What if you found out that you had a long-lost relative? And what if that long-lost relative was from a different planet in our galaxy? And what if this faraway planet...
Falling into a black hole may sound like something from a science fiction movie, but it is a very real phenomenon studied by physicists for decades. Black holes are...
In the beginning, there was nothing. Well, except for you. And the Big Bang. What would the first moments of the Universe be like? What would happen over the next...
They wallow in filth and are the primary cause of childhood asthma. They aren’t going away anytime soon, they have been pests for about four million years, and...
On average, over 8000 people die each year in the U.S. because they can’t get an organ transplant. What if we could actually rebuild our failing organs? That...
There’s a giant, peanut-shaped object orbiting the Sun, and it’s name is Halley’s comet. Like all comets, it’s a cosmic mashup of frozen ice, gases, and dust...
[dx_custom_adunit mobile_id=”RTK_v1lP”] Take a look at the two most popular energy sources around the world. Oil. Coal. Dirty. Scary. By some estimates...
When most people think of Ancient Egypt, they picture towering pyramids, golden treasures, and powerful rulers commanding vast kingdoms. While those images are certainly...
A nearby volcano is showing signs of an imminent eruption. Seismic activity is increasing, magma is rising, and the pressure beneath the surface is building. In a...
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...
How do you distinguish between past, present, and future? Is there really an order to time? Does it only move forward? Does it move in any direction at all? Stop...
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...
In the U.S., the CDC estimates that 128,000 people are hospitalized every year for foodborne illnesses. Eating raw meat can ease your way into that statistic. The raw...
Let me take you on a wild ride to the very edges of our Universe. But it won’t be as simple as traveling through space. Because the edges that we’re talking...
Our world is sleep-deprived. In the last century, people slept an average of nine hours per night. Today, more than half the world’s population gets by on less...
Imagine looking up at the night sky and knowing that the bright object above your head is doing more than reflecting sunlight. Instead, it is generating electricity. A...
What if, someday, we decided that the usefulness of our planet had run its course, and humans needed to scour space to find somewhere new to live? But instead of finding...
Every year, about half a dozen hurricanes reach the United States. With effects ranging from heavy winds and some flooding to the complete decimation of communities...
Over the past century, astronomers have speculated about the existence of a mysterious 9th planet lurking in the outer reaches of our solar system. Although we’ve...
Wait a minute, Neanderthals are extinct? Before you laugh, check yourself. Neanderthal DNA is 99.7% identical to our own, and researchers claim that some humans might be...
