Space is a dangerous place, not least because there's nowhere to go, that's why even disastrous experiments can sometimes be viewed as a success.
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The James Webb Space Telescope allows astronomers to see into the far reaches of the universe, but it's also provided some of the most stunning views of space.
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Sometimes you do a thing just to see what happens afterwards, such is the case of NASA's DART mission which launched a spacecraft into an asteroid.
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Distinct smells have been associated with certain diseases, but the association has been difficult to explain. But now they might become a diagnostic tool.
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Scientists studying how humans acclimate to the extremely low pressures of Mount Everest were shocked at the response of the brain and body.
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Let's face it, most of us aren't eating as well as we could, which explains why supplements are so popular, you can get too much of a good thing.
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Research subjects were asked to answer a question with an obvious answer, but something strange happened when everyone else gave the wrong answer.
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Though there's plenty to be said about bizarre experiments conducted by the U.S. military, other countries also conducted their own horrific (and lethal) tests.
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The shower is where you go when it's time to get clean, but you may have something in your shower that's grosser than the funk you're washing off.
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The first nuclear bomb was detonated over New Mexico in the 1940s, only it didn't go according to plan and civilians ended up paying the price.
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Nobody likes to be in pain, but for millions of people, the seed of one of the most painful medical conditions could be sleeping in their bodies
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When people seal themselves away for long periods without access to time information, strange things start to happen to their temporal perception.
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After being administered two lethal injections, Christa Pike could still be heard breathing. Here are the theories as to why her execution might have failed.
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Aside from lifestyle similarities, there aren't many commonalities between tribal African and South American peoples, unless you look at their poop.
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Your skin and finger nails are good indicators of your general health, but there's another part of the body that most don't associate with health.
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Feeling pain in your head or your chest can be a scary sensation, but there's another part of your body you need to pay attention to as well.
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When you get a nosebleed, there's a common way you might try to alleviate it, but in reality, there's a far safer way to deal with such a situation.
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As a discipline, science is always moving forward and discovering new things, like the potential new organ that might be lurking in our bodies.
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Among all the worry over contaminated lettuce causing violent diarrhea, some people are even washing their bagged lettuce, which might be a bad idea.
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When studying ancient cultures like the Roman Empire, there's a lot we already know, but then again, there's always more to uncover as well.
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Back in the 1960s, scientists found an illusion that only seemed to work on affluent westerners, but new research is calling that into question.
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If you've spent any time browsing exercise social media, you've come across some big claims about muscle recovery, some of which are debatable.
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There's a feeling you get when learning where knowledge seems to rush into you all at once and you just 'get it,' and science has an explanation.
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Nosebleeds are annoying, and a little frightening, but you may have heard a myth about the potential origin of nosebleeds that just isn't true.
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Ancient samples of human waste isn't just gross; it actually says a lot about humanity's past. But it might also play a part in humanity's future.
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In the 1960s, the US Navy was experimenting with deep-water habitats, the body to its limits, but a tragic accident in 1969 shut the project down.
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The death penalty is a controversial subject which many consider to be a cruel and unusual punishment, especially since it simulates drowning.
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For many, snoring is a sometimes thing that doesn't carry any significance, keep that in mind if you hear that snoring always implies something more.
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Keeping your body running smoothly after 40 is a full-time job, so when you find a simple appliance that helps your brain you want to know more.
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There's a lot we know about the human body and what it's constituent parts look like, despite that, there's still a lot we continue to discover.
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Even though our bodies are doing most of the work under the skin, your hair and skin can tell you a lot about your health, as can this body part.
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Psychological studies of the 1960s were on a different level, including one Harvard study that may have played a hand in something horrific.
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Given that farts are taboo almost everywhere, they leave a lot of room for myths to spring up, but not all of these beliefs are backed by science.
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Though there are a number of tests to quantify health, this particular one is actually rather holistic, making it a decent measure of longevity.
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When it comes to external human anatomy, there's nothing you'll find on one side that's not on the other, but inside it's a different story.
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If you've been surprisingly gassy, this habit might be to blame, introducing more air and specific chemicals to your system than it's typically used to.
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Across thousands of farters and hundreds of thousands of farts, scientists discovered that one time of day was gassier than the rest: the brown hour.
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If you've ever hesitated to put food to cool in the fridge because it was too hot, you're probably a victim of a common myth regarding food safety.
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Few products have done more for food safety than plastics, but if you're reusing your plastic containers, you may be reusing more than you think.
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The Roman baths of the ancient world are renowned even today, but if you look at them too closely you might instead find yourself disgusted.
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The toxic waste left over from various tests and experiments was dumped at this fort, possibly leading to detrimental long-term effects on people in the area.
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If you're old enough, you remember the aggressive bubbling of hydrogen peroxide as it "cleaned" your cuts, but there's a better way to clean wounds.
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The easiest way to get rid of old meds is to flush them down the toilet, but despite the ease of this method, it's definitely not recommended.
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Corn is a classic staple of the American diet, but many people might not know the difference between the white and yellow kernels on their plate.
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Museums have a lot of fossils in storage that have never been formally identified by science, and one of them turned out to be something unexpected.
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Not all mushrooms are necessarily made equal, and poison ones in particular stand out for more reasons aside from the obvious dangers that they pose.
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One of the most meme-worthy phenomena in evolutionary biology is carcinization, the tendency of crustaceans to evolve into crab-like forms.
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When it comes to healthy, crunchy snacks, there's not much better than a fresh carrot, but how do you decide between the orange and the purple ones?
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When it comes to nutrition, protein is a non-negotiable nutrient, but just because it's good, doesn't mean that all sources are good for you.
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Have you ever been building a fence when you accidentally help rewrite an entire branch of the tree of life? Me either, but it happened in Australia.
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Our oceans, lakes, and rivers are home to billions of lifeforms that all have a common need, and our water is losing this vital natural resource.
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Life always seems to find a way, even in the most inhospitable of environments, such is the case for one newly discovered species of amoeba.
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The depths of the Earth are more mysterious than outer space, and scientists are still exploring them, though this study proved there's still far more to learn.
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Our idea of the deep ocean is that it's a mostly empty. To test that idea, researchers sent dead alligators to the sea floor to see what showed up.
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Life thrives in the open air and water where it has access to sunshine and a bounty of nutrients, but it also thrives where you wouldn't expect.
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Super El Niño is coming and there's nothing you can do to stop it! Big weather changes are coming and some scientists are sounding the alarm.
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There was a time when scientists tried to control hurricanes, and one of the first attempts got out of hand.
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When it comes to cats, looks can be deceiving, as was the case with this little feline, which flew under the radar for years before its species was identified.
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The work of science is never finished. Scientists thought a reef discovered in the '60s was dead, but when they took a closer look, they found lots of life.
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There's a specific little quirk to how we often mimic sound, as we typically account for this rule, which is actually relevant to multiple scientific fields.
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2026 has quickly become a year of both scientific accomplishments and setbacks. Still, these discoveries offer fascinating possibilities to look forward to.
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Given its elevated place in antiquity, it's no wonder that there are so many myths and legends about the Roman Empire, but not all of them are true.
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Few conflicts are as seemingly untenable as that between science and religion, but what many scientists have said about God may surprise you.
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Solar power has its share of pros and cons, and floating them in the water solves certain problems, though they're also changing their surrounding ecosystems.
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