9 Worst Math Blunders Of All Time
It's easy to doubt that the things taught in math classes are important to everyday life, but in reality, small mathematical errors have proven catastrophic.
Read MoreIt's easy to doubt that the things taught in math classes are important to everyday life, but in reality, small mathematical errors have proven catastrophic.
Read MoreIt's popularly understood that no one can hear you scream in space, and yet, scientists have captured some pretty strange noises emanating from the cosmos.
Read MoreThe Milky Way galaxy is famous for the light it trails through the sky, but many people have probably never seen it. Here's the reason why that is.
Read MoreLooking at images of Earth from space, you might have noticed a conspicuous lack of stars, but it turns out there's a good reason for that.
Read MoreGiven just how big space is, the solar system seems like it shouldn't be too mysterious. But there are actually plenty of questions that took years to solve.
Read MoreGardening seems like the kind of thing that would only happen on Earth, not high in the sky, but plants can (and do) grow out in space. Here's how that works.
Read MoreMany people hold Pluto close in their hearts and refuse to abandon the assertion that it is a planet, although science doesn't see it that way.
Read MoreEven though humans have been looking at the night sky for millenia, not everyone sees the same sky. Not even the constellations are same for everyone.
Read MoreSpace is a pretty fascinating place, but it's also a very strange one. After all, there are quite a few mysteries that scientists have yet to properly explain.
Read MoreThe Great Lakes are among the largest lakes in the world, but despite their size, it's highly unlikely that you'll ever encounter a shark in them.
Read MoreMany species, including humans, have vestigial organs that are thought to be useless. But this specific structure might actually be doing more than you know.
Read MoreThe appendix might be known as one of the most famously useless organs, but research says that it might be undeserving of such a reputation.
Read MoreIt's often been said that dogs see the world in black and white, but that's not exactly the case. The truth of the matter is a bit more nuanced.
Read MoreIf you've spent any time researching big cats, you've likely come across the hybrids ligers and tigons, but what exactly sets these two cats apart?
Read MoreIt can be hard to distinguish between an alligator and a crocodile, but does that mean that they have enough in common to make crocogator babies?
Read MoreSleep is a time of rest and relaxation, but there are actually some vital bodily functions that your body simply cannot do while you're sleeping.
Read MoreLiving in outer space comes with all sorts of problems that you may not have considered, like some bodily functions just don't work the same.
Read MoreMankind has spent decades exploring space and studying its effects on the body, but they're only just understanding life under the waves.
Read MoreWe all know what it's like to have a good cry about something, but why do humans actually cry when emotional? And do other animals do the same thing?
Read MoreIf you've ever had to kill a spider, you've likely noticed that all of them curl up their legs when they die, so what exactly is going on here?
Read MoreWhile it might seem obvious that a person with blindness would only perceive blackness, the reality of the situation is actually more nuanced.
Read MoreHigh in the Himalayas is a group of people, the Sherpa, that doesn't seem to be adversely affected by the extreme altitude, and scientists know why.
Read MoreAmerica's most famous marsupial, the opossum, is renowned for its ability to escape danger by feigning death, but what's really happening here?
Read MoreDiamonds have a reputation as one of the hardest materials known to man, which is undoubtedly true, but they're not as tough as you think they are.
Read MoreZiploc bags, whether name brand or generic, are a ubiquitous part of American kitchens, but you may want to keep your baggies out of the microwave.
Read MoreAs electric vehicles become more common on the roads, people are becoming more familiar with them, but few know how different their batteries are.
Read MoreLithium is at the center of a lot of current technologies, and as such, there's a considerable demand. But there are quite a few factors that go into its price.
Read MoreAs far as immutable facts go, the number of continents would seem to be one of them, but is there another continent hiding in plain sight?
Read MoreDespite how cute they are, mice aren't a pest you want in your house, partially because they're smarter than you think and can outsmart your traps.
Read MoreOne of Florida's most popular attractions is its resident bottle nosed dolphins, and some tour companies have found a way to guarantee you see them.
Read MoreNobody likes gnats and some of the worst are fungus gnats that can infest your garden and ruin your crop, but at least they're easy to get rid of.
Read MoreThe Sahara is known for being one of the driest places on Earth, but in fact, it can actually flood. Those floods aren't necessarily a good thing, though.
Read MoreAmong the birds of the world, it is usually the males who have the brightest feathers and the females who are the most drab, but why is this so?
Read MoreJurassic Park undoubtedly a modern classic, but it did take some liberties with its depictions of dinosaurs, in particular the Velociraptors.
Read MoreDaddy longlegs spiders are fairly common in the United States and are the subject of a popular myth that's probably more of a misconception.
Read MoreThere are quite a few things that pose a threat to the ecosystem, and deforestation might be one of the worst offenders. Here's a look as to why.
Read MoreThe giant panda is one of the most iconic and beloved animals in the world, but honestly, it's a wonder they're still around for us to appreciate.
Read MoreEveryone knows that herbivores only eat plants, right? Actually, that's not always the case, but who's eating the meat and why are they eating it?
Read MoreMost people would have a hard time distinguishing a leopard from a jaguar, but they're entirely different species with unique behaviors.
Read MoreAlongside all the beauty of a hike through the woods comes the added hassle of having to remove all those spiky seeds from your clothes.
Read MoreKoalas have a reputation as one of the dimmest mammals currently living, and given their preferred food source, it's a wonder they're even alive.
Read MoreIf you've ever been told you have the memory of a goldfish, you probably didn't take it kindly, but you may have actually been paid a compliment.
Read MoreThe reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone has been hailed as a success by many biologists, but others claim the effects are a bit more nuanced.
Read MoreHoney is unquestionably one of nature's greatest inventions, sweetening up all manner of foods, but why do bees make this sticky syrup anyway?
Read MoreFew weather phenomena pack as much power as a tornado, that's why it pays to be aware of the different levels of tornado forecasts issued by the NWS.
Read MoreIf you happen to be enjoying the nature in Indiana this summer, keep your eyes to the treetops to spot this striking and small rare bird.
Read MoreThe monstrous terror bird once roamed the earth, but it didn't manage to survive into the modern day. If it did, though, the world might look quite different.
Read MoreIt's well-known that squirrels bury acorns to help them survive the winter, but how exactly do they decide on which to hoard and which to eat?
Read MoreAmong the great apes, gorillas stand out as the most massive, but there's one subspecies of gorilla in particular that is larger than all the rest.
Read MoreThe range of the Barbary lion once stretched from the shores of Morocco to the Red Sea in Egypt, but today they are all gone thanks to one species.
Read MoreWith their enchanting evening glow, fireflies are one of the most iconic aspects of suburban American life, but how does this light actually work?
Read MoreEven though the dodo is the poster bird for human-driven extinction, the great auk stands as a better warning for the dangers of careless hunting.
Read MoreIf you're a dog owner, you've probably noticed that your furry companion seems to be a good judge of character, but how does your dog know this?
Read MoreIf you have a car, you've likely had an encounter with a seemingly suicidal squirrel running in front of your car, but what drives this behavior?
Read MoreHidden in the jungles of Indonesia is a plant that doesn't live off of the sun, instead it gains its sustenance through parasitizing its neighbors.
Read MoreWhen it comes to big cats like lions or tigers, it's easy to think that all of them pose a danger to humans. But in this case, the opposite is actually true.
Read MoreBefore the Spanish introduced modern horses to the New World, horses roamed wild in North America, then they disappeared, but we're not sure why.
Read MoreOf extinct Ice Age animals, woolly mammoths are probably one of the most famous. But if they were still around, then our world would look pretty different.
Read MoreAt one point in the history of the U.S. one bird so dominated the skies that its flocks numbered in the tens of millions, but by 1914, it was gone.
Read MoreThough gold and diamonds are precious materials, they're nowhere near the most expensive thing in the universe. In fact, the numbers aren't even close.
Read MoreWhen it comes to moving around, most things rely on pushing against the ground or the air or the water, so how do rockets do it in outer space?
Read MoreIf you've ever seen a rocket launch, you've surely noticed the massive white clouds they generate, which isn't smoke, but something more surprising.
Read MoreOther than Earth, no other planet has been studied as much as our neighbor Mars, but despite that, we only recently discovered what it sounds like.
Read MoreAirliners go just about everywhere in the world, but despite advances in air travel, there's still one place that a commercial jet won't take you.
Read MoreCremation is a popular alternative to burial that's becoming more common, but just how long does the whole process take from start to finish?
Read MoreIf you live under an air traffic corridor you've likely seen clouds behind airplanes, but are these toxic chemicals or something more benign?
Read MoreEggs are a common staple in kitchens around the world, but they're not the only egg-laying domestic bird, so how come no one eats turkey eggs?
Read MoreThe well-known IQ test has a dubious legacy thanks in part to its heavy racial and ethnic biases, but some have taken it to even darker places.
Read MoreGetting to space isn't cheap, but SpaceX has built a reputation for getting there affordably, so how much does it cost to launch one of their rockets?
Read MoreThere are few terrestrial hobbies that are as thrilling as exploring the dark recesses of a cave, but spelunking comes with some hidden dangers.
Read MoreYou may have heard that the sun will swallow the Earth in 5 billion years, but the planet will be uninhabitable a few billion years before that.
Read MoreFlying cars have been a vision of the future since the Wright brothers got off the ground, but that future appears to be just around the corner.
Read MoreModern cars are loaded with technological innovation that can sometimes defy explanation, for instance, what's with the shark fins on cars today?
Read MoreTunnel boring machines have been in operation for over 200 years and they operate on the same basic principles today as they did back then.
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