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
Nature
Science Math Technology Features
  • Advertise

Nature

  • Chacoan peccary walking along wild vegetation
    By Kristeen Cherney 3 months ago

    Creatures That Fooled Us Into Thinking They Went Extinct

    A number of amazing creatures have fooled us into thinking they went extinct either millions of years ago or in modern times, only to be rediscovered.

    Read More
  • African elephant against a stormy sky
    By Elias Nash 3 months ago

    Theories Why These 7 Prehistoric Elephants Went Extinct

    The world used to have far more than the current three species of elephants, and researchers have theories why these seven prehistoric species went extinct.

    Read More
  • Trees stannding in a misty forest
    By Debashree Sen 3 months ago

    Information About A Forest Ecosystem

    Forests are lush, complex ecosystems filled with many organisms interacting with each other. Fortunately, those relationships aren't too hard to understand.

    Read More
  • Chickadee sitting on a pine branch
    By J. Dianne Dotson 3 months ago

    How To Distinguish A Male & Female Chickadee

    Chickadees are adorably tiny birds but it may be difficult to distinguish the males from the females. But that's not to say it's impossible.

    Read More
  • Pen and ruler sitting on topographic map
    By Kevin Beck 3 months ago

    How To Calculate Contour Intervals

    If you've seen maps mith a bunch of wavy lines, you'e probably seen a contour map. Here's all the information you can take from those contour intervals.

    Read More
  • astronaut lying in alien vegetation
    By Daniel Allen 3 months ago

    5 Worlds Where Extraterrestrial Life Could Be Hiding

    Life is tenacious and the universe is vast, so some are confident that extraterrestrial life is hiding out there. These worlds are the top contenders.

    Read More
  • Large shark about to eat smaller shark
    By Megan Brame 3 months ago

    10 Extinct Creatures That Would Destroy Earth Today

    Evolution has produced a steady stream of now-extinct terrifying creatures, but if they were around today, some could destroy the Earth as we know it.

    Read More
  • An American Alligator lifts its head and opens its jaws to reveal rows of sharp teeth
    By Joe Roberts 3 months ago

    The State With The Most Animal Attacks Actually Isn't Florida

    The United States is filled with animals that attack people, and you might think Florida is the state with the most animal attacks. But, you'd be wrong.

    Read More
  • Aerial view of forest in Philippines
    By Joshua Suico 3 months ago

    Endangered Plants Of The Philippines

    The Philippines is a beautiful nation filled with unique plant species. Unfortunately, quite a few of those species are in danger of going extinct.

    Read More
  • A striped bee on a lavender flower
    By Eric James Beyer 3 months ago

    What Would Happen If Bees Went Extinct?

    It turns out bees are responsible for a lot more than just making honey. In fact, if bees were to disappear, it could lead to some catastrophic outcomes.

    Read More
  • A macro photo of a flower with bright purple petals, green pistil, and purple-orange stamen
    By Eric James Beyer 3 months ago

    Diagram Of The Parts Of A Flower

    It's hard to deny that flowers are beautiful pieces of the natural world, but they also do serve a function for many plants. Here's how they work.

    Read More
  • An African dwarf crocodile head is seen laying in mud and leaves
    By Joe Roberts 4 months ago

    The Crocodile Color So Rare You've Probably Never Seen It

    Crocodiles are hardy creatures, yet even these tenacious reptiles surprised researchers after a group was found in a dark cave with a unique color scheme.

    Read More
  • Blue and green iguana sitting on a branch
    By Lissabeth Ross 4 months ago

    What Animals Eat Iguanas?

    Iguanas are a common kind of lizard, living in many different places and facing plenty of natural threats. Among those threats is a long list of predatorsl.

    Read More
  • Kangaroo and joey standing next to each other
    By Bert Markgraf 4 months ago

    What Is The Life Cycle Of A Kangaroo?

    Kangaroos are pretty famous for how they hold their young in their pouches, a unique part of their overall life cycle. But how and why are they capable of that?

    Read More
  • Dark storm clouds gathering over farmlands
    By Adrianne Jerrett 4 months ago

    Rain Clouds Vs. Snow Clouds

    Not all clouds are made equal, and each kind can indicate something different about the weather to come, telling you when rain or snow might be on the way.

    Read More
  • Trees standing in a foggy swamp
    By Chris Deziel 4 months ago

    Types Of Trees In Swamps

    It's not especially hard to picture a swamp, but did you know that the biome actually hosts a ton of biodiversity? The trees alone are quite varied.

    Read More
  • Yellow crab walking on sand near water
    By Contributor Contributor 4 months ago

    How To Feed Sand Crabs

    If you've been at the beach, you've probably seen some tiny crabs in the sand, but if you've ever wanted to feed them, there are some things you should know.

    Read More
  • Wild field mouse standing under wooden plank
    By Yasmin Zinni 4 months ago

    Wild Field Mouse Diet

    Field mice don't seem like especially mysterious animals, but there's actually quite a bit to know about them. Their diet is just one of those things.

    Read More
  • Weather map of the U.S.
    By B.T. Alo 4 months ago

    Five Different Types Of Weather Maps

    When you think about weather maps, those that you see on weather reports might come to mind. But those aren't the only kinds of weather maps out there.

    Read More
  • April 2024 solar eclipse photographed from Cleveland, Ohio
    By Elias Nash 4 months ago

    The Rare Celestial Event That Will Eventually Disappear For Earth

    Total eclipses are one of the most majestic natural phenomena you can witness, but thanks to a quirk of celestial mechanics, they won't be around forever.

    Read More
  • digital concept art of abandoned city being reclaimed by nature
    By Elias Nash 4 months ago

    5 Species That Could Dominate Earth If Humans Go Extinct

    It may seem like humans are supreme among all of Earth's creatures, but some other species are quite capable of dominating the planet if we were to go extinct.

    Read More
  • Koi fish swimming in a pond
    By Peg Robinson 4 months ago

    How Do Fish Get Into New Ponds?

    When new ponds form, fish seemingly just appear in them without rhyme or reason. But as it turns out, the way in which they get there isn't so mysterious.

    Read More
  • Giant Selenite crystals in cave with caver in foreground
    By Joe Roberts 4 months ago

    The Beautiful Crystal Cave That's Actually A Potential Death Trap

    Deep under the Chihuahuan Desert is a natural wonder, a cave filled with beautiful giant crystals, but which also happens to be a potential death trap.

    Read More
  • A close-up of a Eristalinus hoverfly sitting on a green leaf
    By Joe Roberts 4 months ago

    What Would Happen If Flies Went Extinct?

    Many have wished for those pesky flies to just disappear, but the truth of what their extinction would do to Earth's ecosystem is more complex than you think.

    Read More
  • Purple and white flower against blurred background
    By Kavita Naik 4 months ago

    Parts Of Flowers & What They Do

    While flowers are beautiful and hold a special place in human culture, they're actually fairly complex organisms with quite a few different parts.

    Read More
  • Magma bursting out of volcano during an eruption
    By Laurie Brenner 4 months ago

    Stages Of A Volcano Eruption

    Volcanic eruptions come in many different varieties, but they also have some general, recognizable stages that they all go through. Here are those stages.

    Read More
  • Close up of tree in grasslands with mountains in background
    By Jill Harness 4 months ago

    Names Of Plants That Live In Grasslands

    It would seem like the plant species in grasslands are obvious, given the name, but as it turns out, the biome hosts a surprising diversity of plantlife.

    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