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      Science

      What If Earth Had a Global Hyperloop Network?

      November 24, 2018
      Body

      What If You Had 100 Plastic Surgeries?

      December 28, 2021
      Science

      What If All the Sea Water Becomes Fresh Water

      January 7, 2019
      Science

      Diving Into a Black Hole: Adventure or an Abyss?

      March 28, 2018
      Cosmos

      8 Stunning Ways Solar Eclipses Look Across the Solar System

      July 17, 2025
      MSN New, Earth

      Earth Would Need to Reach 151,000 km/h to Escape the Solar System

      Imagine that the Sun is on the verge of exploding. Or that a planet-killing asteroid is headed our way. Or maybe you just want to take the entire planet on a joy ride...

      Cosmos, MSN New

      Did Scientists Just Discover an Exoplanet That Could Host Life?

      Scientists may have identified an exoplanet with the potential to support life, located 120 light-years from Earth. The planet, known as K2-18b, is classified as a Super...

      Cosmos

      What If a White Hole and Black Hole Collided?

      Black holes are one of the most devastating objects in space, sucking up everything around them. But there’s another space phenomenon that’s just as...

      Earth

      What If Ice Was Hot Instead of Cold?

      So, what exactly is hot ice? Well, it’s simple. It’s made by boiling baking soda, vinegar, and a little bit of water. From that, you get sodium acetate...

      HTS MSN

      Small But Deadly: How to Survive a Poison Dart Frog Encounter

      Deep in the tropical forests of Colombia, you come across a small, beautiful frog. You’re captivated by its brilliant color and reach out to hold it in your hand...

      Earth

      What If Oxygen Doubled in Earth’s Atmosphere?

      Take a deep breath. We take 23,000 breaths a day; trying to get oxygen to our brain and cells. Oxygen is essential to our survival. But it’s a only small...

      HTS MSN

      A Tick Bite Left Her Fighting for Her Life, and She Almost Missed the Warning Signs

      You’re hiking in the woods. Suddenly, you feel something extremely itchy. You scratch it, and find a rash like a red bull’s eye on your body. Looking closely, you see a...

      MSN New, Cosmos

      Earth’s Evil Twin Rains Molten Glass at 7,000 Kilometers per Hour

      At first glance, it looks almost identical to Earth. Its brilliant deep blue color gives the impression of vast oceans, clear skies, and perhaps even life. But this...

      MSN New

      What Happens If Earth’s Orbit Becomes Full of Space Junk?

      With every rocket we launch into the Earth’s orbit, we’re trapping ourselves on our own planet. Wait, how could sending rockets into space put an end to...

      HTS MSN

      He Spent Almost 2 Years in Solitary Confinement, Then Pulled Out His Own Tooth

      In 2019, the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics reported that 3,853 prisoners died in state and federal facilities. And with 600,000 people entering the American jail and...

      MSN New, Humanity

      A 6.5 km Wide Space Cylinder Could Become Humanity’s New Home

      Swipe Down for Video Story Tired of living on an overpopulated Earth? Why not move to the O’Neill Cylinder? An artificial state-of-the-art space habitat where we...

      MSN New, Earth

      Rome Was the Greatest City on Earth, but Life Could Be Shockingly Harsh

      Throughout history, there have been many incredible civilizations that have shaped the way we live today. One was Ancient Rome, a once majestic and thriving city whose...

      MSN New

      The Most Terrifying Times in Earth’s History

      From prehistoric predators and ancient pandemics to volcanic winters and asteroid impacts, Earth’s history is filled with moments so extreme they would be almost...

      MSN New, Humanity

      What the World Would Be Like if Human Skin Were See-Through

      Objects seemingly move by themselves, reflections are missing when you pass by mirrors. But don’t worry, this isn’t a horror story. It’s just the future. And...

      MSN New, Cosmos

      What If Warp Drive Technology Finally Worked?

      Imagine stepping aboard a spaceship capable of traveling faster than light. Instead of spending months reaching Mars or thousands of years crossing the stars, distant...

      Humanity

      What If You Lived In a Closed Biosphere?

      What if we took everything that sustains life on this planet, and shrunk it down to one small bubble? Earth’s biosphere stretches about 20 km (12 mi). From the...

      MSN New, Cosmos

      Walking the Solar System in One City, and the Trick That Makes It Possible

      In a mind-bending exploration of cosmic proportions, we set out on a journey to walk the entire solar system within the confines of a single city. By shrinking the...

      MSN New, Humanity

      The Rare Condition That Can Get You Drunk Without a Single Sip

      Alcoholic drinks are amongst the most widely consumed beverages in the world; although some people take them because of their flavour and others because of the...

      MSN New, Earth

      Bugs the Size of Cars Once Ruled Earth What If They Returned?

      Have you ever felt a surge of adrenaline when you stomped on a bug? Well, imagine how this guy is about to feel. Call the army, heck, call your mom, because the end is...

      MSN New, Earth

      What if Nature Took It All Back?

      Every city, highway, bridge, and skyscraper on Earth tells the same story. Humans have transformed nearly every corner of the planet, shaping landscapes to suit our...

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