Ask almost anyone why Pluto stopped being a planet and you will hear the same confident answer: it was too small. That answer is wrong. Size was never the crime. Pluto...
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Scientists Ranked the 10 Threats Most Likely to End Humanity, and One Is Closer Than You Think
Scientists put a number on the end of the world, and the numbers are not evenly frightening. Some sit at a fraction of a percent. Others are alarmingly high. Ten...
In 1850, 94% of the world’s population lived in extreme poverty. Today, we’ve managed to bring that number down to roughly 10%. And if this trend continues...
Since its formation, the Earth has been revolving west to east on its axis. If one day our planet started rotating in the opposite direction, it would no longer be the...
Your hike has taken longer than expected, and now the forest is almost completely dark. Ahead, two round eyes suddenly appear between the trees. You stop, trying to...
You’re sitting in a small boat in the middle of a quiet lake with your fishing line stretched out into the water. Nothing about it feels threatening. Then the air...
Human history has been full of battles and wars, some big and some small. But if World War 3 were to happen, it might be humanity’s biggest battle yet. Advanced...
At first glance, it looks like a pan full of perfectly popped popcorn. But what you’re actually seeing is something far more extraordinary. These incredible images...
When people think of the deadliest animals in Africa, lions usually come to mind. They are powerful predators with razor sharp teeth and an unmatched reputation. But the...
The sky appears darker. The temperature is starting to drop. Our rivers are freezing, crops are covered in snow! People could go hungry. Is it just me, or is the Sun...
Imagine waking up one morning to find our Sun replaced by a cosmic powerhouse far stranger than anything we have seen. From giants that could swallow planets whole to...
What would happen if the United States and China went to war? It is one of the most discussed military scenarios in the world. On one side, the United States remains the...
It’s the largest star that we’ve ever discovered: UY Scuti. And if it were to replace our Sun, it would change a lot more than just the amount of sunscreen...
For generations, dogs have been celebrated as “man’s best friend.” They are known for their loyalty, affection, and strong emotional connection with...
While humans celebrate reaching a century of life some creatures are just getting started. From deep ocean depths to remote islands nature has engineered incredible...
For decades, relations between America and North Korea have run from tense highs to some interesting lows. But what happens when two superpowers decide that enough is...
Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Discover how losing thousands of satellites could instantly shut down GPS, internet, banking systems, and...
At first glance, it looks like something is wrong. A strange, floating slab of flesh rises beside a fishing boat, as if the rest of the animal is missing. But this is...
Even if you weren’t 1.5 billion km (900 million mi) away from Earth, starting a community is extremely hard. Luckily for you, we’re here to help you work out the kinks...
Some places in the Solar System have some pretty expensive rain falling on their surface. Let’s see if we could bring those home. What would it take for Earth to...
