Right now, jumping into a simulated world takes a headset and a few minutes. Augmented reality goes the other way, dropping digital objects into the room you’re...
Let’s make every meal, ice cream only. That’s right. For the next few months, you will eat only ice cream. Sounds delicious. Which ice cream would be best...
One of the ocean’s most mysterious predators has finally been captured on camera in its natural deep sea environment. The goblin shark, scientifically known as...
What is the deadliest animal on Earth? A shark? A lion? A snake? Think smaller. Much smaller. The answer is the mosquito. Despite their tiny size, mosquitoes are...
We visit a lot of planets here on WHAT IF, but K2-141b is the most extreme one yet. Are you ready to jump on board this one-way space shuttle? If you’d rather stay...
This would be the journey of a lifetime, if you don’t mind riding through molten rock and crushing pressure. What would you see along the way? How long...
What if one day everyone on Earth pulled their forks away from their steaks and turned vegan? Either for the sake of a healthier lifestyle, to alleviate animal...
In 1987, 24 year old American Ginger Meadows was visiting Cascade Falls in Australia, expecting to enjoy the beautiful scenery and warm weather. What she did not expect...
Imagine, it comes out of nowhere. A blinding flash, spanning the entire globe. It lasts only a few seconds, but when it’s over, everyone’s memories have been...
[dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_v1lP”] The weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful… …So why not crawl up beside it and go to...
You’re on a locally guided safari in Nambia, Africa, home to the largest cheetah population in the world. You’re thrilled as you spot one of these endangered beasts. But...
Death and the possibility of an afterlife have fascinated artists, philosophers, and scientists throughout history. Fear, hope, dread… these are all things we...
With Earth’s geopolitical tensions on the rise, the possibility of a global conflict is becoming more than just a distant threat. But in the modern era, a future world...
One of the ocean’s most mysterious predators has finally been captured on camera in its natural deep sea environment. The goblin shark, scientifically known as...
Evolution does not have a conscience. It does not ask whether something should exist. It only asks whether it works. And sometimes, what works is horrifying. Over...
What’s shiny, liquid, conducts electricity and is also the surname of a legendary rock star? You guessed it, mercury. This naturally occurring element has a lot of...
Scientists have pieced together a pretty clear picture of what life was like on Earth thousands, even millions of years ago. If you fast-forward one million years from...
Oh my. Have you done something different with your peepers? Like maybe swapped them out for a pair of freakishly oversized fly eyes? They look functional. How would you...
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AI Predicts an EMP Attack on America, and the First Strike Could Leave the Country in Darkness
For a moment, everything around you is perfectly ordinary. Then the lights flicker, electronic screens disappear, and an eerie silence spreads through the streets...
An ancient creature is lurking in the ocean. It’s double the size of a T.rex. Its gigantic jaws could crush a car. And now, it’s on the hunt for you...
