How Space Permanently Damages Astronauts
While space travel seems like a thrilling endeavor, it does come with its drawbacks, sometimes in the form of permanent damage to astronauts' minds and bodies.
Read MoreWhile space travel seems like a thrilling endeavor, it does come with its drawbacks, sometimes in the form of permanent damage to astronauts' minds and bodies.
Read MoreThe mysterious Greenland shark has an unusually long lifespan, and scientists are beginning to think they finally know why.
Read MoreMore than just mere cavemen, our Stone Age kin exhibited intelligence in surprising ways, making them more human than previously thought.
Read MoreCommunication isn't rare in nature, but whale song features a statistical complexity that matches human speech, and that is rare.
Read MoreFew creatures inspire awe and terror quite like the formidable snake, but some of these voracious reptiles are more deadly than others.
Read MoreAnimals are finely adapted to their native habitats, but when they are introduced to other ecosystems, they can become destructive invaders and agents of chaos.
Read MoreSnakes come in all shapes and sizes, but one species found deep in the Amazon can grow to truly gargantuan proportions.
Read MoreMost of us would like to be more intelligent, but who among us is willing to do what it takes to actually increase their cognition?
Read MoreThere are many lesser-known facts about Ohio, and one of the more unfortunate is a rare animal species that went extinct without almost anyone noticing.
Read MoreEven though humans are the only remaining hominin species on the planet, our family tree is actually more complicated than you may realize.
Read MoreDeath is inevitable for almost all organisms, but avoiding a sticky end is easier for some that happen to be insanely hard to kill.
Read MoreWhat was once one of Florida's most common critters is now mysteriously missing in action, and scientists aren't quite sure why.
Read MoreOne of the most infamous cautionary tales of humanity's follies, the reasons behind the extinction of the dodo are even more depressing than you may realize.
Read MoreThe world used to have far more than the current three species of elephants, and researchers have theories why these seven prehistoric species went extinct.
Read MoreLife is tenacious and the universe is vast, so some are confident that extraterrestrial life is hiding out there. These worlds are the top contenders.
Read MoreEvolution has produced a steady stream of now-extinct terrifying creatures, but if they were around today, some could destroy the Earth as we know it.
Read MoreIt turns out bees are responsible for a lot more than just making honey. In fact, if bees were to disappear, it could lead to some catastrophic outcomes.
Read MoreCrocodiles are hardy creatures, yet even these tenacious reptiles surprised researchers after a group was found in a dark cave with a unique color scheme.
Read MoreIt may seem like humans are supreme among all of Earth's creatures, but some other species are quite capable of dominating the planet if we were to go extinct.
Read MoreThe Chernobyl nuclear power plant has been abandoned by humans for decades, but the animals never left. The ways they have been adapting are surprising.
Read MoreThere are plenty of scary creatures on Earth (and especially in the ocean), but one of the most powerful might come as a surprise. After all, it's pretty tiny.
Read MoreInvasive species can be quite dangerous, putting entire ecosystems at risk with just their simple presence. But sometimes, researchers are able to fight back.
Read MoreWhile the T-Rex is famous for its fearsome stature, recent research has shown that it wasn't actually the largest dinosaur. Nowhere near it, in fact.
Read MoreThe destruction wrought on Japan by the atomic bomb in 1945 can't be understated. Yet, these trees somehow survived to become symbols of peace and hope.
Read MoreThe case of Jack the Ripper is one of the most infamous unsolved murder cases in history, and DNA analysis might have revealed a suspect. But there's a catch.
Read MorePsychology can be a pretty complicated thing, and that's doubly true of alexithymia, a condition that those who have it might find it difficult to describe.
Read MoreUsually, when a creature is considered extinct, it's thought to be gone forever. But that's not true of this species, which has defied the odds at every turn.
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