Few environments on Earth are as unforgiving as the desert. Humans are built to survive within a fairly narrow range of temperatures, and we depend on a steady supply of...
Imagine the Sun releasing a burst of energy so powerful it could knock out power grids, stop airplanes mid flight, and push our world back into the dark ages. This is...
What if all the oceans disappeared from the Earth’s surface? What would a world with no high seas look like? What would happen to all the creatures that...
A massive asteroid just hit Earth, right in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Thanks to NASA’s new infrared telescope, we were able to detect it and prepare for the...
The roar of crashing waves echoes around you as you step closer to the edge of a rocky coastline. Suddenly, a massive surge of water erupts beneath your feet. In an...
The ocean is so enormous that it is difficult to truly understand its scale. Covering more than 71% of Earth’s surface, it contains the vast majority of all the...
They’re fast. They’re sticky. And they are deadly. These lizards can chase you on land, water and even air. Their camouflage helps them hide in the wild...
What was that? Why is there a hole in my roof? And why am I covered in branches? They’re beautiful. They provide oxygen, and trees remove some harmful gases. But...
Rise. and. shine! Get up and seize the day! You can do anything under the sun…when the sun powers everything. Your phone, your home, and all that’s in...
When it comes to energy, we have a long way to go before our utility bills become a thing of the past. On the Kardashev scale we’re still a Type 0 civilization...
As tensions simmer in the Middle East, the world watches the shadow war between Israel and Iran with increasing concern. While both nations possess formidable military...
[dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_v1lP”] On average, you produce just over 2 kgs (4.4 lbs) of waste each day. That may not sound like a whole lot, but...
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By 2126 You Could Upgrade Your Own Organs, by 3026 You Might Not Be Human at All
Your grandchildren might replace their own hearts the way you replace a phone battery. That is not the strange part. The strange part is what comes after, because if you...
A cruise vacation can make the ocean feel almost harmless. You spend your day surrounded by restaurants, pools, entertainment, and hundreds of other passengers, while...
In the center of our galaxy, the Milky Way, there is a supermassive black hole feeding on nearby stars. It’s called Sagittarius A*. And if a giant gravitational...
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He Raised a Chimpanzee for 38 Years, but His Wife Watched as Two Chimps Nearly Tore Him Apart
In 1967, NASCAR driver St. James Davis traveled to Tanzania expecting an unforgettable African adventure. Instead, he came across a scene so disturbing that it stayed...
Let’s face it. There are A LOT of us, and it’s getting more than a little crowded. Right now, there are over 7.7 billion people on Earth, and the United Nations predicts...
As you walk up to the correctional facility, you remember reading an article that said, “Chances are, you will remember your first day in prison for the rest of your...
Fifty-eight million years ago, the most dangerous snake to ever exist roamed the Earth. It was the apex predator of its time,terrorizing everything in sight. In one...
They’ll take over your house, contaminate your food, and leave their feces all over the place. And in some cases, they can even expose you to dangerous diseases...
