The Smell Of This Body Part Could Help Scientists Detect Parkinson's
Distinct smells have been associated with certain diseases, but the association has been difficult to explain. But now they might become a diagnostic tool.
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Archaeologists Tested 2,000-Year-Old Ancient Roman Baths. What They Found Was Disgusting
The Roman baths of the ancient world are renowned even today, but if you look at them too closely you might instead find yourself disgusted.
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8 People Were Sealed In An Everest Simulation For 40 Days. They Didn't Expect What Happened Next
Scientists studying how humans acclimate to the extremely low pressures of Mount Everest were shocked at the response of the brain and body.
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Scientists Took Another Look At A 309-Million-Year-Old Museum Fossil. Something Didn't Add Up
Museums have a lot of fossils in storage that have never been formally identified by science, and one of them turned out to be something unexpected.
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Taking This Popular Supplement Could Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Health
Let's face it, most of us aren't eating as well as we could, which explains why supplements are so popular, you can get too much of a good thing.
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The Difference Between Edible And Poisonous Mushrooms Is Easily Explained By Science
Not all mushrooms are necessarily made equal, and poison ones in particular stand out for more reasons aside from the obvious dangers that they pose.
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In The '50s, Psychologists Gave College Students An Easy Test. Then Everyone Else Started Lying
Research subjects were asked to answer a question with an obvious answer, but something strange happened when everyone else gave the wrong answer.
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In The '30s, Military Scientists Conducted Gruesome Human Experiments. The Results Were Horrifying
Though there's plenty to be said about bizarre experiments conducted by the U.S. military, other countries also conducted their own horrific (and lethal) tests.
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The Evolutionary Quirk That Keeps Making Species Look Like Crabs
One of the most meme-worthy phenomena in evolutionary biology is carcinization, the tendency of crustaceans to evolve into crab-like forms.
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The Difference Between Orange And Purple Carrots Is Easily Explained By Science
When it comes to healthy, crunchy snacks, there's not much better than a fresh carrot, but how do you decide between the orange and the purple ones?
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This Seemingly Healthy Protein Could Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Brain
When it comes to nutrition, protein is a non-negotiable nutrient, but just because it's good, doesn't mean that all sources are good for you.
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The Gross Thing Lurking In Your Shower Gets Nastier Every Time You Use It
The shower is where you go when it's time to get clean, but you may have something in your shower that's grosser than the funk you're washing off.
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In The '40s, The US Military Detonated The World's First Nuke, Then Something Went Very Wrong
The first nuclear bomb was detonated over New Mexico in the 1940s, only it didn't go according to plan and civilians ended up paying the price.
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One Of The World's Most Painful Diseases May Already Be Lurking Inside You
Nobody likes to be in pain, but for millions of people, the seed of one of the most painful medical conditions could be sleeping in their bodies
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Scientists Sealed 15 People In A Cave For 40 Days Without Clocks. They Didn't Expect What Happened Next.
When people seal themselves away for long periods without access to time information, strange things start to happen to their temporal perception.
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Christa Pike Survived Two Lethal Injections. Here's How That Can Happen
After being administered two lethal injections, Christa Pike could still be heard breathing. Here are the theories as to why her execution might have failed.
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Scientists Compared Poop From Africa And South America. They Found A Hidden Link Between Two Continents
Aside from lifestyle similarities, there aren't many commonalities between tribal African and South American peoples, unless you look at their poop.
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Not Skin, Not Nails: Scientists Say This Body Part Is A Quiet Indicator Of Health Issues
Your skin and finger nails are good indicators of your general health, but there's another part of the body that most don't associate with health.
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A 240 Million-Year-Old Fossil Was Found By Accident. Scientists Didn't Expect What Happened Next.
Have you ever been building a fence when you accidentally help rewrite an entire branch of the tree of life? Me either, but it happened in Australia.
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Scientists Warn Earth's Waters Are Quietly Losing Something Critical
Our oceans, lakes, and rivers are home to billions of lifeforms that all have a common need, and our water is losing this vital natural resource.
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Not The Head, Not The Chest: Doctors Say You Should Never Ignore Pain In This Body Part
Feeling pain in your head or your chest can be a scary sensation, but there's another part of your body you need to pay attention to as well.
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The 16 Coolest Images From NASA's James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope allows astronomers to see into the far reaches of the universe, but it's also provided some of the most stunning views of space.
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A Newly Discovered 'Fire Amoeba' Just Broke The Heat Record For Complex Life
Life always seems to find a way, even in the most inhospitable of environments, such is the case for one newly discovered species of amoeba.
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The Common Nosebleed Myth That's Been Debunked By Science
When you get a nosebleed, there's a common way you might try to alleviate it, but in reality, there's a far safer way to deal with such a situation.
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Scientists Discovered A New Organ Hiding In This Body Part
As a discipline, science is always moving forward and discovering new things, like the potential new organ that might be lurking in our bodies.
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You Should Think Twice Before Washing Your Bagged Lettuce
Among all the worry over contaminated lettuce causing violent diarrhea, some people are even washing their bagged lettuce, which might be a bad idea.
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Archeologists Finally Disproved This Popular Myth About Ancient Roman Roads
Given its elevated place in antiquity, it's no wonder that there are so many myths and legends about the Roman Empire, but not all of them are true.
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