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Pork Farms Are Killing A Lot More Than Just Pigs

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Even though pork is a major staple of the American diet, its production at an industrial scale is killing a lot more than just the pigs involved.

The Difference Between Ostrich And Chicken Eggs Is More Than Just Size

staff@sciencing.com (Elaine Todd) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Eggs are one of the best foods out there for protein, but why limit yourself to just chicken eggs? Ostrich eggs have more to offer than their size.

Scientists Believe This Is The Oldest Living Ocean Species (And It's Not What You Think)

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Animals like dinosaurs might come to mind when it comes to ancient species, but scientists found that this surprising species is even older than they thought.

The Difference Between Apple Varieties Is Easily Explained By Science

staff@sciencing.com (Megan Brame) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0000

One of the best things about apples is the seemingly endless varieties they come in, and the difference between cultivars is pretty easy to explain.

Why Death By A Poison Dart Frog Is One Of The Worst Ways To Die

staff@sciencing.com (Megan Brame) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0000

The South American rainforests are full of beautiful and deadly animals, among which are the poison dart frogs which more than live up to their name.

Scientists Found A 23 Million-Year-Old Species In Canada In The '80s – Now It's Rewriting History

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Deep in the Canadian wilds, far above the Arctic Circle, a scientist found fossilized bones that shouldn't be there and changed our understanding.

Quicksand Isn't As Dangerous As You Think - But Scientists Discovered A Version That Is

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:25:00 +0000

TV and movies have made us think that quicksand is a deadly mixture of sand and water that will swallow you whole. That's not true - at least most of the time.

This Prehistoric Apex Predator Known As The 'T. Rex Of The Ocean' Was Pure Nightmare Fuel

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0000

The T. rex is usually thought of as a land-based monster, but the term can actually refer to an equally dangerous beast that stalked the oceans.

The Difference Between White And Brown Rice Is Easily Explained By Science

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:25:00 +0000

When it comes to varieties of rice, most people tend to think of just white and brown, but what are the differences between these rice varieties?

One Of The Ocean's Deadliest Apex Predators Lurks And Hunts In The Shallows

staff@sciencing.com (Megan Brame) — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0000

If you go to the beach you may comfort yourself with the thought that nothing dangerous is in the shallow waters, but you may need to reassess that.

Science Fiction Vs. Science Fact: Alien Life Might Be Just As Strange As Project Hail Mary Makes It Out To Be

staff@sciencing.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:25:00 +0000

"Project Hail Mary" really pushes the limit when it comes to non-humanoid aliens. But researchers posit that real aliens could be even stranger than that.

These Antarctic Animals Are Considered Endangered As Of 2026 – Here's When They Could Go Extinct

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:25:00 +0000

With climate change melting ice and altering Earth's oceans, these Antarctic species are losing their ways of life, and very soon, they might be gone forever.

Algae Blooms In Lakes Are Doing A Lot More To Your Health Than You Think

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Going to the lake to cool off is an integral part of summer, but getting into the water with an algal bloom is more dangerous than you might think.

Why Portugal Had To Move 2 Millions Tons Of Sand To Save Their Tourist Hotspot

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:25:00 +0000

For many countries, tourism is a vital industry propping up their prosperity, so when Portugal's tourism was under threat, they took drastic action.

Why Being A Marine Biologist Is Even Riskier Than You Thought

staff@sciencing.com (Elaine Todd) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Many nature lovers dream of one day becoming a marine biologist, but the job is more than just sun, sand, and scuba diving, there's danger, too.

Why Historians Say This Was The Worst Year To Be Alive

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Recent years have been rough, but this one year might have been worse, starting with a natural disaster that led to months of darkness and economic fallout.

Science Can Explain Why Certain Eggs Are More Nutritious Than Others

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:25:00 +0000

There are some things that all eggs have in common (they're high in protein), but not all have the same nutrition, and science can tell you why.

Coal Mining Is Doing A Lot More Damage To The Environment Than Just Causing Pollution

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Coal mining operations clearly cause heavy pollution, but they're far more disruptive than that, harming wildlife and ecosystems that they touch.

A Study Revealed This Apex Predator Can Swim Much Further Than Scientists Expected

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0000

For years it was believed that the ocean's top apex predator wasn't keen on traveling long distances, but recent research reveals the truth.

Scientists Found Something Unexpected Hidden Inside Squirrel Poop In Canada

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Squirrel poop might not seem all that interesting, but to scientists, it can actually be an invaluable snapshot of another time and world from long ago.