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      What If Humanity Became an Interstellar Society?

      November 26, 2018
      Cosmos

      What If You Traveled to a Black Hole?

      December 28, 2019
      Cosmos

      What If You Traveled to Gliese 12 b?

      12 months ago
      Body

      What If You Swallowed Gallium?

      August 25, 2020
      Earth

      What If Algae Took Over the Oceans?

      February 19, 2020
      Cosmos, MSN New

      What If You Could Survive on the Moons of Jupiter?

      Jupiter is the king of moons. With 95 of them orbiting the gas giant, some are so large they rival planets in size. But what would it actually be like to live on one of...

      MSN New, Earth

      If the Poles Suddenly Flipped, What Would Happen to Us?

      What if north suddenly became south and south became north? What if Earth’s magnetic poles reversed overnight, just like they did around 780,000 years ago? The...

      MSN New, Cosmos

      The Coldest Death in the Solar System. What 5 Seconds on Triton Does to You

      There is a place in our Solar System where stepping outside without a suit kills you twice in the same instant. Your blood starts boiling while your skin starts freezing...

      Cosmos, MSN New

      What Life Would Really Be Like in a Cosmic Tower

      Wouldn’t it be great to have a truly jaw-dropping view? Like windows looking directly into space? Well, it’s time to build your very own cosmic skyscraper. What would it...

      Earth, MSN New

      What If We Dug a Tunnel Through a Volcano?

      Volcanic eruptions can be devastating. So what if we took extreme actions to prevent them? How could we drill into a volcano? What would be the benefits of doing this...

      HTS MSN

      5 Dangerous Mistakes People Make During Cat Attacks

      Cats may be known as cute and playful pets, but they are still predators with sharp claws, powerful jaws, and lightning fast reflexes. While most cats avoid serious...

      Humanity, MSN New

      Imagine If We Became a Type II Civilization?

      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...

      DailyMoment, Earth, MSN, MSN New

      What If Earth’s Oceans Turned Into Freshwater?

      On Earth Day, we’re reminded just how delicate and interconnected our planet’s systems really are. From the air we breathe to the water we drink, even the smallest...

      Cosmos

      What If Earth Had Jupiter’s Magnetic Field?

      The Sun isn’t the biggest thing in our Solar System. And it’s not Jupiter, either. But close. It’s Jupiter’s very own magnetic field. What would it be...

      MSN New, Earth

      A Tornado Over an Erupting Supervolcano Would Rain Fire and Molten Rock, and No One Could Outrun It

      A tornado already flings debris up to 65 kilometers from where it forms. Now change what it is picking up. Instead of roof tiles and fence posts, imagine molten rock...

      Cosmos

      What If A Rogue Planet Entered Our Solar System?

      Unlike Earth, which is orbiting the Sun, there are billions of rogue planets roaming the Milky Way not bound to any host star. One of them has been spotted on the edge...

      Cosmos, Humanity, MSN New

      Why Artemis II Doesn’t Mean Humans Can Settle on the Moon Yet

      Imagine living on the Moon. You’d have the best view of Earth, enjoy bouncing around in zero gravity and living your life as an astronaut explorer. Ah...

      Science

      What If Bacteria Became Antibiotic Resistant?

        If you’re watching this right now, you’ve probably used antibiotics at some point in your life. But did you really need to? The Centers for Disease...

      MSN New, Cosmos

      An Astronaut Spent 5 Seconds on Io, Jupiter’s Deadliest Moon

      Imagine stepping onto a moon where almost every direction hides a deadly hazard. That is Io, the fiery satellite orbiting Jupiter. It looks like a glowing world forged...

      MSN New

      The Hidden Danger of Killing Every Mosquito

      It is easy to dismiss mosquitoes as nothing more than annoying insects, but their impact on life on Earth is far more serious than most people realize. These tiny...

      Humanity

      What If Everyone Started Inbreeding Tomorrow?

      With so many varieties in our skin tones, hair colors, and features, the human race is a marvel of evolution. But what if we all decided to preserve our family traits...

      MSN New

      New Study Reveals What’s Behind a Jellyfish Sting

      What if one of the most painful experiences in the ocean was hiding a biological secret that scientists are only now beginning to fully understand? A new wave of...

      Humanity

      What If Humans Suddenly Became as Big As Dinosaurs?

      Could humans suddenly growing to the size of dinosaurs be as catastrophic as the asteroid that wiped out the prehistoric giants? Would it even be a world ending event...

      Humanity

      What If You Lived During the Middle Ages?

      Have you ever been curious about Medieval life? Would you travel back in time if you could? Do you think you would enjoy it? How long would you last? Hear ye, hear ye...

      MSN New, Health

      Scientists Say Cancer and Diabetes Might Spread in a Way No One Expected

      Most of us think of contagious diseases as illnesses like the flu, the common cold, or strep throat. You catch them from someone else through viruses or bacteria...

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