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      Earth

      What If the Earth Was Spinning on Its Side?

      May 9, 2022
      Humanity

      What If We Became Cyborgs?

      September 24, 2020
      Cosmos

      What If We Nuked the Sun?

      July 21, 2022
      Earth

      What If Jupiter Swallowed Earth?

      June 24, 2020
      Cosmos

      What If the Moon Orbited Earth Faster?

      November 18, 2022
      Humanity, MSN New

      What If You Lived in Ancient Egypt?

      Imagine a time of scientific and mathematical innovation, magic, and fertile land irrigated by the great Nile River. Ancient Egypt was a successful and intelligent...

      MSN New, Humanity

      What If Animals Were Suddenly as Intelligent as We Are?

      What if we weren’t the dominant species on this planet? What if we had to compete with every other species on Earth? We are outnumbered. We are surrounded. And our...

      HTS MSN

      This Beach Danger Kills More People Than Sharks

      When most people think about deadly dangers at the beach, sharks are usually the first thing that comes to mind. But the real threat hiding beneath the waves is far less...

      MSN New

      The Sun Suddenly Exploded, and Humanity Would Have Only Minutes to Survive

      Every living thing on this planet owes its existence to a single star. Heat, light, and the raw energy that keeps ecosystems running all trace back to the Sun, and...

      HTS MSN

      Why He Didn’t Survive The World’s Deepest Cave

      Deep beneath the mountains near the Black Sea lies Veryovkina Cave, the deepest known cave on Earth. The cave is filled with narrow tunnels, underground rivers, freezing...

      Cosmos

      What If a Black Hole Entered Our Solar System?

      Eight planets, hundreds of moons, hundreds of thousands of asteroids, and billions of comets orbiting our Sun make up our Solar System. And not once has a single black...

      Cosmos, MSN New

      What If Humanity Moved to an Exoplanet?

      An exoplanet is a planet outside our Solar System. As of March 2020, we’ve discovered over 4000 different ones. So, it sounds like we have some options for our...

      Cosmos, Earth

      8 Space Lies You Were Told About Space

      From blockbuster movies to simplified lessons in school, many of us have been taught ideas about space that are not entirely true. Some of these myths are harmless...

      MSN New

      A Real Life Sea Monster May Actually Exist in the Deep

      Deep beneath the ocean surface, where sunlight disappears and strange creatures rule the darkness, a creature exists that looks like something from a legend. Its...

      MSN New, Earth

      A Rogue Planet Might Throw Earth Out of the Habitable Zone

      Unlike Earth, which is securely orbiting the Sun, there are billions of rogue planets drifting through the Milky Way with no star to call home. These worlds were likely...

      Humanity

      What If We Stopped Procreating for 50 Years?

      Every year, around 140 million babies are born worldwide. And if we continue at this pace, 50 years from now the global population will reach 10.5 billion people. The...

      Humanity, Technology

      8 Reasons Why an AI Takeover Could Be Closer Than You Think

      Artificial intelligence is no longer just a concept from science fiction. Today’s AI systems are rapidly advancing, with some already matching the intelligence of famous...

      Science

      What If Almost Everyone (Who Can) Worked From Home?

      What do you like most about work? Early mornings? Coffee spills? Desk lunches? Back pain? Wrist Pain? Neck pain? Sore ears? Stay home and get paid. How does that sound...

      Humanity, MSN New

      Global Tensions Pointing to the Next World War

      Could World War III really happen before 2030? Old rivalries and power moves are pushing nations to the edge. Let’s break down five conflicts that could ignite the next...

      Humanity

      What If You Tried Flying Tied to Helium Balloons?

      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...

      Cosmos, MSN New

      7 Facts About What Would Happen if a Black Hole Collided with Jupiter

      It may sound like science fiction, but imagining a battle between a gas giant and a black hole helps us understand just how fragile our Solar System really is. Such a...

      MSN New

      Enormous Earthquakes Struck Venezuela

      A series of powerful earthquakes recently struck Venezuela, including two major tremors measuring around magnitude 7.2 and 7.5. The back to back quakes hit west of...

      Humanity, MSN New

      What If China Ends the Iran War?

      We’ve seen the strikes. We’ve seen the headlines. But everyone is missing the real endgame here. If Operation Epic Fury turns into a full-scale land war, the winner...

      HTS MSN

      What Happens If You’re Abducted by Aliens?

      You are driving alone through a quiet countryside road at dusk when something strange appears in the sky. A sudden white light floods your vision. The car trembles. Your...

      MSN New, Cosmos

      A Nuclear Bomb Explodes on the Moon, and the Consequences Reach Far Beyond Space

      For thousands of years the Moon has fueled myths, guided ships across open water, and lit up night skies without fail. During one especially tense stretch of the Cold...

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