Here's What Could Happen To Our Solar System After The Sun's Fiery Death
Although we don't have to worry about it for a few billion years, the sun is inexorably dying, the only question is what's left after it's gone.
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What Science Says About The Largest Solar Radiation Storm In 20 Years
Radiation storms are nothing to sniff at, big ones can take out vital satellites, which is why scientists and astronauts take notice when they occur.
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Here's What A Fireball Looks Like Tearing Through The Sky (And The Science Behind It)
2026 has started off with bright flashes of light in the sky — fireballs, a surprisingly common phenomenon that is often a once-in-a-lifetime sight to see.
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The Biggest Scientific Breakthroughs Of 2025
2025 saw many advancements in many fields, from medicine and genetics, to environmental science or artificial intelligence. Here are some of the most impactful.
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Scientists Say 'Cloud-9' Discovery Could Unlock Secrets About The Dark Universe
Scientists, peering 7 billion years back into the past, have discovered something that may help us better understand the nature of the universe.
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Scientists Finally Confirmed The Existence Of Runaway Black Holes
Black holes are the most massive objects in the universe, and you definitely don't want to run into one, but there's a chance one may run into you.
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The Number Of Starlink Satellites That Have Fallen Out Of The Sky Might Surprise You
There's no question that Starlink has brought the internet to many hard-to-reach communities, but the number of satellites it loses may shock you.
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The 13 Biggest Asteroids To Ever Hit Planet Earth
While Earth was famously hit by a meteor that killed off the dinosaurs, many others have also hit our planet, many of them leaving huge scars in their wake.
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Biology (9)
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The Underrated Spice That Can Help Prevent Depression
Due to a link between depression and inflammation, scientists have been finding new avenues of prevention, with this spice being one of the most unexpected.
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The Strange Mushroom That Makes You See Tiny People
Certain mushrooms are known for being hallucinogenic, but this fungus actually makes you see people. What's more, scientists don't really understand why.
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The 'Useless' Body Part That Can Explain Why Humans Get Leg Pain
If you've experienced pain in your calf, the Achilles tendon might have seemed like the culprit, but this odd muscle might have actually been to blame.
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One Of The Best Foods To Help You Sleep Is Backed By Science
Nutrition is a vital part of getting enough sleep, and healthy food is a good start, but there are some foods that are better for sleep than others.
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The Best Way To Reduce Anger Isn't Venting Or Running
Many people think that the the best method of managing your anger is to let it all out, but that's not the case and science has a better method.
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The 10 Worst First Date Mistakes According To Science
Making a fumble on a first date can feel disastrous. Fortunately, psychology has some tips on just what to avoid in order keep the romantic spark alive.
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The Most Nutritious Vegetable In The World Could Also Prevent Cancer
Everyone tells you to eat your vegetables, but some veggies are better than others, especially when it comes to fighting diseases like cancer.
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Scientists Didn't Expect This Part Of The Body To Stay Active After Death
There's no coming back from death, but that doesn't mean that all of you goes at the same time, some parts linger on for days or even weeks.
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Scientists Still Debate The Function Of This 'Useless' Organ In Humans
Nestled in the nether regions of the nasal passage is a little-known organ that sees a lot of use in other animals but seems to be useless in humans.
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The Mysterious 'Blue Hole' That Has Scientists Buzzing
Around the world are deep holes in otherwise shallow waters, the most famous is the Great Blue Hole in Belize, but we've recently found the deepest.
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Scientists Can't Quite Believe What This Cow Did With A Broom
The ability to use tools is one of the defining characteristics of humanity, but there are also lots of cases in the animal world, even in cows.
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Scientists Don't Quite Believe What Happened To California's Joshua Trees
The Joshua tree is one of the most iconic desert-dwelling plants in the United States, and the stunt they pulled last fall has some scientists shook.
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This Dinosaur Discovery Made Scientists Rethink How They Lived
There's more that we don't know about dinosaurs than things that we do, but we're still discovering new things about how they lived their lives.
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The Unexpected Reason Dinosaur Skulls Had These Bizarre Holes
There's a lot we still don't know about dinosaurs, but we may have an answer to why these prehistoric creatures had mysterious holes in their skulls.
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Scientists Are Releasing Wasps Into US Forests — Here's Why
Forestry officials in the US are releasing non-native species of parasitic wasps into our forests by the thousands, but there's a good reason why.
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The Dinosaur Egg Discovery That Hid A Surprise No One Saw Coming
When scientists found these dinosaur eggs, they didn't only uncover a shiny surprise, but they also stumbled upon all-new insights about where dinosaurs roamed.
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The Deadly Mushroom Outbreak In California That's Linked To 3 Fatalities
Following heavy rains in California, highly toxic mushrooms have been spreading, causing of one of the most deadly mushroom outbreaks in the state.
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Science Explains Why The Panama Sea Stopped 'Breathing' In 2025
The Panama Sea has been "breathing" for thousands of years, until 2025. Though exact details are scarce, scientists believe this global problem is to blame.
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The 4th Longest River In The World Is Right Here In The United States
Many different countries have long rivers, and the U.S. is no exception, but that river is more complicated and unique than you might have expected.
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The Unexpected Reason Sauropod Dinosaurs Swallowed Stones
Sauropods were some of the most massive creatures to ever live, and many researchers and scientists believe they needed to swallow rocks to survive.
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The Surprising Object That Will Soon Become The World's Largest Artificial Reef
Artificial reefs are more important than ever given the global threat posed by climate change, and Florida is set to make the world's largest.
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Why People Are Putting Cardboard In Their Gardens
A garden is something that diligently cared for and tended to, so why is it suddenly so popular to put your old cardboard in your flower beds?
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The Fascinating Reason Scientists Are Giving Cockroaches Tiny, High-Tech Backpacks
Cockroaches are generally considered to be nuisances, but some scientists are giving them high-tech upgrades in the form of electronic backpacks.
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The 'Exploding Tree' Phenomenon Explained By Science
Thanks to a viral social media post, 'exploding trees' have been a hot topic, but the phenomenon probably isn't exactly what you're thinking.
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How To Convert hPa To Altitude
When given a measure of atmospheric pressure, calculating the corresponding altitude at which that pressure would be experienced is rather simple.
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The Strange Story Behind The Fascinating Discovery Of X-Rays
X-rays are such a fundamental part of our modern technological landscape that it's kind of surprising to learn that their discovery was accidental.
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Technology (1)
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Why Scientists Say This Humanoid Robot Is 'Super Human'
The idea of human-like robots is a dominant one in science fiction, but this real robot is pushing boundaries, defying the physical restraints of being human.
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