Here's Why It's Impossible For (Most) Sharks To Live In The Great Lakes
The Great Lakes are among the largest lakes in the world, but despite their size, it's highly unlikely that you'll ever encounter a shark in them.
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The 'Useless' Part Of Your Spine That's Actually Important
Many species, including humans, have vestigial organs that are thought to be useless. But this specific structure might actually be doing more than you know.
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Your Appendix May Not Be As Useless As You Think
The appendix might be known as one of the most famously useless organs, but research says that it might be undeserving of such a reputation.
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Well Actually, Dogs Aren't Totally Colorblind
It's often been said that dogs see the world in black and white, but that's not exactly the case. The truth of the matter is a bit more nuanced.
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The Difference Between A Liger Vs Tigon Explained
If you've spent any time researching big cats, you've likely come across the hybrids ligers and tigons, but what exactly sets these two cats apart?
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How Do Plants Grow In Space?
Gardening seems like the kind of thing that would only happen on Earth, not high in the sky, but plants can (and do) grow out in space. Here's how that works.
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Will Alligators And Crocodiles Mate
It can be hard to distinguish between an alligator and a crocodile, but does that mean that they have enough in common to make crocogator babies?
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The Bodily Function That Becomes Impossible While You're Asleep
Sleep is a time of rest and relaxation, but there are actually some vital bodily functions that your body simply cannot do while you're sleeping.
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The Bodily Function Astronauts Can't Actually Do In Space
Living in outer space comes with all sorts of problems that you may not have considered, like some bodily functions just don't work the same.
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What Living Underwater Can Do To A Human Body
Mankind has spent decades exploring space and studying its effects on the body, but they're only just understanding life under the waves.
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Are Humans The Only Animal Species That Cries?
We all know what it's like to have a good cry about something, but why do humans actually cry when emotional? And do other animals do the same thing?
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Here's Why Spiders Curl Up When They Die
If you've ever had to kill a spider, you've likely noticed that all of them curl up their legs when they die, so what exactly is going on here?
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What Do Totally Blind People See? It's Not What You Think
While it might seem obvious that a person with blindness would only perceive blackness, the reality of the situation is actually more nuanced.
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This Big Cat Isn't As Dangerous To Humans As You Might Expect
When it comes to big cats like lions or tigers, it's easy to think that all of them pose a danger to humans. But in this case, the opposite is actually true.
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Sherpas' Superhuman Ability That Makes Them So Good At Climbing Mountains
High in the Himalayas is a group of people, the Sherpa, that doesn't seem to be adversely affected by the extreme altitude, and scientists know why.
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What If Woolly Mammoths Never Went Extinct?
Of extinct Ice Age animals, woolly mammoths are probably one of the most famous. But if they were still around, then our world would look pretty different.
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If You've Ever Wondered Why Opossums Play Dead, Here's The Answer
America's most famous marsupial, the opossum, is renowned for its ability to escape danger by feigning death, but what's really happening here?
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What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Chicken Noodle Soup While You're Sick
Most of us have had a bowl of chicken noodle soup to treat us when we were sick, but what's really going on to help make us feel better?
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Fish Don't Sleep Like Humans. Here's What They Do Instead
For a long time it was thought that fish don't sleep, and truthfully, they don't sleep like we do, but they do engage in regular periods of rest.
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What If Mosquitoes Went Extinct?
Most people don't really like mosquitoes and probably wouldn't mind if they all went extinct. But if that did happen, what would the world actually look like?
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12 Animals That Used To Be Way Bigger (And Why They're Smaller Now)
While the modern world has some big and scary creatures, the truth is that many of those animals are nothing compared to their ancient ancestors.
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Human Evolution Discovery Stuns Scientists: We Were Off By 40 Million Years
For a long time, scientists felt confident in their understanding of the timeline of human evolution. But a recent discovery has completely changed everything.
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The Superhuman Smelling Ability That Could Actually Save Lives
"Superhuman smell" sounds like a phrase that belongs in a world of superheroes and villains, but it's real. And it might have some major medical ramifications.
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One Missing Feature From Your Wrist Is A Clear Sign Of Evolution
The human body abounds with vestigial features, but this one seems to be slowly disappearing, and there's an easy way to check if you still have it.
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The Most Durable Organism On Earth Looks Like Moving Glass Under A Microscope
Tardigrades have a reputation as one of the toughest animals on the planet, which is why their delicate, transparent appearance is shocking.
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Why Your Weight Goes Up When You Start Exercising Before It Goes Down
It can be tempting to abandon your exercise routine when you gain weight after starting your exercise journey, but don't worry, it's only temporary.
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The 10 Strangest Deep Sea Creatures Ever Discovered
There are some strange looking animals, but if you turn your eye to the deep ocean, that's where you'll find some truly weird and wild species
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