11 Fierce Facts About Wolverines
These animals are elusive, and much about them remains mysterious—but here are a few things we do know.
2023-11-30 04:59
4 Big Misconceptions About the Human Body
Considering how familiar we all are with the human body—since we all have one—there is a surprising number of enduring myths about it.
2023-11-30 00:21
10 Fascinating Facts About ‘Ex Machina‘
Alex Garland‘s directorial debut contains what might be the most dense, obscure in-joke in cinema history.
2023-11-19 21:28
Why Do Some Male Lions Lack Manes?
Climate can cause a big difference in how much hair a lion grows.
2023-11-02 02:58
Remembering Ada Lovelace, the First ‘Computer Programmer’
In the 1840s, Ada Lovelace wrote the world’s first machine algorithm for an early computer that existed only on paper.
2023-11-01 22:47
Bozophobia: A New Study Explains Why We Fear Clowns
There's new insight into the reasons we're not down with clowns.
2023-11-01 02:48
10 Chilling Facts About Permafrost
About 11 percent of the Earth’s surface is perpetually frozen, though that will surely change as global warming continues.
2023-10-25 20:17
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
Are White Cats More Likely to Be Deaf?
Several studies have reported that deafness is more prevalent in white cats, but few provide a good estimate of how common it is.
2023-10-23 20:52
These Fake Flowers Could Help Scientists Study At-Risk Bees
The devices pump real pollen, which bees can then carry to real plants.
2023-10-23 18:48
You Can Now Go Inside Chernobyl’s Reactor 4 Control Room
Did HBO’s ‘Chernobyl’ leave you wanting more? Don a hazmat suit and tour the control room in all its radioactive glory.
2023-10-23 18:26
How Does Sword Swallowing Really Work?
The ancient art of sword swallowing may seem like some sort of elaborate trick—but it’s very, very real (and very, very dangerous).
2023-10-19 08:29