Explore the Secret World of Elephants With the American Museum of Natural History’s New Exhibition
A new exhibit coming to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City examines elephants’ past, present, and future.
2023-11-12 21:24
NASA Reveals How Living in Space for a Year Affected Scott Kelly’s Poop
Astronaut Scott Kelly used cotton swabs to take samples of his fecal matter. He then sealed it in tubes and sent it back to Earth via rocket.
2023-10-23 21:16
How Henrietta Lacks Became the Mother of Modern Medicine
Though she died of cancer in 1951, Henrietta Lacks's immortal cells became the foundation for countless medical advancements.
2023-08-03 00:21
What’s the Difference Between Bugs and Insects?
The difference between bugs and insects comes down to more than just semantics. Both terms have scientific definitions.
2023-07-28 03:18
The iNaturalist App Is Like Shazam for Plants, Animals, and Insects
It has even led to the discovery of a new species.
2023-07-18 05:26
Terrifying Fact: Snails Have Thousands of Teeth
It's like if you crossed a shark with a xenomorph.
2023-07-07 01:50
13 Facts About Opossums
Opossums have a bad reputation, but they’re smarter and more beneficial to people than other woodland denizens. Discover more about these unique marsupials here.
2023-07-04 02:22
8 Historical Methods of Detecting Pregnancy
Before home pregnancy tests, the most reliable test was just to wait and see. But people still wanted to know as early as possible whether they were harboring a tiny human.
2023-06-09 04:15
8 Bodily Secretions You’d Rather Not Think About
Rheum, cerumen, and mucus are just a few of our gross bodily fluids.
2023-05-20 00:20