Exploding phones might sound like something out of a Mission Impossible movie. But it happens more often than you might think. What could cause your phone to explode...
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...
Behind you, a colossal hurricane, moments away from making landfall. In front of you, a towering tornado, fast-tracking its way toward the opposing storm. And you...
It might be the worst date on your weekly calendar, but it’s a date that you definitely don’t want to stand up. Garbage Day. You tie it all up into...
California is famous for its golden beaches, towering palm trees, Hollywood celebrities, and scenic coastal highways. But along one stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway...
Their bodies may be human-sized, but make no mistake, kangaroos are six to seven times stronger than we are. A single kick can deliver a force of over 320 kg (700 lb)...
Ever wondered what it would actually mean to enter life on another world? Not as an astronaut visiting briefly, but as someone who takes their very first breath...
Whether it’s an act of war or terrorism, all that really matters in the moments after the blast is that there are ways to save yourself and your loved ones...
To meat, or not to meat: that is the hotly debated question. How would life on Earth change if we stopped eating all things animal?
It’s been 30 days since Uranus first appeared in the sky. At first, it looked like our Moon had found itself a stellar partner. But then, we understood something...
Could you imagine jumping from the kitchen window and diving into water? How fun would that be? For some people, sure. It seems unlikely, but it’s not as crazy as...
You pop out of the ocean and hear the faint yells of the lifeguard. The whole beach panics. Your turn around. Something lurks in the water. Before you can say...
Russia is already the largest country on Earth, stretching across Europe and Asia and covering more territory than any other nation. But what if a conflict involving...
Our galaxy is full of strange worlds, but what would happen if we could bring some of them into our own Solar System? Moving exoplanets closer helps us imagine how...
An ordinary trek through the forests of West Africa suddenly turns terrifying. A startled bat swoops overhead and bites your hand before disappearing into the trees. At...
Swipe Down for Full Video Story Most of us learned that the Solar System has eight planets. For many years, Pluto made it nine before being reclassified as a dwarf...
In 2018, the Earth had about 1,730 billion barrels in crude oil reserves, with oil companies pumping out about 94.7 million barrels each day. The Wall Street Journal...
A peaceful walk around a quiet pond sounds harmless. The gentle sound of water, the sight of birds floating across the surface, and the calm atmosphere can make you...
Imagine a world where you’re not even human. You can create universes with ease and control time. This could be a reality in an incredibly advanced, and I mean an...
A lot of horror movies start like this. An empty road and someone like you standing alone with their thumb up. After hours of waiting, a stranger pulls up at the side of...
