Why Do We Get Shivers Down Our Spines?
You’re watching a scary movie or the music swells during your favorite song—the shiver up and down your spine is your body responding to a range of emotions.
2023-10-18 06:53
Why Do Airplanes Feel Like They’re Moving So Slowly?
You know planes cover hundreds of miles per hour. So why doesn't it look like they do?
2023-10-12 21:22
Koalas Aren’t Bears, So Why Do People Call Them “Koala Bears”?
If you were an 18th-century settler in Australia with no knowledge of marsupials, you just might decide to call a koala a ‘bear,’ right?
2023-10-11 04:45
8 Victorian Scientists Who Investigated Ghosts
Some 19th-century scientists embraced psychical research, while others tried to debunk the sensational stories.
2023-10-11 02:24
Audio Invasion: How the Theremin Went From Soviet Labs to Hollywood
The theremin—a spooky instrument that scored the biggest sci-fi films of the 1950s—was invented by accident.
2023-10-10 03:26
Planning a Vacation? Here’s How to Make Sure You Don’t Bring Any Bed Bugs Home With You
A study shows that bed bugs love dirty clothes. Follow these tips to keep them from hitching a ride home with you.
2023-10-05 03:56
Bummer: A Brain-Infesting Worm in Rats Can Also Attack Humans
The CDC is giving people a very good reason to wash their produce.
2023-09-30 05:22
10 Fascinating Facts About the Arctic
It’s more than ice and polar bears.
2023-09-30 04:55
Watch Rare Drone Footage of Bryde’s Whales Feeding
Scientists in New Zealand used a custom-built drone to record this rare moment.
2023-09-27 02:23
18 Surprising Facts About ‘Halloween III: Season of the Witch’
The controversial sci-fi horror film wasn’t a hit with critics or fans in 1982, but “Halloween III: Season of the Witch” has morphed into a cult classic over the years.
2023-09-20 00:27
See an Annular Solar Eclipse Cast a “Ring of Fire” in October’s Sky
In October, catch this special type of solar eclipse that occurs only once every year or two.
2023-09-19 01:16
Your Smartwatch Is Absolutely Filthy With Germs, According to Science
There's no easy way to say it, but your Fitbit might have a little poop on it.
2023-09-17 22:25