The Dinosaur Hoax That Proved To Be One Of Science's Biggest Blunders
Despite its reputation, science isn't immune from making mistakes or chasing sensationalism, but one hoax in particular was particularly embarrassing.
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The Science Behind Why Stink Bugs Smell So Gross
For many people, their first instinct upon seeing a bug in their house is to crush it with prejudice, but you shouldn't do that with stinkbugs.
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Why Spider Crickets Love Your Cool, Dark Basement And How To Get Rid Of Them
Nobody wants their basement taken over by a horde of humpbacked crickets, thankfully, getting rid of them is a pretty straightforward process.
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Your Organs Start Aging Faster When You Reach This Age
On some level, we all know that each day is one step closer to our inevitable end, but you might not know that there's an age when that pace quickens.
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What Did Dinosaur Feathers Really Look Like?
The fact that dinosaurs had feathers is starting to become common knowledge, but what's not commonly known is what those feathers looked like.
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11 Signs You're In A Happy Relationship, According To Psychology
Plenty of people are in relationships, but are those relationships happy ones? Psychologists have looked into that question, and they've noticed some trends.
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The Invasive Ant Species That's Destroying Our Ecosystems
Whether you live in the South or not, you've likely heard of the fire ant, but these tiny insects are a lot more pernicious than you might think.
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How Long Can A Chicken Live Without A Head?
In farming communities the world over, it's well-known that a recently decapitated chicken can run around for a bit before succumbing, but how long?
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One Big Reason Why Snakes Love To Slither Up Your Toilet
Have you heard the urban myth of a snake crawling up out of a toilet? It turns out it's happened more than once, but why do snakes like toilets?
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The Vital Human Organ That Can Miraculously Regenerate
Although we might feel otherwise in the moment, no part of our body is static, everything is changing and regenerating, some parts more than others.
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Here's What Actually Causes The 'Hospital Smell' Phenomenon
Hospitals have a uniquely consistent smell that's unpleasant and strangely complicated, with the power of the stench affected by more than just chemistry.
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The Unsettling Reason You Should Never Squash A Cockroach In Your Home
Cockroaches are gross, and unless you have one as a pet, you probably don't want to see one running around your house, but please don't squash it.
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The Fastest Killing Spider In The World Has An Unexpected Death Rate
You may have heard the most dangerous spider in the world is the Sydney funnel-web spider, but you may not know how many people it kills per year.
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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 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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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 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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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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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 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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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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This Rare Bird Went Extinct Over 100 Years Ago — Or Did It?
A nocturnal bird in Australia has been so elusive that scientists long thought it was extinct. But the story of this endangered species isn't actually over.
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The Fascinating Way Scientists Created Glowing Succulent Plants
Plants thrive in the sunlight and use it to fuel their biological processes, but scientists have now made plants that make their own light instead.
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