France’s ‘Bio-Dome’-like tropical greenhouse will be the largest on the planet
Remember Bio-Dome? Of course you do! It’s that classic 90s flick where Pauly Shore and Stephen Baldwin got into a whole heap of trouble by …
Remember Bio-Dome? Of course you do! It’s that classic 90s flick where Pauly Shore and Stephen Baldwin got into a whole heap of trouble by …
In attempting to explain how the universe works, scientists have largely settled on the existence of a mysterious type of matter known simply as “dark …
Of all the countless subjects of scientific research that have ever existed, you’d have to think the human body would be the most well-understood. We’re …
Anglerfish are one of the more well-known curiosities of the deep. They look incredibly odd compared to the fish we’re used to seeing closer to …
Coral reefs are in big trouble. A combination of climate change and humanity’s inability to clean up after itself has devastated a huge amount of …
A 45-year old northern white rhino died at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy this week. The death of a critically-endangered animal is always tragic, but this …
Mosquitos are the worst. They are easily one of the most annoying insects on the planet, and you feel their effects long after they’ve stolen …
Modern medicine has done a great job at creating antibiotics to fight infection — in fact, it might be doing too good of a job. …
While many new medical ventures like to hedge their impressive claims with warnings that sometimes things just don’t work out, one startup is declaring that …
Believing that the Earth is flat was an excusable error back in the days before high-powered telescopes and space travel but today? Please. In order …
Finding intact fossils of hardened bone and teeth can be difficult on its own, but the real challenge for paleontologists is often locating the ancient …
Determining whether or not an animal is endangered or even extinct can be a difficult job, but that challenge is even greater when it comes …
In most modern militaries, status and higher ranks are associated with those who have served for longer. Newer recruits are often the ones fighting on …
Despite what you might assume, given the huge number of fossils uncovered in recent years, finding remains of prehistoric creatures is actually pretty hard. Add …
NASA has been exploring the surface of Mars for years now, driving rovers for miles over the dusty landscape and making some pretty neat discoveries …
Keep tabs on various animal species can often be quite difficult for researchers. Sometimes the creatures are predictable, while other times they can pop up …
Scientists have long attempted to paint a detailed picture of what the universe looked like in the immediate aftermath of the big bang, and new …
Evolution really is a wondrous thing. The ceaseless march of progress in the animal kingdom has led to countless species with incredible features that help …
Humanity has been staring at the Moon for thousands of years. We’ve gazed at its surface through telescopes and even visited it ourselves. With a …
A “no man left behind” approach is common among soldier on a battlefield, but the same is apparently true even for some of the smallest …
As far as we know, Mars currently harbors no life. NASA has driven rovers for miles across the Martian landscape and discovered plenty of interesting …
Scientists have long assumed that the earliest life on Earth required a few basic prerequisites including water and an energy source — in this case, …
It’s not often than a single wild bird can cause a stir within the birdwatching community but that’s just what one very special cardinal has …
Movies, TV shows, and video games have helped humanity paint a mental picture of what aliens might look like if we ever run into them, …
Horses are one of the first animals that humans managed to domesticate. Humans have depended on horses for transportation, used them as agricultural tools, and …
A newly discovered series of cave drawings is changing the way scientists think about Neanderthals, and could help to change some long-held beliefs about how …
Life in the deep reaches of the oceans often takes on unusual forms to suit its surroundings. Some species of fish evolve into strange shapes …
Previous assumptions about the age of ancient plant species is being thrown into question today, as new research suggests that flora took root here on …
Earth’s oceans are filled with creatures that range from deadly and dangerous to cute and curious. Some are familiar, while others are downright bizarre. The …
No populated area is without its share of mice, rats, and other pesky pests, but the West Coast is dealing with an influx of supersized …