A Rare Lunar Event Could Reveal Stonehenge's Secrets
It's long seemed like Stonehenge harbors many secrets, and it's not keen on giving them up. But a rare lunar event might finally give us some answers.
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One Of The Worst Disasters In Irish History Actually Started In South America
When it comes to one of the most infamous disasters in Irish history, there's still more to be learned, including exactly where and how it started.
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DNA Tests Revealed Skeleton Of Cleopatra's Family Member Isn't Who Researchers Thought
Nearly a century ago, researchers believed they had found the skeleton of a family member of Cleopatra, but they might have had it all wrong.
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It Snows On Mars, But It's Not The Same As Earth
Everyone knows that Earth is capable of providing beautiful, snowy landscapes, but it isn't unique in that. It snows on Mars, too, but there's a bit of a twist.
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There Are Creatures On Your Face Right Now And You Never Realized It
Microscopes have allowed us to discover a world humans can't directly see. But that's also led to the realization that these creatures are always on your face.
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The Porous Powder That Can Capture CO2
Global warming is a major concern, with the growing presence of carbon dioxide being a big part factor. But this powder might be able to combat that issue.
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What If You Fell Into Lava?
Volcanoes can be morbidly fascinating for plenty of reasons, as can the lava they release. But what effect might all that molten rock have on the human body?
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Here's Why Venus Looks Yellow In The Night Sky
When you take a look deep into the night sky, Venus might look like it's noticeably yellow. Here's the science behind why it appears that way.
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11 Prehistoric Creatures That Are Pure Nightmare Fuel
Prehistoric times were pretty strange, to put it lightly, and the same could be said of the species from that period. Here are some of the scariest.
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The Most Dangerous Animal In A Zoo Isn't A Lion
When you think of dangerous animals kept in a zoo, lions or tigers might come to mind. But by the numbers, the most truly dangerous animal is a surprising one.
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5 Invasive Species That Are Destroying Illinois
Invasive species are a nationwide problem, destroying ecosystems and crowding out native plants and animals. Here are the ones specifically plaguing Illinois.
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5 Birds That Are Actually Poisonous
When it comes to poisonous animals, birds probably aren't the first to come to mind. But there are actually a number of uniquely toxic birds.
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How To Make Edible Slime: The 13 Best At Home Recipes
Who doesn't enjoy making (and playing with) slime? If you want to try something new with the sticky substance, then consider trying out these edible slimes.
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4 Ways Holding In Urine Is Bad For Your Bladder And Your Overall Health
Sometimes, you're in a situation where you can't get to the bathroom. That never feels great, but there might also be longer term consequences than discomfort.
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The Mass Extinction Event That Actually Never Happened
Mass extinction events are infamous, entirely destroying many species in one fell swoop. But this particular extinction event might not have happened at all.
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The South Korean Technology That's Reinventing The Wheel
Typically, everyone is led to believe that there's no point in trying to reinvent the wheel, but some new ideas might have just proven that old saying wrong.
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Weather The United States Can Likely Expect From La Niña In 2025
When you're talking about regular weather cycles, it's most likely that you've heard of El Niño and La Niña. The latter is set to affect 2025, but in what ways?
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Molecules That Can Never Exist Naturally On Earth
Space is home to a great many oddities, and even chemistry gets strange out there. In fact, there are even some molecules that you'd never find here on Earth.
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How A NASA Experiment Might Have Destroyed Life On Mars
Researchers have been looking for life on Mars for a long time, and they might have found it on one occasion, only to destroy it at the same time.
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The Smelly Truth About Uranus
While space harbors plenty of mysteries, it turns out that Uranus' smell isn't one of them. Here's the explanation for why it's so uniquely stinky.
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The 305-Meter Telescope Made Famous By James Bond That Collapsed In Real Life
The dramatic finale of "Goldeneye" saw James Bond fighting over a giant radio dish, and in 2020 that real-life 305-meter telescope collapsed after 57 years.
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We Finally Know What A Meteorite Sounds Like When It Hits The Earth
For all that's known about meteorites, there's relatively little footage of them hitting Earth. Which makes this particular recording something quite special.
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What Science Has To Say About Why People Don't Return Their Shopping Carts
No grocery store would be complete without carts left abandoned in the parking lot. But do those carts actually say something about the people who left them?
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A Quantum Computer Broke RSA Encryption, But It's Not Time To Panic Yet
In 2024, a research team claimed to have used a quantum computer to break a core part of internet security, RSA encryption, but it's not time to panic just yet.
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12 Animal Species On The Brink Of Extinction
Between climate change and the effects of humanity on the environment, many species have been harmed. Here are a few of them that have been led near extinction.
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4 Insects That Have A Symbiotic Relationship With Ants
Symbiotic relationships between species are both common and incredible, including those between ants and these four insects, as well as one honorable mention.
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Why Some Birds Fly South For The Winter
People in northern climates are familiar with flocks of birds flying south in the winter, but why do they do it, and why don't they just stay where it's warm?
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