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...
You look outside and see something terrifying. A massive tornado is moving toward you, and you know you need to find shelter immediately. Then, just when you think...
The most deadly predator of the sea spent its day conquering and terrorizing every creature in sight. This is the megalodon. It lived millions of years ago, but...
Gravity, in the literal sense, keeps everyone (and everything) on Earth grounded. It acts as the anchor that prevents objects from floating skyward. For humans...
To infinity, and beyond.
Space tourism is happening now. Soon enough, you might be able to take your own vacation into the cosmos. What would your travel experience be like? What would you see...
Deep beneath the United States lies one of the most powerful volcanic systems on Earth. Yellowstone is not a typical volcano sitting on a mountain peak. It is a...
Nothing says luxury quite like ordering lobster. Today, it shows up on high end restaurant menus, drenched in butter, served like a symbol of wealth. It is expensive...
This galactic collision might be more impactful than you think.
Every year, powerful hurricanes sweep across oceans and threaten millions of people. These massive storms can destroy cities, flood coastlines, and leave behind billions...
Imagine looking up into the night sky and seeing not one but 79 different moons beaming back at you. What would this new night sky look like? How would this affect the...
You found all the best sales and now you are ready to head home. Everything feels normal as you step onto the escalator. Then something changes. A loud mechanical snap...
As you set out to enjoy a nature hike, the bushes start to rattle. And since it’s not a windy day, that means you have company. There is no such thing as a solitary hike...
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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...
For as long as humans have looked toward the stars, one question has remained unanswered: how did life begin? Scientists have searched for clues in Earth’s ancient...
People on Earth talk a lot about colonizing Mars. But What If it had already happened and the first humans had already settled down on the Red Planet?
The Centers for Disease Control claims that 1 in 3 antibiotic prescriptions are unnecessary. Unnecessary antibiotics cause the body to build up a resistance to those...
With no shock to anyone, Donald Trump is pushing his way onto the list of the authoritarian leaders of the 21st century. Does he want to become a dictator? The United...
September 1928. A London laboratory sits empty while its owner takes a summer holiday. When Alexander Fleming finally comes back, his workspace is exactly as messy as he...
As our population grows, we’re going to need a lot more farms to feed the planet. Yet, in a lot of places, farming is almost impossible. And much of the land we...
