SCIENCE

Watch Rare Drone Footage of Bryde’s Whales Feeding

Scientists in New Zealand used a custom-built drone to record this rare moment.

Bill Clinton’s administration wasn’t happy with Warner Bros. or director Robert Zemeckis.

Why the Movie ‘Contact’ Annoyed Bill Clinton

The 1997 sci-fi film was a solid hit with audiences, but the POTUS had a problem with how he was portrayed in the movie.

The cover of Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein.’

11 Surprising Facts About Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’

Here are the nuts and bolts about Mary Shelley's 200-year-old tale about what can go wrong when people play God.

NASA Is Finally Looking Into UFOs

The space agency now has an official division for investigating reports of flying objects.

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.

Why Do Goats Have Such Weird Eyes?

The shape of an animal’s pupils is a clue to its place in the food chain.

Pigs could be the next step in organ transplantation.

Scientific Progress Goes 'Oink': Part-Human Kidneys Have Been Grown in Pig Embryos

Kidney transplants my one day get an assist from porcine vessels.

Dolly the sheep created a media frenzy in 1997.

Dollymania: When Dolly the Sheep Created a ’90s Media Sensation

Dolly the sheep was the first animal cloned from a single adult cell—and raised a lot of questions about the future of human cloning.

A galaxy cluster surrounded by blue-toned cosmic microwave background radiation left over from the Big Bang.

8 Mind-Blowing Facts About the Big Bang

The birth of our universe happened at least 13 billion years ago—and you may have seen it on TV.

The Mesh Grating on Your Microwave Is Actually an Important Safety Feature

To block microwave radiation, all you need is a simple screen.

Antigen tests are a handy tool to reduce infection.

Your Expired At-Home COVID-19 Test Might Not Be Expired After All

Don't throw away that expired nose swab kit just yet.

Watch an Early Silent Film About the Theory of Relativity

In 1923, filmmakers attempted to demonstrate Einstein's theory of relativity with pistols.

10 Facts About the Portuguese Man O’ War

The Portuguese Man O' War might look like a bloated jellyfish, but it’s actually a strange amalgamation of tiny life forms.

Speech Bubble: How Scientists Working in Antarctica Inadvertently Developed a New Accent

A 2019 study of scientists over-wintering in Antarctica revealed subtle but measurable changes in the participants’ speech.

Thomas Edison: a genius who struggled with math.

6 Famous Scientists and Inventors Who Struggled With Math

Some of the world's greatest scientists have struggled with math—just like the rest of us.

Three hurricanes swirl in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean in 2010.

What’s the Difference Between Hurricanes, Cyclones, and Typhoons?

Depending on where they originate, these destructive storms go by different names.

Why Do Older People Grunt or Moan While Sitting Down or Standing Up?

It's known as "middle-aged groan," and it afflicts millions who dare try to get off the couch.

Sandhill cranes over Nebraska's Platte River.

Which Birds Are Migrating Through Your Area? This Interactive Tool Tells You

BirdCast tells you how many birds are flying overhead on a given night, which species are coming and going, and more.

On August 21, 1986, Lake Nyos produced a deadly cloud of carbon dioxide.

Killer Lakes: Why Limnic Eruptions May Be the World’s Rarest Natural Disasters

Two events in Cameroon are the only recorded instances of limnic eruptions. Scientists are trying to prevent a third.

No Sh*t: People Who Swear More May Also Be More Honest, Study Says

No, we’re not f***ing lying.

A reconstruction of Ötzi the Iceman at the South Tyrol Archaeological Museum in Italy.

13 Cool Facts About Ötzi the Iceman

Nicknamed Ötzi the Iceman, the mummified man was around 40–50 years old when he died in the Copper Age. Here are 13 surprising facts about him.

How Much Free Food Is It Socially Acceptable to Take? Finally, Science Has The Answer

How many cups of coffee are too many cups of coffee to drink in a day when it's on your employer's dime? Researchers dug down to find the answer.

The position he's in could actually increase his chances of surviving a high fall.

How Far Can You Fall and Still Survive?

How and where you land is one of the major factors in whether you get up from the ground or go 6 feet further into it

There‘s a scientific reason you love the smell of gas so much.

There’s a Scientific Reason Why Some People Love the Smell of Gasoline

If you find the pungent aroma of gas pleasant at the pump, you're not alone. Here's why fuel tickles your brain.

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