Swipe Down for Full Video Story It is no secret that humans are the dominant species on Earth. And with no confirmed evidence of intelligent life elsewhere in the...
When people think about space threats, they usually imagine asteroid impacts, solar storms, or distant supernova explosions. But some scientists warn that the most...
Tyrannosaurus Rex. King of the tyrant lizards. It’s 6 meters tall (20 feet), 12 meters (40 feet) long, and it weighs upward of seven tons. You can hide from it...
There are few situations more terrifying than the idea of being inside a spacecraft when something goes wrong. Space is already an unforgiving environment, but a rocket...
In the past 200 years, the average life expectancy on Earth has more than doubled. But despite being able to live longer, we still haven’t figured out a way to...
Food is scarce. Money is worthless. Riots are everywhere. The world is in chaos. This isn’t our past. It’s our future. Humans and bees have a bit of a love...
How big is the Sun compared to the Earth? Imagine you were able to shrink the Sun to the size of a basketball. At that point, the Earth would be reduced to the...
If modern snakes already make your skin crawl, you should be thankful you never had to share the planet with their prehistoric ancestors. Millions of years ago, Earth...
Have you ever felt like it was so hot out that you could cook an egg on the road? Or do you enjoy incredibly spicy foods for the thrill of it? Well, imagine living in an...
Oxygen makes up only about 21 percent of the air we breathe, but it plays a much bigger role in holding life together and keeping our world intact. Imagine if, just for...
A blizzard can turn an ordinary drive into a life threatening emergency within minutes. Heavy snowfall, strong winds, and near zero visibility make it almost impossible...
It’s about to get a little chilly in here. What’s the coldest you’ve ever been? Well today, we’re cranking that down a notch. Today, you’re heading into absolute zero...
Trying to understand the Universe is often less about seeing it clearly and more about accepting how quickly our intuition breaks down. If Earth were reduced to the size...
Life on Earth began in a way that still boggles the mind. Around 4.5 billion years ago, a chemical process called abiogenesis occurred, where life emerged from non-life...
For centuries, the Amazon rainforest has been seen as one of the last truly unexplored places on Earth. Covering millions of square kilometers, it is home to countless...
What would happen if you put a couple of physicists in a room with a rope, a box and a black hole? They might come up with a plan to power the Earth for centuries. Black...
Few animals in freshwater ecosystems have a reputation as intense as piranhas. Popular culture often shows them as aggressive predators capable of stripping flesh in...
When people think about the world’s most venomous animals, images of deadly snakes, dangerous jellyfish, or poisonous scorpions usually come to mind. The saw...
Would you ever want to buy your own planet? Even if it was just the size of a house? It could be the perfect vacation spot! Unbeatable privacy and breathtaking views...
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...
