you'll have seen the little bits growing out of them.
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If You Have This Blood Type, You Could Be At Greater Risk For A Painful Death
While it's pretty common knowledge that different people have different blood types, that information might actually mean a lot more than you think.
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What Is The 'Moon Illusion' And Why Does It Make The Moon Look Bigger?
Like most science fans, you've likely noticed that the moon looks bigger when it's low on the horizon, and right now is the perfect time to see it.
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How To Banish Flies From Your Home Naturally
Having flies in your home is annoying and practically inevitable, but there is a simple way to get rid of them that's all-natural and non-toxic.
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What Are Forever Chemicals?
There's a new class of chemical that has been gaining notoriety lately known as forever chemicals, but what are they and why such an ominous name?
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An Object May Have Hit Saturn And Astronomers Have One Big Question
Saturn is a big planet and even though it's getting hit with space debris every day, we've never captured it on camera, but that may have changed.
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Scientists Just Discovered A New River Species And The Predator Weighs Up To 220 Pounds
There are plenty of mysteries left to discover out there, including entirely new species of animals that can weigh over 200 pounds. Who knew?
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We Just Discovered A New Class Of Black Holes (And They Weren't Easy To Find)
Black holes are already among the most mysterious objects in the galaxy, and yet, one specific type has almost completely eluded scientists for years.
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Earth's Shortest Day Could Be Fast Approaching And Most People Don't Even Realize It
Among the phenomena of the universe, nothing feels more constant than time, but here on Earth, our days are actually starting to pick up speed.
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NASA Just Spotted A Comet In Our Solar System And It's Not Like All The Rest
There are lots of objects floating around in our solar system, but one thing most have in common is a common origin, and then there's 3I/ATLAS.
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This Is The Oldest Runestone Scientists Ever Discovered
When Vikings sailed the North Sea in the 10th century, they recorded their exploits in runes, but that ancient alphabet is much older than we thought.
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Why Does Florida's Tap Water Smell And Taste So Bad?
If you've ever been down south to Florida, you may have noticed that something wasn't quite right with the water. Why does it smell like that?
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How Long Would It Take To Get To The Moon With Different Transportation Methods?
Though humans haven't been to the moon in years, the possibility is always enticing. So if you were to pack a suitcase for a lunar trip, how long would it take?
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What's The Difference Between The James Webb Telescope Compared To Hubble?
When it comes to telescopes, there are no bigger names than Hubble and Webb, but why have two space telescopes anyway, how are they even different?
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