SCIENCE

In addition to capturing spectacles millions of light years away, the James Webb Space Telescope can also show us planets like Jupiter from a fresh perspective.

What was Kleenex originally used for? The product’s fascinating history has ties to Kotex and World War I.

Mental Floss and Cheribundi have teamed up to share these six simple tips—all backed by science—for increasing and improving your rest.

While there's a common answer to the number of bones contained within the human body, it's not exactly accurate.

There's a part of your brain that almost guarantees you'll never tip over on your 10-speed again.

Though Nichelle Nichols was best known for her role as Lieutenant Uhura on 'Star Trek,' she also played a key role in the formation of NASA’s Space Shuttle Program and inspired generations of STEM leaders.

Seventy-three years after his body was discovered under strange circumstances, DNA researchers claim to know the identity of Australia's Somerton Man.

Few volcanoes had had such a dramatic and devastating impact on the world as Indonesia's Mount Tambora.

Do you put too much stock into anything labeled ‘forensic evidence’? You might be a victim of the CSI effect.

The Delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks on July 29, 2022. Here's what you need to know to catch the summer spectacle.

A poop sample from your cat or dog could be a valuable piece of data for scientists studying pet health.

Hawkins was the Steven Spielberg of his time—an artist and visionary who created an immersive world where giants still walked the Earth.