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
Science
Science Math Technology Features
  • Advertise

Science

  • Astronomy
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Geology
  • Nature
  • Physics
  • A bright red bloodybelly comb jelly is in darkness
    By Pauli Poisuo

    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 closeup of a woman's mouth speaking on the phone
    By Joe Roberts

    What It Means When You Pace Around The House While On A Call

    For many people, pacing around the room is just a natural response to talking on the phone, but what's the reason behind this drive to pace?

    Read More
  • Man laughing at the sound of his voice after breathing in gas from a red balloon
    By Tiffany Betts

    If You Thought Helium Was Cool, This Gas Makes Your Voice Super Deep (But It Can Be Pretty Dangerous)

    Most people have experienced the simple pleasure of giving themselves a chipmunk voice with helium, but there's also a gas that does the opposite.

    Read More
  • stack of papers blowing away
    By Elias Nash

    How Are Trees Made Into Paper?

    Despite the rise of the internet and online culture, paper is an inescapable part of our modern world, but have you ever wondered how it's made?

    Read More
  • collection of yellow, orange, and gold balloons
    By Elias Nash

    Why Helium Makes Your Voice High Pitched (And Makes You Feel Lightheaded)

    Besides an ideal source of lift for your balloons, helium is also ideal for making your voice high and squeaky, but how does this trick work?

    Read More
  • A small model dinosaur fossil
    By Kristeen Cherney

    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
  • person putting aluminum foil into a mircowave
    By Elias Nash

    Why Does Aluminum Foil Spark When You Put It In A Microwave But Not An Oven?

    If you've spent enough time using a microwave, you've probably accidentally put in aluminum foil at least once, so what causes all those sparks?

    Read More
  • An earthworm is seen in  is seen in extreme closeup after being scanned by an electron microscope
    By Joe Roberts

    The Terrifying Appearance Of Earthworms Under A Microscope Is Straight Out Of A Sci-Fi Movie

    Earthworms are known more for being slimy and gross than for their beauty, but they take on a new level of revolting under the microscope.

    Read More
  • A woman in a blanket drinking tea
    By Eric James Beyer

    Why Women Often Feel Colder Than Men

    If you've ever noticed that you seem to be colder than the men around you, they're not overheating. There's a biological reason you're chilly.

    Read More
  • illustration of deer freezing in front of car headlights
    By Elias Nash

    If You've Ever Had A Deer Freeze In Front Of Your Car, Here's Why

    If you've ever driven your car on a rural road at night, there's a chance that you've encountered a startled deer, but why does it just stand there?

    Read More
  • A bee flying above a purple flower
    By Eric James Beyer

    How Slow-Motion Cameras Solved The Most Annoying Myth About Bumblebees

    For decades a popular myth persisted that bee flight was impossible, but high-speed photography has revealed the secret behind bee flight.

    Read More
  • A hang attached to two wires above a polygraph needle
    By Eric James Beyer

    Why Lie Detector Tests Aren't As Accurate As You Think

    In law enforcement, national security, and pop culture, the lie detector is the gold standard of truth, but how reliable are its results really?

    Read More
  • A close-up photo of a blue human eye against a dark background
    By Joe Roberts

    If You've Ever Felt Like Someone's Watching You, Here's Why

    There aren't many things more unsettling than the feeling that you're being watched, but can you trust this feeling, and what causes it?

    Read More
  • Rain drops fall on a black umbrellas against a green background
    By Joe Roberts

    That 30 Percent Chance Of Rain Doesn't Mean What You Think It Does

    Weather forecasts are an everyday fact of life but there's at least one aspect of them that you're probably misinterpreting.

    Read More
  • A tiny jumping spider
    By Eric James Beyer

    The Way Spiders See Is Super Complicated

    Despite their eight eyes, most spiders have terrible vision, but there are a few that have shockingly capable vision which they use for hunting.

    Read More
  • U.S. Agent John Walker preparing for a fight in
    By Tiffany Betts

    We Figured Out How High John Walker Can Jump In Thunderbolts*

    Superheroes, by definition, have super abilities, but with the power of science, and a bit of math, we can quantify how super they really are.

    Read More
  • Woman looking annoyed about her hair being greasy and oily
    By Tiffany Betts

    The Big Reason Your Hair Still Feels Dirty After Taking A Shower (And It's Not Your Shampoo Or Conditioner's Fault)

    If you've ever taken a shower and after washing your hair it still came out greasy, the problem may not be your shampoo, it may be your water.

    Read More
  • A blurred and stretched image of a watch
    By Eric James Beyer

    Why Time Seems To Slow Down During Stressful Events

    If you've ever been in an adrenaline-inducing situation, you may be familiar with the phenomenon of time dilation, but what's actually happening?

    Read More
  • A red sea star on the ocean floor
    By Eric James Beyer

    Why Colors Change The Deeper You Swim In Water

    If you've been in the ocean, you may have noticed that red objects tend to lose their color under water, and there's a good reason for that.

    Read More
  • Man working with two monitors and a laptop with a lamp on while it's dark outside
    By Tiffany Betts

    The Reason You're A Night Owl Might Not Be Your Fault

    Do you find yourself staying up late every night because you're not getting tired until well after midnight? It might not be entirely your fault.

    Read More
  • house sparrow taking flight
    By Elias Nash

    Why Do Birds Fly Into Windows?

    One of the most heartbreaking sounds a homeowner or renter can hear is the thump of a bird striking a window, but why does this even happen?

    Read More
  • sculpture of Neanderthal woman
    By Elias Nash

    What If Neanderthals Still Existed Today?

    The Neanderthals, have been gone for about 40,000 years now, but we can at least imagine what life might be like if they were still here.

    Read More
  • 3D illustration of a T. rex
    By Elias Nash

    What If T. Rex Had Long Arms?

    Of all the predators to walk the Earth, none were as fearsome as the T. rex, but how would the king of the lizards fare if it didn't have short arms?

    Read More
  • Woman in her car with her hand on her head and a look of confusion on her face
    By Tiffany Betts

    If You Can't Remember Your Drive Home, Science Has An Answer For That

    Ever driven somewhere you've been to hundreds of times before and completely lose all track of time and space? Don't worry, you're not alone.

    Read More
  • A pair of black plastic sunglasses with dark lenses are positioned on a rustic wooden plank table.
    By Joe Roberts

    The Myth About Sunglasses You Shouldn't Believe

    There's no question that everyone looks cooler in a pair of dark sunglasses, but those dark shades could be doing you more harm than good.

    Read More
  • Paul Atreides and other characters wearing stillsuits in Dune
    By Mina Nakatani

    Dumb Things Everyone Overlooks In Dune

    "Dune" has long been a famous sci-fi franchise, and the movies have only made it more popular. Narratively, it's impressive, but how accurate is its science?

    Read More
  • A cobalt blue lake and sandy shore with green trees lining it
    By Eric James Beyer

    The Great Lakes Don't Technically Have Tides Like The Ocean, Here's Why

    The water levels in the the Great Lakes can fluctuate significantly over the course of a day, but none of those changes are driven by the tides.

    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