If gravity were suddenly gone forever we’d all realize pretty quickly how much we’re taking this universal force for granted.
Are cubic planets possible? Could humans live on a cubic world? How would our climate change? How would gravity be affected? Could we stand it?
Out of all the planets in the Universe, Earth is clearly the best for life, right? Wrong. Earth may be great, but scientists have discovered a few worlds that could be...
This is the world 200 million years ago. No cell phones, electricity or even other humans. Would you be able to survive in this new world? Could you get yourself a pet...
Right now, only 15% of life on Earth lives in Oceans. Today, we’re gonna crank that up a notch. You, as well as all life on Earth, are moving underwater. Would we have...
Forty light years from Earth, there is a world that looks a lot like Venus. But unlike the most sweltering, hellish planet in the Solar System, this not so distant...
Nuclear weapons are the most powerful and frightening tools ever created by humanity. With over twelve thousand warheads spread across the globe, these devices hold...
A volcano is one of the most unforgiving natural phenomenons on Earth. If you were to fall into its magma-filled center, your body would quickly bubble up, and disappear...
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...
Not too far from Earth is a giant space rock that has silently played host to just twelve people in its entire history. What would happen if we put our cosmic satellite...
There are more than 2,000 satellites orbiting Earth right now. And there are about to be a lot more. But what does this mean? Endless entertainment. Non-stop...
Have you ever wondered what dinosaurs were afraid of? What creature, in the Cretaceous period, made taking a drink of water a dangerous gamble? I’m talking about...
Venus, the second planet from the Sun, is often referred to as Earth’s twin due to its similar size and gravity. However, its surface conditions are extreme...
Imagine a time of scientific and mathematical innovation, magic, and fertile land irrigated by the great Nile River. Ancient Egypt was a successful and intelligent...
Our planet has seen this before. Its ice has already melted. Water levels have risen. Ocean currents have already stopped. The last time this happened was 13,000 years...
Would you take your next vacation to this slimy beach? Well, what if most of our beaches were starting to look like this, because our oceans were quickly being taken...
Spiders are prolific. There are 45,000 species of spiders that we currently know of, and scientists estimate that there are twice that amount we haven’t discovered...
With the vastness of the Universe, everything in it seems so spread out. But some objects are closer than you might realize. Every now and then, a random interstellar...
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 Big Rip, the ultimate fate of our Universe. It will be a cosmic event that will tear apart galaxies, one by one. Stars, planets, you, everything will be eviscerated...
