Cavity Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science
There's little worse than a cavity, especially the part where the dentist puts a drill in your mouth, but not all you hear about cavities is true.
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25 People Were Sealed In A Space Simulation For 1 Year. Their Brain Scan Results Were Unexpected.
Scientists studying how isolation affects the brain, studied the brains of test subjects after a year of isolation and found something surprising.
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Scientists Launched The Fastest Manned Rocket Sled Ever. Many Experts Didn't Expect What Happened Next
The years after WWII were a wild time for science, like that time they strapped a guy to a rocket sled just to see if he could survive the trip.
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Eating This Protein-Rich Snack Could Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Health
This popular snack has a reputation for being healthy, but if you look at things more closely, those benefits are often accompanied by surprising drawbacks.
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Not The Heart, Not The Brain: Scientists Say This Organ Is A Quiet Indicator Of Good Health
Even though your heart and brain are important indicators of your overall wellness, there are other organs you should be paying attention to as well.
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In 1915, A Self-Proclaimed 'Rainmaker' Tried To Help His City. They Didn't Expect What Happened Next
Many people throughout history have claimed to be able to bring rainfall, but very few of them have had such dramatic results from their work.
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The 7 Scariest Creatures From The Oceans' Depths
The ocean is a mysterious place, and much of it is both unknown and terrifying. These creatures are perhaps the most frightening of them all.
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Scientists Had 13 Men Lie Head-Down For 60 Days. Here's What Their Brains Revealed
As odd as it may sound, head-down bed rest can simulate the effects of microgravity and space travel. Here's what extended periods of it might do.
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Science Vs Religion: Here's What Scientists Have Said About The Afterlife
One of the biggest questions we've ever asked ourselves is 'What happens after we die?` And it turns out, science and philosophy have some thoughts.
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Archaeologists Discovered Ancient Egyptians Were Using Poop For Something You'd Never Expect
By looking at ancient papyri, Egyptologists have discovered a wealth of information about daily life in ancient Egypt, even how they would use poop.
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Scientists Still Can't Fully Explain This Bizarre Lightning Phenomenon
Nature abounds with mysterious displays, and few match lightning for sheer brilliance, but there's one form of lightning that has science stumped.
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The Biggest Leopard In The World Is Nothing Compared To The Biggest Jaguar
Leopards might not be the largest of the big cats out there, but they're still big cats, just not as big as their American cousin the jaguar.
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You Should Think Twice Before Walking Barefoot In Hotel Rooms
Travelling is one of life's little luxuries, especially if you can stay in a nice hotel, but you may not know what's lurking on the hotel floors.
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Why Death By Shark Attack Is One Of The Worst Ways To Die
There's nothing better than a day at the beach, but then again, there's always the risk of a shark attack, which honestly, is a terrible way to die.
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Scientists Reexamined A 45-Million-Year-Old Crocodile Fossil. They Noted A Bizarre Connection
Many fossils found in the early 20th century were given a quick glance before being labeled and stored, but a second look often yields surprises.
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Your Joints Start Aching More When You Reach This Age
One of the worst parts about getting older is that your joints will inevitably begin to give you trouble, and you can expect it after a certain age.
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Ancient Romans Saved Their Urine For A Surprisingly Clever Reason
Urine isn't the most pleasant liquid, but it had its uses to the ancient Romans, who used it as a potentially unexpected cleaning agent.
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This Seemingly Healthy Food Could Have A Dangerous Effect On Your Body
Eating healthy foods is always a good idea, but just because a food has seems to have health benefits doesn't mean that you should indulge too much.
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Scientists Say This 200 Million-Year-Old Fossil Helps Answer A Centuries-Old Mystery
Sometimes all that it takes to solve a 200-year-old mystery is the chance discovery of a rare fish fossil on a windswept Welsh beach. Who knew?
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The Genetic Engineering Experiment That Sparked A Doomsday Myth
Genetic modification of our food supply has been commonplace for decades, but some have feared that it would bring us to the brink of doomsday.
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Archaeologists Have Physical Evidence This Ancient Roman Technology Was Way Ahead Of Its Time
Romans technology was way ahead of most contemporary cultures, and we finally found a clue as to how they managed one of their most famous of all.
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Do Men Or Women Have Smellier Farts? Scientists Sniffed Them To Find Out
Few questions have plagued science as much as whether it is men or women who have the smellier farts, but there may be an answer to the question.
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The Surprising 'Vital' Organ You Can Actually Live Without
There are a lot of organs in the body, some more important than others, but you might be surprised at one of the organs that you can do without.
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The Difference Between Orange And White Pumpkins Is Easily Explained By Science
Colorful pumpkins abound in autumn, with a bit of genetics and specific breeding accounting for the shapes and sizes of all those different gourds.
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Scientists Put Human Poop Into Concrete And Waited 91 Days. One Result Jumped 42%
Finding an alternative way to produce concrete and cement is hard because you can't sacrifice its durability, but poop char may be the answer.
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The Common Refrigerator Myth That Could Make Your Food Less Safe
If you've ever hesitated to put food to cool in the fridge because it was too hot, you're probably a victim of a common myth regarding food safety.
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Scientists Sealed People In A Space Station Simulation For 240 Days, Then Something Went Wrong
Space is a dangerous place, not least because there's nowhere to go, that's why even disastrous experiments can sometimes be viewed as a success.
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