Scientists Finally Crack Antarctica's Blood Falls Mystery
Scientists found an Antarctic glacier suddenly spewing blood-red water, and through a number of tests, they've uncovered what's causing the strange phenomenon.
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Why You Can Never Scratch This One Itch, According To Science
Have you ever had an itch that you could never seem to satisfy? It might not be skin damage that's your problem, the source could be deeper.
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12 Signs Your Partner Might Be Cheating, According To Psychology
When it comes to recognizing potential cheating in a relationship, there are some common signs, from a partner's online habits or their preferred friend group.
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Disturbing Things That Would Happen To Your Body After Death On The Moon
The science of decomposition on Earth is already rather gruesome, but decomposing on the moon is both gruesome, as well as more than a little strange.
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The Final Sense The Human Body Loses Before Death, According To Science
Death is one of life's final mysteries, but it might not be quite as final as you think, because even the clinically dead can still sense the world around them.
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The One Thing Humans Must Do To Avoid Extinction, According To Stephen Hawking
Everyone has a few ideas about how humanity will end, but one of the brightest minds of the modern era had some thoughts on how to keep us going.
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Did The Modern World Kill This Human Sleep Habit?
It's a commonly held belief that before artificial lighting, human sleep was 'naturally' divided into two distinct periods, but how true is that?
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Why Humans Suddenly Jerk Awake While Falling Asleep, According To Science
Don't you hate it when you're about to sleep and your body jerks you awake? Us too, and science may have some tools to help limit its occurrence.
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Why Cavemen Rarely Lived Past 30, And What Changed Everything
Human lifespans have increased significantly over time, but that didn't actually occur until surprisingly recently. Even then, its causes are complicated.
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Scientists Didn't Expect This To Happen To The Brain Minutes After Death
The idea that one's life flashes before their eyes at the time of death is a popular one, but thanks to EEG readings, we might actually have proof.
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The Only US State Without The Black Widow Spider
If you're an arachnophobe and you have a particular distaste for black widows, then you need to head for this state where there are none to be found.
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The Scientist That Believed Intelligent Alien Life Existed On Mars
Scientists continue to look for signs of alien life on Mars, but this scientist truly popularized the idea, claiming to find canals on the Red Planet's surface.
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The Truth About What These 7 Dinosaurs Really Looked Like
Science fiction makes it seem like dinosaurs were huge reptiles. But between smaller sizes, feathers, and other factors, they usually looked quite different.
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The Surprising Reason Some People Sneeze When They Look At The Sun
If you're the kind of person who opens their windows to the morning sun and promptly has a sneezing fit, you're not alone, and science can explain it.
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What Drinking Diet Soda Every Day Does To Your Body
Diet soda is marketed as a healthy alternative to its more sugary cousin, but is that true? As it turns out, diet soda comes with its own share of problems.
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11 Attractive Traits That Have Nothing To Do With Appearance
In terms of romance, attractive appearances are one thing, but there are many other traits (including, but not limited to, humor) that can draw people together.
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This Widely Used Medication Could Reduce Anxiety, According To Science
Beta-blockers have been a common cardiovascular drug for years, but more and more, doctors are turning to these heart drugs to treat anxiety.
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2 Reasons You Should Sleep On Your Left Side
Not all sleeping positions are made equal, and whether you sleep on your back, front, or side (specifically your left side) can affect your health in odd ways.
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The Deadly Spider Scientists Don't Want You To Squish
Your immediate reaction to seeing a black widow spider might be to promptly squish it, but you should probably restrain yourself in New Zealand.
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Newborn Baby Smell: The Science Behind This Phenomenon
There's really nothing quite like the scent of a newborn baby, and yet it's a hard smell to precisely pin down, but science does offer some answers.
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Scientists Played Music For Cows And Made A Fascinating Discovery
It's universally understood that music is good for the soul, but you might be surprised to learn that adage extends to cow souls as well.
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The Real Reason It Feels Impossible To Wake Up To Your Alarm Clock
Even if you're a morning person, getting yourself out of bed some days can be a real drag, but don't worry, it's not just you, it even has a name.
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Scientists Say This Asteroid Will Miss Earth And May Strike The Moon Instead
The latest asteroid to pass by the Earth will be back in a few years — it's not coming for us, but it may be on a collision course with the moon.
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Why Death By Blue-Ringed Octopus Is One Of The Worst Ways To Die
Despite being tiny and cute, the blue-ringed octopus is one of the most venomous animals on the planet with a bite that can lead to a grisly death.
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Science Explains Why This Texas City Is The Coldest In The State
Everything is bigger in Texas, and people might think that to be true of the temperature, too. But this small town is strangely cold, and might get even colder.
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9 Bugs That Look Like Ticks But Aren't
Ticks are perhaps scary for their bloodsucking nature, and there are quite a few other insects that look like them. However, those insects are quite different.
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The Largest Dinosaur Footprint Site In The UK Was Discovered By Accident
Workers in a U.K. quarry didn't expect to stumble upon ancient dinosaur tracks. Nor could they have expected the surprising tale that those tracks told.
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