When it comes to the question of which planet humanity could one day call home, the obvious choice might seem to be Mars. But surprisingly, Venus might actually be a...
Whether you’re at the gym, at home with a broken air conditioner or having a bite of some spicy food, you could be sweating right now. Wouldn’t it be nice to leave that...
When people think about continents, they usually imagine something permanent and unchanging. Borders shift, countries rise and fall, but the land itself feels solid. Yet...
Order some rain for your dry lawn, cancel the upcoming tornado, schedule a week of sunshine for your vacation… What if we could manipulate the weather just like...
The moon has been our friendly neighbour in the sky for billions of years. It has guided us home, kept us on time, protected us, propelled us into space and has even...
Imagine shrinking Earth to the size of a small ball to reveal just how vast the Universe is. If it were 12 centimeters wide, Jupiter would stretch over a meter across...
It’s the terrorizing stuff of an anxiety-riddled movie plot. A house break-in can be very traumatic, and leave you feeling vulnerable. It can even threaten your...
If you ever find yourself exploring the ocean, there are plenty of hazards you would expect. Sharks, jellyfish, strong currents, and unpredictable waters all come to...
What does wealth look like to you? Is it a hundred dollars? A thousand dollars? A million dollars? We can always go higher. But how much is too much? In today’s...
A massive earthquake knocks you off your feet. There’s a blinding flash of white, and then you see a tsunami of lava rising on the horizon. A nuclear reaction has...
Our water supply is limited. By the year 2025, 66% of humans around the world might face water shortages. But I know where to find delicious fresh water. The toilet...
Mount Rushmore is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the United States. Every year, millions of visitors travel to South Dakota to admire the enormous faces of...
This blue, marble-like planet looks just like Earth. But only five seconds on this hostile death-orb would kill you. Welcome to HD 189733b. This planet is enormous. Even...
It sounds impossible today, but in the 1930s, a Nazi movement existed inside the United States. While Nazi Germany was rising in Europe, American supporters of Adolf...
Most of us grew up learning that humans have five senses: sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell. These senses help us experience the world every day, whether we are...
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...
What’s shiny, liquid, conducts electricity and is also the surname of a legendary rock star? You guessed it, mercury. This naturally occurring element has a lot of...
Ever had a freshly cooked steak, delivered straight from the International Space Station? Let me tell you — it’s not going to be what you might expect. You must be...
We all know our time here is limited. But we don’t know by how much. Are we better off not knowing when we’ll die? Or would a countdown help us all to lead...
Your body is shaking and you’re feeling nauseous. There’s a sharp pain in your chest, and with each passing moment, it gets harder and harder to breathe. And...
