Science

Squirrels Are Probably More Organized Than You, Study Finds

It turns out the tiny hoarders like to put away nuts like we put away groceries.

Rare Video Captures a White Giraffe and Her Baby in the Wild

This is one of only three known white-giraffe sightings.

7 Surprising Facts About the Chin

This mysterious little body part is a surprising source of controversy among researchers.

How Japan's 'Dancing' Cats Predicted a Deadly Environmental Disaster

Something was wrong with the local felines … and soon humans would get sick too.

10 Intriguing Facts About Joseph Lister

Get to know the pioneering doctor who's been called "the father of modern surgery" and the namesake of a popular mouthwash.

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English School Caretaker Discovers Medieval Coin Hoard Buried in Playground

The 128 silver coins date from the 15th and 16th centuries, and are together worth nearly $15,000.

Over Time, Couples Develop the Same Tastes—But That Doesn't Mean They're Happier

Can't stand the food your date loves? Give it a few years.

Could Aliens Ever Spot Earth?

It all depends on which exoplanet they're on.

Egyptian Archaeologists Discover 3500-Year-Old Tomb of Goldsmith to the Pharaohs

His tomb holds multiple mummies.

What Is Gluten?

In 2014, talk show host Jimmy Kimmel summed up L.A.'s consensus on the subject: "It's comparable to Satanism." But what is it?

The World's First VR Brain Surgery Is Here

Aspiring neurosurgeons may soon have a new educational tool at their disposal.

Letting Eyewitnesses Sleep Could Make For More Accurate Testimony

Eyewitness testimony is notorious for its inaccuracy, but letting witnesses rest before bringing them in front of a lineup could help reduce mistakes.

Why DNA Is So Hard to Visualize

The famous double-helix structure only tells part of the story.

The Latest on Hurricane Irma

The storm will tear through parts of Cuba and the Bahamas before making landfall in southern Florida on Sunday.

This portrait looking down on Saturn and its rings was created from images obtained by NASA's Cassini spacecraft on October 10, 2013.

9 Essential Facts About Saturn

On September 15, scientists will intentionally crash the Cassini spacecraft into Saturn. Mental Floss will be there in mission control as it happens. Here are some essential facts about Saturn to get you ready for the big event.