12 Fascinating Books on History’s Most Notorious Diseases
Get a better sense of how illnesses have shaped history with these gripping reads about history’s most notorious diseases.
Get a better sense of how illnesses have shaped history with these gripping reads about history’s most notorious diseases.
The humanities aren't in first place.
Lucy walked on her own two feet. Scientists weren’t expecting that.
Western scientists have doubted the existence of everything from the rhinoceros to the gorilla.
There’s more to this spooky pseudo-science than simply turning lead into gold.
Science reinforces that it’s never too late to stop smoking.
Studying chronic pain in cats just got easier thanks to these cute accessories.
The nagging pain in your neck may feel tight, but it's knot what you think.
A study determined the horror titles that are most likely to get players’ hearts racing.
Queen Elizabeth II, Winston Churchill, and FDR once owned one of Fleming's penicillin mold samples. Now you can, too.
The world’s tallest peak is experiencing an 89,000-year-long growth spurt.
You’ve likely heard of fight or flight, but a third reaction—to freeze—is misunderstood by many.
A new study shows that octopuses become bosses and fish become subordinates when the two species hunt together.
Scientists examined microscopic fossils in the tombstone and suggest the jet-black slab with an English knight’s insignia could have come only from one place.
If you experience a violent reaction to Moo Deng’s cuteness, you’re not alone.
Scientists warn that the loss of the Thwaites Glacier could raise global sea levels by 25 inches.
Can an octogenarian really just collapse from the wear and tear of life?
Good news for anyone who hates raking their lawn: You don’t have to.
The deadly fungus has decimated bat populations across North America. But recently, scientists have found reasons to hope their efforts to save bats are working.
Scientists just observed a powerful solar storm that could carry the northern lights over the lower 48 in the near future.
Golden lettuce isn’t just pretty—it’s good for you, too.
In the latest episode of The List Show, we’re tackling some fun facts—and the occasional harsh truth—about the careers you imagined for yourself as a kid.
The debate over gas vs. electric stoves is hotter than ever. But according to some professional chefs and scientists, there’s a clear frontrunner.
Stainless steel has a secret ingredient that makes it highly resistant to rust.