Sciencing
  • Science
    • Astronomy
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Geology
    • Nature
    • Physics
  • Math
    • Algebra
    • Geometry
  • Technology
    • Electronics
  • Features
  • Advertise
  • About
  • Editorial Policies
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
© 2025 Static Media. All Rights Reserved
Sciencing
Sciencing
Features
Science Math Technology Features
  • Advertise

Features

  • Illustration of Mars
    By Megan Brame 17 hours ago

    13 Strange Things Humans Discovered On Mars

    Mars is Earth's closest neighbor, but it's had quite a few surprises for humans to find, some of which have left scientists scratching their heads in confusion.

    Read More
  • A child is holding a model of the solar system
    By Pauli Poisuo 2 days ago

    11 Mysteries About Planets In Our Solar System That Went Unsolved For Years

    Given just how big space is, the solar system seems like it shouldn't be too mysterious. But there are actually plenty of questions that took years to solve.

    Read More
  • A microwave is shown on fire against a plain gray background
    By Joe Roberts 2 days ago

    Using Ziploc Bags Could Be Riskier Than You Think. Here's Why

    Ziploc bags, whether name brand or generic, are a ubiquitous part of American kitchens, but you may want to keep your baggies out of the microwave.

    Read More
  • silhouette of young woman with superimposed educational icons
    By Elias Nash 4 days ago

    Why IQ Tests Have Proven Dangerous In The Wrong Hands

    The well-known IQ test has a dubious legacy thanks in part to its heavy racial and ethnic biases, but some have taken it to even darker places.

    Read More
  • Zealandia continent superimposed on globe
    By Elias Nash 5 days ago

    What Happened To Earth's Hidden Continent, Zealandia?

    As far as immutable facts go, the number of continents would seem to be one of them, but is there another continent hiding in plain sight?

    Read More
  • Starry sky above fields and trees
    By Mina Nakatani 8 days ago

    Constellations You'll Never Get To See In The Northern Hemisphere

    Even though humans have been looking at the night sky for millenia, not everyone sees the same sky. Not even the constellations are same for everyone.

    Read More
  • Eye peeking through a large leaf
    By Kristeen Cherney 9 days ago

    What If Terror Birds Never Went Extinct?

    The monstrous terror bird once roamed the earth, but it didn't manage to survive into the modern day. If it did, though, the world might look quite different.

    Read More
  • Sun rising behind Earth and illuminating space
    By Mina Nakatani 15 days ago

    8 Biggest Mysteries About Space That Scientists Can't Explain

    Space is a pretty fascinating place, but it's also a very strange one. After all, there are quite a few mysteries that scientists have yet to properly explain.

    Read More
  • The side of a horse's head and the eye are seen in shadow
    By Joe Roberts 16 days ago

    Tragic Theories Why Horses Once Went Extinct In North America

    Before the Spanish introduced modern horses to the New World, horses roamed wild in North America, then they disappeared, but we're not sure why.

    Read More
  • Illustration of wooly mammoth during the Ice Age
    By Elaine Todd 16 days ago

    What If Woolly Mammoths Never Went Extinct?

    Of extinct Ice Age animals, woolly mammoths are probably one of the most famous. But if they were still around, then our world would look pretty different.

    Read More
  • Patagotitan model at Natural History Museum, London
    By Elias Nash 17 days ago

    The Largest Dinosaur Ever Discovered Totally Dwarfs Our Largest Land Animals Today

    Dinosaurs are the biggest creatures to ever walk the Earth, but even among giants, there is one dinosaur that stood taller than all the others.

    Read More
  • sick woman in kitchen with bowl of soup in hand
    By Daniel Meagher 19 days ago

    What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Chicken Noodle Soup While You're Sick

    Most of us have had a bowl of chicken noodle soup to treat us when we were sick, but what's really going on to help make us feel better?

    Read More
  • Najin the northern white rhino stands on grass at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya
    By Joe Roberts 21 days ago

    No, Northern White Rhinos Aren't Extinct Yet, But They Might As Well Be

    Of all the animals alive, few are imbued with as much tragedy as mother and daughter Najin and Fatu, the last two living northern white rhinos.

    Read More
  • Close up of mosquito on skin
    By Kristeen Cherney 22 days ago

    What If Mosquitoes Went Extinct?

    Most people don't really like mosquitoes and probably wouldn't mind if they all went extinct. But if that did happen, what would the world actually look like?

    Read More
  • Front shot of megalodon swimming in dark water
    By Elaine Todd 23 days ago

    12 Animals That Used To Be Way Bigger (And Why They're Smaller Now)

    While the modern world has some big and scary creatures, the truth is that many of those animals are nothing compared to their ancient ancestors.

    Read More
  • Half of the moon is visible in a black sky
    By Joe Roberts 24 days ago

    Well Actually, There Is No Dark Side Of The Moon

    The dark side of the moon may be the most misnamed place in all of the solar system, in fact, by some accounts, the nearside is the real dark side.

    Read More
  • mushroom cloud from nuclear bomb
    By Elias Nash 25 days ago

    What Would Happen If A Nuke Exploded In Space?

    Nuclear weapons can create massive fireballs, hurricane force winds, and clouds of radioactive dust, but what if one is detonated in space?

    Read More
  • graphic of magnifying glass with air quality alert scale
    By Elias Nash 26 days ago

    What It Means When There's An Air Quality Alert

    As humans continue to pump more gases into the atmosphere, you've probably seen air quality alerts more often, but what does that actually mean?

    Read More
  • EV batteries roll down a conveyor belt in a factory
    By Daniel Meagher 27 days ago

    What Happens To Used EV Batteries (And Can They Be Recycled)

    Electronic vehicles are becoming more common on the roads, but their popularity raises the question: what are we going to do with the used batteries?

    Read More
  • A gloved hand holds a lithium-ion battery
    By Daniel Meagher 29 days ago

    What Happens If The World Runs Out Of Lithium?

    Whether you know it or not, lithium is one of the most important elements humans have made use of, but what happens if our supply dries up?

    Read More
  • A monarch butterfly rests on a purple butterfly bush, feeding on nectar
    By Joe Roberts 30 days ago

    Why You're Not Seeing As Many Butterflies Now As You Did When You Were A Kid

    Few creatures are as beautiful as the butterfly, but they're slowly disappearing along with other insects, and it's going to be a big problem.

    Read More
  • A human hand interacting with artificial intelligence
    By Kristeen Cherney 30 days ago

    What If AI Overtakes Humans?

    The future of AI is still up for debate, and no one knows what kind of world it might create. But what might the world look like if AI completely took over?

    Read More
  • A squirrel stands on grass holding a nut
    By Joe Roberts 1 month ago

    If A Squirrel Is Twitching Its Tail At You, Here's What It Could Mean

    Squirrels are so ubiquitous that virtually everyone has had an interaction with one, but what does it mean when it's shaking its tail at you?

    Read More
  • A Laysan albatross looking directly into camera among leaves
    By Joe Roberts 1 month ago

    Which Bird Has The Longest Lifespan? It's Complicated

    If you want to know the age of a bird, you might be surprised to know that there are no good ways to figure it out, at best it's all guess work.

    Read More
  • A closeup of a human eye with a clock face embedded in the iris
    By Joe Roberts 1 month ago

    Is There Life After Death? Science Has A Mind-Bending Prediction

    The question of whether life continues after death is as old as humanity, but quantum mechanics may provide an answer to the question.

    Read More
  • A bright red bloodybelly comb jelly is in darkness
    By Pauli Poisuo 1 month ago

    The 10 Strangest Deep Sea Creatures Ever Discovered

    There are some strange looking animals, but if you turn your eye to the deep ocean, that's where you'll find some truly weird and wild species

    Read More
  • A small model dinosaur fossil
    By Kristeen Cherney 1 month ago

    7 Of The Smallest Dinosaurs To Ever Exist

    The thought of dinosaurs usually brings to mind huge, hulking creatures of the past. But not all dinosaurs were large. Some were actually pretty small.

    Read More
Back
Next
About Privacy Policy
© 2025 Static Media® Sciencing.com All Rights Reserved
More From Static Media
ChowhoundCutenessExploreFoodieFood RepublicGarden GuidesGlamGrungeHealth DigestHouse DigestHunkerIslandsJalopnikLooperMashedMoney DigestNicki SwiftOutdoor GuideSlashFilmSlashGearSVGTasting TableThe Daily MealThe ListThe TakeoutWomenWrestling Inc.
Sciencing