Most insects are harmless, and many play an important role in the environment. But a small number possess painful stings, toxic venom, or defensive chemicals that can...
In the beginning, there was nothing. Well, except for you. And the Big Bang. What would the first moments of the Universe be like? What would happen over the next...
It’s still early in the 21st century. The world is moving faster than ever, and it shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. But wait a minute. Does faster mean...
Ever feel like the Earth is just too small? Well, let’s make it bigger. Much, much bigger. Welcome to a new Earth that is just as big as Jupiter. In what ways would the...
The water is rising. It’s nearly up to your neck. You’re being sucked under the surface of the river. What began as a stroll in the countryside has become...
Imagine walking out of your office during lunch and suddenly noticing people staring at the sky. A massive shadow passes overhead. At first, you think it is a small...
Imagine a world where you’re not even human. You can create universes with ease and control time. This could be a reality in an incredibly advanced, and I mean an...
Earth Day is often a reminder of how fragile our planet really is. Every system on Earth is connected in ways that are easy to overlook, from atmospheric circulation to...
Imagine walking down a busy city street and passing someone who looks almost human but not quite. They are shorter, broader, with a larger brow ridge and a more powerful...
The Universe is packed with worlds where sunsets don’t just fade into night, they bend the rules of physics. From double sunsets to glowing ice and strobing pulsars...
The year is 2061, and two engineers are arguing about the end of the universe. Can entropy, the slow universal decay of everything into disorder, ever be reversed? Can...
Buckle up. We’re going to take the orbit of this rock and kick it into high gear. Behold the Moon breaking its planetary speed limit. How would this event flood...
What if all the oceans disappeared from the Earth’s surface? What would a world with no high seas look like? What would happen to all the creatures that...
You’re enjoying a cross-country drive, but you’re getting hungry. As you pull in for gas, you notice some sushi, and it looks delicious. So you buy some to...
In the underwater world, finding a mate can require some unusual strategies. While many animals compete with strength, colors, or displays of dominance, one tiny ocean...
[dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_v1lP”] What if…. you could swim in Titan’s lakes? Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, is unique. It has its own...
Long before Hollywood got hold of the idea, two physicists put it on paper. The year was 1935, and Albert Einstein working alongside Nathan Rosen described something...
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...
Halley’s Comet is one of the most famous visitors in our Solar System. It is a massive, peanut shaped object made of ice, dust, and frozen gases, stretching roughly 15...
Maybe it was a little sad to say goodbye to your physical body, but, at least you still have your consciousness, your mind, and your memories stored safely in the cloud...
