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Science might have finally figured out why zebras have stripes
Zebras are one of nature’s most interesting creations. They’re like horses, only they have a distinct pattern and colors that are unlike just about any …
Zebras are one of nature’s most interesting creations. They’re like horses, only they have a distinct pattern and colors that are unlike just about any …
Last year, the Japanese space program (JAXA) successfully arrived at the diamond-shaped space rock known as Ryugu. The spacecraft, known as Hayabusa2, spent the latter …
Taking a flight is often exciting, or even scary, for those of us who only rarely take to the skies, but pilots spend a huge …
Lobsters dominate the menu at seafood restaurants but they also happen to be true wonders of the ocean. They’re covered with rugged armor, which is …
We’ve seen some pretty stunning images of the Moon over the years thanks to high-powered imaging tools from NASA and other space agencies, but you …
In many developed countries, mosquitoes are a nuisance that also have the potential to be carriers for disease. In areas where malaria runs rampant, however, …
When you’re getting ready in the morning and need to know whether to wear a jacket or not you probably just tap your smartphone screen …
If you’ve ever searched for ways to make plasma at home (and let’s be honest, who hasn’t?) you’ll quickly come across an interesting kitchen experiment …
NASA’s Opportunity rover had a long, eventful stay on Mars, but unfortunately those days are now behind us. The rover has been officially declared dead …
You’d probably never think that something as innocent as a sofa could pose a risk to you or your family but a new study out …
We’d all love to find the fountain of youth but such a thing just doesn’t seem to exist. We’re born, we grow old (if we’re …
We humans like to flatter ourselves and imagine that we have what it takes to survive here on planet Earth, but our reign pales in …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just issued a new update to its ongoing investigation of a months-long Salmonella outbreak linked to turkey products. …
China started the year off strong by landing a lunar probe on the Moon’s surface and deploying a tiny rover to do a bit of …
The internet makes it possible for the average person to access an incredibly vast amount of knowledge amassed over centuries, as long as they know …
Our Sun is the most readily available source of energy we have available to us, but harnessing its incredible power is something humanity is still …
Ice fishing is a cherished tradition in the northern U.S. states and I, dear friend, happen to live very near a popular ice fishing destination …
NASA and other space agencies around the world have accomplished some seriously amazing things in space, but there’s been a big price to pay for …
Last week, news broke of a then-unidentified man who was forced to defend himself against a mountain lion when it attacked him on a recreational …
Centuries of astronomical observation and technological advances have revealed a lot about the Universe we all call home, but it’s also raised plenty of new …
Schizophrenia is a puzzling disorder for medical professionals. It’s a mental illness that can be treated but nobody really knows what causes it in the …
If you’re watching your weight to start the new year you might be tempted to opt for anything labeled “diet.” As it turns out, diet …
Deer hunting is a big deal in many U.S. states, and surveys suggest that around 10 million hunters participate in the activity regularly. As any …
As the United States continues to struggle with a rising number of opioid addicts who were previously prescribed powerful painkillers due to a variety of …
It’s Valentine’s Day, which means there’s probably a good portion of you who totally forgot to plan ahead and now have nothing to give your …
In a story that was absolutely meant for Valentine’s Day, dinosaur researchers have uncovered fossils of a new species of ancient reptile that “wears its …
Bigger isn’t always better, at least when it comes to air travel. In an announcement that will surely be a bummer for fans of colossal …
When you gotta go, you gotta go, and that’s something a Home Depot customer in Wichita, Kansas, knows all too well. In a story that …
Taking a dip in the ocean and coming face to face with a predator of the deep would be enough to scare anyone. Modern day …
We kind of new this news would be coming today but now it’s official: NASA’s Opportunity rover mission is now officially over. The trusty rover …