A Colorful New Species Has Been Hiding In Our Aquariums For Nearly 20 Years
New species aren't always found in the densest jungles, sometimes they can be just under your nose, hiding in the aquarium in your living room.
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The Big Reason This Popular Cow Myth Is False
If you're in touch with your local folk wisdom, you may have heard a few old wives' tales in your time, but you may have wondered about this cow myth.
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This Popular Fruit Is Actually Radioactive (But You'd Have To Eat A Billion Of Them)
It's commonly known that bananas are high in potassium, a potentially radioactive element, but how radioactive are they, and can they hurt you?
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A New Fanged Animal Species Discovered In 2024 Has Two Unique Traits
It's not uncommon for unidentified animal species to be mistaken for a species we already know, which is what happened with this fanged critter.
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The Truth Behind Why Hummingbirds Seem To Be Attracted To The Color Red
Among the birding community it's commonly accepted that hummingbirds are attracted to red flowers, but is this true, and if so, why might this be?
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America's Largest Botanical Garden Is A Prized Collection Of The World's Most Beautiful Plants
If you're looking for a curated experience of the best flora on the planet, and if you're in Pennsylvania, we know just where you need to go.
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10 Animals With The Strongest Bite Force Ranked
The animal kingdom can be a terrifying place, not least because there are some sharp teeth out there. But there's more to that when it comes to a scary bite.
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What Dinosaur Eggs Really Looked Like
Figuring out what dinosaurs looked like isn't easy, and neither is figuring out what their eggs looked like, but scientists do have some clues.
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The Largest Rodent In The World Actually Eats Its Own Poop
Even though capybaras are cute and adorable, they eat their own poop on the regular, but I promise they have a really good reason for doing it!
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What's Really Hidden Under Antarctica's Ice?
Antarctica is more than the barren wasteland it seems to be. It tells us a lot about our planet, and a discovery made beneath the ice could prove vital.
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The Unnerving Reason These California Pigs Turned Neon Blue
Vibrantly colorful meat sounds like fiction, but the blue meat of these California pigs is very real. And it's the fault of a pretty dangerous substance.
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Why The World's Biggest Ape Went Extinct
Appearing in the fossil record around 2 million years ago, Gigantopithecus towered over all other ape species, but why isn't it still around?
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Yes, Baby Snails Do Have Shells. Here's What They Look Like
You probably haven't put much thought into it, but baby snails are born with tiny shells, although you may have a some difficulty seeing one.
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Scientists Dropped A Cow Carcass Into The South China Sea And Made A Fascinating Discovery
Have you ever dropped a cow into the open ocean to see what would happen? No? Us neither, but if you do, you may just make an unexpected discovery.
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What Happens When A Volcano Erupts Underwater?
When most people think of volcanoes, they tend to think of giant clouds of ash and fire, but it turns out that most volcanoes are actually underwater.
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The Insect With The Most Agonizing Sting In The World Is Smaller Than You Think
Whether it's a bee or a wasp, nobody wants to get stung by an insect, but there's one bug that outclasses all the others that you need to avoid.
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Is The Farmers' Almanac Actually Reliable?
The Farmer's Almanac has been giving advice and making predictions for over 200 years, but can you put any trust into its weather predictions?
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The Obscure Dinosaur Species That Had 500 Teeth
Dinosaurs are fascinating because of their variety and just how different they are, but nothing's ever been found quite like this Cretaceous beast.
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Stop Believing These 14 Myths About Lightning
Everyone has heard bits of advice about how to stay safe from lightning. Rubber is good, water is bad, and so on. But how much truth is there to those ideas?
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The Unexpected Reason Scientists Painted A Cow Like A Zebra
Researchers have been known to do some strange things in the name of science, but why would you ever feel the need to paint a cow like a zebra?
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A Recently Identified Jurassic Dinosaur Species Sheds Light On A 150 Million-Year-Old Mystery
When it comes to dinosaurs, it's almost always the big ones that get the fame and glory, but even the smaller ones can still solve some mysteries.
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How To Tell The Difference Between A Bird Nest And A Squirrel Nest
To the non-discerning eye, any bundle of twigs in a tree is a birds nest, but look a bit closer and what you're seeing may be a squirrel drey.
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The Unsettling Reason You Should Never Squash A Spider In Your Home
Many people have a gut instinct to kill spiders on site, despite the pest-control services they offer, but there's a better reason not to squash them.
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The Truth About What The Tyrannosaurus Rex Really Looked Like
Thanks to movies like "Jurassic Park," the image of the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex looms large in the popular imagination, but is that image wrong?
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Sea Turtles Are Thriving On This Unexpected State Coast
Although it's endangered, the Kemp's ridley sea turtles' numbers have been rebounding in recent years, they're even showing up in unexpected places.
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What Are Those Big Mosquitoes Called?
If you ever find what appears to be an oversized mosquito in your house, it's not there for your blood, in fact, it probably doesn't have a mouth.
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A Spider Species Is Turning To Cannibalism, And The Reason Might Come As A Surprise
Cannibalism among spiders isn't unheard of, black widows are named for eating their mates after all, but it's odd to see it arise as an adaptation.
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