From space, it would look like Earth had a giant pimple. Smack dab in the middle of Brazil. Back on the ground, you’d be astonished by the enormity of Olympus Mons. The...
Every day, billions of people browse websites, send emails, stream videos, and shop online without giving much thought to what keeps the Internet running. It feels like...
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 can control everything...
Let’s face it. We’re hooked on the stuff. Most of us can’t even start our day without a nice cup of joe. According to the International Coffee Organization, over 1...
Welcome to the void.Black holes remain the most mysterious and destructive force in our Universe. And when one explodes, the devastation permanently changes the...
Are all of your memories real? Did everything happen the way you remember it? What if somebody filled your brain with memories that aren’t yours? Would you be able...
The Moon’s surface is made up of long-dead volcanoes and impact craters from asteroids. But have you ever wondered what might be inside it? We could find out one...
You’re trying to sleep. But it’s kinda hot in here so you get up to grab a fan. But how can you get out of bed when… the floor is lava! There are several different...
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...
When walking across a frozen lake, appearances can be deceiving. Ice that looks solid may be dangerously thin beneath the surface. While many people follow the saying...
For thousands of years, the statues of ancient Egypt have fascinated people around the world. Their lifelike faces, towering size, and remarkable craftsmanship have...
A tiny domino may look harmless, but it holds a surprising amount of power. A single falling piece can trigger a chain reaction capable of knocking down objects far...
Would you drink water that was extracted from the Moon? With NASA’s recent discovery of water on the Moon’s surface, it might become a more common practice...
This is the most powerful object in the Universe. The biggest spinning magnet to ever exist. It’s the cosmic equivalent of a great white shark. But it...
Scroll down to watch the video. Long after the invention of airplanes, we still dream of being able to fly on our own. But without wings, our options are kind of limited...
Imagine your bedroom infested with these tiny bugs. But, what if they were the same size as us? How much blood would a giant bed bug drink? How fast could they take over...
Imagine a world of endless possibilities. A world where every decision you make splits reality in half. And then the next decision splits it into another half. And then...
There are 3.8 billion women on Earth. There were 3.9 billion men. But now, it’s just you…and your phone won’t stop ringing. Is this a fantasy? A...
Every year, powerful hurricanes sweep across oceans and threaten millions of people. These massive storms can destroy cities, flood coastlines, and leave behind billions...
What if one side of the Earth always faced the Sun, while the other side was forever shrouded in darkness? Just how hot would it be on the bright side? And how cold...
