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.
Read MoreHospitals have a uniquely consistent smell that's unpleasant and strangely complicated, with the power of the stench affected by more than just chemistry.
Read MoreCockroaches 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.
Read MoreThere are few scents as satisfying as the smell of a new car fresh from the dealership, but what lies behind that distinct smell may surprise you.
Read MoreStephen Hawking was one of the brightest minds of the 20th century, but his prediction about the impact of AI is unsettling and a bit frightening.
Read MoreYou 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.
Read MoreStepping 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.
Read MoreBamboo 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.
Read MoreVestigial organs are generally considered useless and are often harmless, but in this particular case, humans would be better off without it.
Read MoreNobody wants to find a creepy crawly in their home, but if you find a centipede crawling around your abode, you're better off letting it off the hook.
Read MoreWe think of dinosaurs as chronological monoliths, but like all life, they have their own lineage, and we may have found the T. rex's oldest ancestor.
Read MoreThe general conception of cows is that they are implacably stoic, but recent research has shown that cows can have a streak of pessimism as well.
Read MoreThere'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.
Read MoreWe've all got that one friend that buys into conspiracy theories, but Neil deGrasse Tyson isn't one of them and he has thoughts on the moon landing.
Read MoreHumans 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.
Read MoreBringing a firearm into space probably isn't a great idea, but if you did and you pulled the trigger, the results might not be what you expect.
Read MoreUp 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.
Read MoreSafety pins are one of those everyday objects that most people don't give any thought to, for instance, what is the purpose of that little hole?
Read MoreEveryone'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.
Read MoreBruised 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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreHurricane season in 2025 has been surprisingly mild, and that, in part, is due to this strange phenomenon involving dust and the Sahara Desert.
Read MoreUsually, you imagine fish swimming near waterfalls, but when catfish were found climbing one, scientists had to reconsider how much they know about the species.
Read MoreThe modern AI craze is being built on a foundation of specialized data centers, but given their energy demands, there may be some hidden costs.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe northern lights are one of the most spectacular displays in nature, and they could be especially intense during the nights around the equinox.
Read MoreThere 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.
Read MoreAlbert Einstein's reputation was built around his theories on the nature of the universe, but many don't know that he also dabbled in technology.
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