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.
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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.
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The Tragic Story Of The Scientist Destroyed By Her Own Discoveries
Though Marie Curie's discovery of radium broke barriers and advanced science, it wasn't all positive. In fact, it ultimately led to her undoing.
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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.
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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 is also a potential death trap.
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The Bible And Science Agree About More Than You Probably Realize
You may not realize it, but the two seemingly separate viewpoints of our natural world provided by science and the Bible may have some common ground.
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4 Bright Objects In Space That Aren't Actually Stars
On a dark and clear night, the sky can seem filled with stars, some shining brighter than others. But a few of those bright objects aren't actually stars.
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The Real Reason The Ocean Is (Mostly) Blue
The ocean can be many colors, but for the most part it's deep blue. But why? And what's up with green or brown or red water?
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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.
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5 Ancient Artifacts That Are Made From Meteorites
Strange metallic rocks have been falling from the sky for millennia, and sometimes those rocks are turned into surprising items.
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5 Most Stunning Discoveries Archeologists Ever Found In Greece
Ancient Greece has long held the fascination of both the public and archaeologists, and for good reason. These incredible discoveries are really just the start.
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What We Know About The Animals Evolving At Chernobyl
The Chernobyl nuclear power plant has been abandoned by humans for decades, but the animals never left. The ways they have been adapting are surprising.
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The Animal With The Most Powerful Punch Could Fit Inside Your Pocket
There are plenty of scary creatures on Earth (and especially in the ocean), but one of the most powerful might come as a surprise. After all, it's pretty tiny.
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5 Biggest Precious Material Deposits Ever Found
Earth is packed full of precious materials, oftentimes concentrated into specific deposits. Here are some of the largest of those known deposits.
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5 Times Scientists Fought Back Against Invasive Species And Actually Won
Invasive species can be quite dangerous, putting entire ecosystems at risk with just their simple presence. But sometimes, researchers are able to fight back.
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Giant Footprints Reveal Another Hadrosaur Larger Than T-Rex
While the T-Rex is famous for its fearsome stature, recent research has shown that it wasn't actually the largest dinosaur. Nowhere near it, in fact.
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Details Most People Don't Know About Life On The ISS
Life in space is very different from life on Earth; that much is pretty obvious. But what does the regular routine of an astronaut actually look like?
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Not Even A Nuclear Blast Could Stop One 290 Million-Year-Old Tree Species
The destruction wrought on Japan by the atomic bomb in 1945 can't be understated. Yet, these trees somehow survived to become symbols of peace and hope.
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The Longest Cave System In The World Is Right In Kentucky
Caves are pretty fascinating places, and larger caves might be even more interesting. In any case, this huge cave system has quite a bit going for it.
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Top 5 Coolest Things The Curiosity Rover Has Found On Mars
The Curiosity rover has been carrying out its mission on Mars for many years, and it's made some pretty cool discoveries. Here are a few of them.
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What If The T-Rex Was Alive Today?
Dinosaurs are really big parts of the popular imagination, and that's especially true of the T-Rex. But what would the world be like if they were still around?
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The 5 Youngest Planets Ever Discovered
Exoplanets present quite a few mysteries (and potential answers to long-standing questions) for astronomers. And that's especially true of young exoplanets.
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When Did Earth Get Its Moon
The moon is Earth's longtime, familiar companion, the story of when and how it got there is actually a bit of an unanswered question in astronomy.
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Why The Moon's Atmosphere Is So Different From Earth's
The fact that you can't breathe on the moon probably isn't surprising. That said, the moon does have an atmosphere; it's just very different than Earth's.
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The Story Of The Astronaut Who Returned From Space To Find His Country Didn't Exist
The fall of the Soviet Union was a hugely consequential event in history, but it also had some strange side effects that might not be as well known.
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How DNA Evidence Finally Exposed The Potential Identity Of Jack The Ripper
The case of Jack the Ripper is one of the most infamous unsolved murder cases in history, and DNA analysis might have revealed a suspect. But there's a catch.
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The Worst Part Of The Chernobyl Disaster Isn't What You Think
Chernobyl is an infamous disaster that's also become something of a cautionary tale. But as it turns out, there's a chance it could have been avoided.
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