What do you get when you take an alien parasite and smush it together with a human being? Would you get to become a supercharged, head-eating anti-hero like Venom? Or...
The Earth is a dying rock and time is running out. You only have 10 years to plan your escape. How could we evacuate as many people as possible? What resources would we...
As you set out to enjoy a nature hike, the bushes start to rattle. And since it’s not a windy day, that means you have company. There is no such thing as a solitary hike...
How long can your brain live after your body dies? Could your loved ones still communicate with you? And does your body contain the zombie gene? According to a study in...
This metal can exist in all three states as a liquid, a vapor and a solid. And this toxic substance might be lurking inside you already. So what would happen if you...
Your belly button may seem useless, but this passage once kept you alive. And this is what remains of the most profound connection you’ve ever shared between you...
Who doesn’t love baths? For an hour, you can soak your worries away in a nice, relaxing bubble bath. But what about spending, oh I don’t know, 729 hours more...
If you were going for a refreshing swim, the last thing you’d expect is to suffocate from toxic gases. But when it comes to Lake Kivu, this is one dangerous body...
What is this little bump on your skin? It’s a tick. And there’s another one. Oh, no. They’re everywhere. Ticks can do more than bury their heads in...
If only there were a simple trick to stop a massive volcano from spewing out lava. Like maybe plugging it up with good old concrete. A massive volcanic explosion sends...
The two biggest planets in our Solar System in one telescope view. And catastrophe is imminent. If Jupiter and Saturn suddenly were on a collision course, which of the...
Coastal cities across the globe are planning how they will keep the sea away as it rises. One solution? Just move the city. How much would it cost? How do you lift a...
