It's never a surprise to hear someone complaining about humidity, but is there a reason it's so much worse than dry heat? Here's the science behind that.
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Tsunamis are devastating natural disasters, but they're also rather rare. They require specific circumstances, but some earthquakes can provide just that.
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Invasive species have the ability to damage ecosystems, and that's especially true in California, where these five species threaten the state's biodiversity.
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Invasive species can often cause major problems for the ecosystems around them, and that's proven very true of this species that's made its home in Florida.
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Scientific terms can sometimes look frustratingly similar, as is the case for silicon and silicone. But the two materials are very different, and this is how.
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California may be known for earthquakes, but what about another kind of natural disaster? After all, tsunamis have quite the history with the California coast.
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There's a lot going on in the ocean that's still unexplained, including the exact mechanisms behind this predation event that involved millions of fish.
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Yellowstone is a beloved natural wonder, but beneath that beautiful exterior, the park houses a scary secret. In fact, it even has a surprisingly violent past.
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While there are some animals known for being especially hardy, they all have their limits. But this creature's limits have rendered it nearly indestructible.
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When it comes to invasive species, you'd likely picture malevolent bugs or plants. But this invasive species that's been terrorizing Texas might be a surprise.
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Tropical rainforests are hotspots for biodiversity and the home to tons of different species. But climate change might prove to be a huge threat to that.
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The brain is an incredibly complex organ, but its billions of neurons have recently been mapped, opening up some fascinating research opportunities.
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You've probably seen the viral video that claims to depict the meeting of two oceans. It's fascinating, but there's more to that video than you might think.
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Chocolate is a favorite treat for tons of people, but it wasn't always the sweet confection it is today. There's actually a rather long history behind it.
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When it comes to the Tasmanian tiger, human influence can be blamed for its extinction. But science might have a way to someday reverse that fate.
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Arizona's deserts have a fair few dangerous species, and there's a decent chance that you find this particular venomous species in some unexpected places.
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Beneath the serene waves of lakes, river, and seas, lurk some fish with terrifyingly sharp teeth. Here are a few different species of those fanged monsters.
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If you've ever looked up at the clouds and wondered how heavy they really are, there are a few ways to estimate it, and one major factor is the cloud type.
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Alligators can get really big, but these inhabitants of the Americas come second to their crocodile cousins, and their prehistoric ancestors were bigger still.
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Its many volcanoes are why Iceland is also known as the Land of Fire and Ice. There are two main reasons why Iceland is a fiery hotbed of volcanic activity.
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The soil beneath our feet may look dull, but it is essential to all life on the planet. You might be amazed at what soil is made of and how it got there.
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The warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico are home to countless living organisms. Here are some spectacular sea species that you may not know exist in the Gulf.
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Waterfalls are one of nature's most beautiful sights and captivate throngs of spectators worldwide. But some extraordinary waterfalls also exist underwater.
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Humans live long lives for land mammals, but tortoises can outdo us by decades. Yet some other animals, such as sponges and jellyfish, can live far, far longer.
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The image of the Arctic typically doesn't involve much green, so when researchers found green patches beneath the ice, they had good reason to be concerned.
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The modern ocean can be a pretty terrifying place, but in the past, things were even worse. These prehistoric animals definitely helped to up the fear factor.
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Most people picture Antarctica as a barren, icy expanse, but recently, more plants have taken root there. The reason for that isn't a good one, though.
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