Despite being “black” and a “hole”, a black hole is not a dark, empty space. In his theory of relativity, Einstein predicted how black holes are...
[dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_v1lP”] What if Jupiter gained just a little bit more mass during its formation period, and then ignited to become a star...
On August 17, 1996, the Delventhal family, a family of five from Pittsburgh, was reaching the end of their nine day canoe trip in Algonquin Park, Canada. After setting...
In the summer of 1981, the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Kansas City was one of the most exciting places in the city. Its massive lobby, elegant design, and famous suspended...
When a SpaceX spacecraft intentionally crashed into the Moon during testing, it sparked plenty of online jokes about Elon Musk “leaving his mark” on our...
Something is happening beneath Antarctica that most people never think about. Under a sheet of ice larger than Europe sits a hidden landscape of mountains, valleys, and...
Humanity is already filling the space around our planet with machines. Around Earth, thousands of satellites are currently circling above us, each one serving a...
Imagine waking up to the most shocking announcement in human history. Not that an asteroid is heading toward Earth. Not that a supervolcano is about to erupt. But that...
What could be the most brutal way for an insect to die? Being struck out of the air by a predator? Snatched in a split second by a reptile’s tongue? Or something far...
The Bermuda Triangle has long been one of the most famous “mystery zones” on Earth. Over the years, it has been linked to disappearing ships, strange weather patterns...
If you see the water do this, get out fast. If you don’t, you might get caught in a riptide. What are the warning signs? And which direction should you swim if you...
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They Fought Hand to Hand Because Guns Were Banned, and People Still Died on That Border
On that border, soldiers patrol without guns. Both sides agreed to it, a rule meant to stop a disagreement from becoming a shooting war. And in 2020, along the disputed...
Scroll down to watch our video. Where would I be without you, Mr. Mittens? It’s not a meme; it’s a fact: We can’t live without cats. Do you know why...
“Below the thunders of the upper deep, Far, far beneath in the abysmal sea, his ancient, dreamless, uninvaded sleep The Kraken sleepeth” That’s right. It’s...
Drowning is often imagined as a dramatic struggle, with someone waving their arms and calling for help. But the reality is much different. Many drowning victims...
When most people think of bats, they picture small, shadowy creatures fluttering through the night sky. But what if someone told you there was a bat with a wingspan...
The world gets 80% of its energy from fossil fuels. But based on our current levels of consumption, we could run out of oil and gas in the next 50 years. And in 100...
Cape buffalo are among the most dangerous animals found in Africa. These massive mammals can stand up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) tall and weigh as much as 870 kilograms...
No more vast, barren deserts. Because we are going to turn them all into lush, green farmlands. How would we go about bringing new life to hot deserts? How much would...
Paul Hayward seemed destined for a very different future. A talented Australian rugby player, a skilled boxer with Olympic ambitions, and a devoted husband and father...
