Washington, D.C. is more than just the capital of the United States. It is the center of American political power, home to the White House, Congress, the Supreme Court...
No country owns the Moon. Existing agreements treat outer space as shared ground, meant to be used peacefully by everyone. That sounds settled until you imagine what...
It looks like something from another planet. Rough skin, strange shapes, and a bright reddish shell that splits open like it is alive. If you saw it on a tree, you might...
Well, 25% of Europe’s primary energy is generated from gas. In Germany, for example, while a significant part of our gas is used to heat our homes, the largest...
The megalodon, the big boss of our ancient oceans, the king of all sharks, killer of whales. If you’re a fan, you’ve already witnessed our megalodon vs. mosasaur episode...
If a family member calls you from jail panicking and says they need you to wire them some money for legal fees, would you second guess them and potentially make the...
Venus is the second planet from the Sun and our nearest neighbor. At its closest approach, Venus is mere 40 million km (25 million mi) away from us. After just four...
The Strait of Hormuz has been closed for more than a month. So, what if it just NEVER reopens? Most people think they know what that looks like. Higher gas prices. You...
In a matter of days, a nearby volcano will erupt, spewing debris and lava, and decimating your city. You know that fighting fire with fire usually makes things worse...
Imagine drifting toward Saturn with nothing but a viewport between you and open space. At first, the planet seems almost peaceful, a soft golden globe wrapped in thin...
What was supposed to be a peaceful encounter with an elephant ended in tragedy when a young tourist was killed during an elephant bathing experience in Thailand. The...
TOI 849b is one of the largest rocky planets ever discovered. It’s a massive, desolate world with zero atmosphere, orbiting incredibly close to its star. Temperatures...
About 50 billion rogue planets are roaming the Milky Way with no host star to hold on to, some of them three times bigger than the Earth. They don’t give off any...
Alan Catterall arrived at work expecting another ordinary day at Pyranha Mouldings, a kayak manufacturing company in Cheshire, England. Instead, a routine cleaning task...
It begins with a single speech. Newly inaugurated for a second term, Donald Trump steps in front of cameras at the White House and announces sweeping economic measures:...
Deep beneath the Earth lies a mysterious and powerful force. A wellspring of nuclear energy which could one day rip us apart. Many scientists have found clues that...
Humans have a knack for changing the environment. Often, these projects have effects we didn’t plan for. Sometimes, it’s disastrous. And other times, it gives us energy...
Today, more people are alive on Earth than at any other point in human history. That sounds like an enormous number, but there is one figure that puts it into...
Would you ever want to buy your own planet? Even if it was just the size of a house? It could be the perfect vacation spot! Unbeatable privacy and breathtaking views...
Everybody loves a good sleep, but we probably wouldn’t enjoy it as much if we had no control over when it happened. Imagine falling into a deep sleep during a...
