Beneath the Earth’s surface lies the core, a scorching sphere of iron surrounded by a layer of molten metal. Temperatures at the core reach approximately 6,000°C...
As much as we love to blow stuff up here on Earth, no bombs or pyrotechnics could compare to the incredible force of nature’s biggest explosion, the supernova. As...
The immunization battle against COVID-19 continues. This time, your pet’s life is at stake. Any animal’s life, for that matter. And even your life could be...
It’s a small world after all, because today, we’re shrinking Earth to the size of Pluto. But if our planet was this tiny, how would it alter the atmosphere...
Starbucks could save the Amazon rainforest. Okay, maybe not completely, but it could help the Amazon rainforest regrow. And all Starbucks would need to do is dump some...
Look out. There’s an object hurtling toward Earth at the speed of light! And no, it’s not a comet or an asteroid. Yep. It’s a marshmallow. How could a marshmallow ever...
What if all the stars disappeared tomorrow, together with all the planets, solar systems and galaxies? What would be left of the Universe if it suddenly collapsed...
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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...
These creatures dominated their environments with unique weapons, powerful bodies, and deadly instincts. Here are six prehistoric creatures that could easily compete...
Imagine if all the Earth’s oxygen disappeared. Not forever, just for, say, an hour? Could you hold your breath that long? What would happen to the atmosphere? And...
What if humanity could no longer live on Earth? Perhaps a catastrophic event forced us to find a new home among the stars. Mars often comes to mind as a close option but...
If you were just three times stronger than the world’s strongest person, you could lift a compact car. What else could you do? Or, not do? Would superhuman...
Scroll down to watch the video. It’s the largest star that we’ve ever discovered: UY Scuti. And if it were to replace our Sun, it would change a lot more...
In 1850, 94% of the world’s population lived in extreme poverty. Today, we’ve managed to bring that number down to roughly 10%. And if this trend continues...
It’s almost as old as the Universe, and as massive as 34 billion Suns. It eats stars for breakfast. And now it’s about to consume our own. Behold, the great...
It’s dawn, it’s dark, and you don’t what kind of weather is waiting for you outside your tent. It doesn’t matter anyway. In rain, hail, sleet...
How would you feel if this never ended? Despite all of the masks, tests, and vaccinations, there is no guarantee that COVID-19 will ever disappear. But stick with me on...
Every year, hurricanes batter the North Atlantic and affect millions of people. The damage can be catastrophic, and these storms are getting worse. But what if we had a...
What if the Moon suddenly began getting closer to Earth? To the point where it was on a collision course with our planet? Would the Earth survive the crash?
