Scroll down for the quiz! There is an invisible force protecting us, keeping our atmosphere in place. Without it, life on Earth would be over very quickly. I’ll...
With nearly eight billion people on the planet, things can feel pretty crowded. Let’s make things a bit tighter by housing every single person on Earth in one giant...
Black holes are dark, matter-devouring balls of gravity. Most of them are so far away that we don’t need to worry about them. But not this one. Meet Gaia BH1. This...
Before we take the plunge, we could better take a look at what Lake Natron is made of. Much like the Dead Sea, this lake in Tanzania doesn’t run off into any...
When audiences watch an action movie, they often see actors jumping from buildings, crashing cars, fighting enemies, or walking through explosions. But many of the most...
Our solid core has given us life as we know it. But what if Earth was hollow?
There are sunsets on other planets even more spectacular than the ones on Earth. What if we could see not just one, but two suns falling below the Earth’s horizon...
What would you do if you grabbed a tree branch and suddenly realized it was not a branch, but a snake? Now imagine that snake launching itself directly toward you...
A peaceful walk through the forest can turn into a dangerous encounter in seconds. You are hiking with your dog when suddenly it stops, starts barking, and focuses on...
Imagine for a moment that Earth suddenly shrank to the size of the Moon, while the Moon expanded to the size of Earth. How would life on our planet change? Could humans...
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The ocean is one of the least explored places on Earth, yet it is home to some of the most incredible life forms ever discovered. From deep sea predators to massive...
Are you ready for the sun to die?
Take a deep breath. We take 23,000 breaths a day; trying to get oxygen to our brain and cells. Oxygen is essential to our survival. But it’s a only small...
Would you want to know the exact year you might die? The answer may not come from a crystal ball or a prediction about your lifestyle. It could be hidden inside your...
Enjoy it while you can. Because if we don’t act right now, in less than 80 years, we won’t be able to appreciate it anymore. Your great-grandchild will only...
The Moon’s surface is covered in ancient scars, from asteroid impacts to long extinct volcanic activity. From a distance it looks quiet and empty, but beneath that dusty...
Throughout history, humanity has faced existential threats like giant asteroids and invisible viruses. Despite the danger, we always bounce back. But how much longer can...
This small, cute looking creature is one of the most dangerous animals in the ocean. It hides on shallow reefs, blending into its surroundings. While snorkeling or...

