A scorching hot never-ending day on one side and a permanent frozen night on the other. This is what our planet would be like if it was tidally locked to the Sun. How...
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...
The Big One. Those three words make locals along the West Coast of North America shudder with fear. This area is plagued by earthquakes. But hey, at least they are ready...
They’re in your yard, on your walls, in your attic, and there’s probably one near you right now. The thought of these creepy crawlers might make you want to go on an...
Our Universe was born billions of years ago. And since that time, it’s given birth to millions of galaxies, our Solar System, and who knows what else. Our Universe...
It happens in an instant. A sharp pain shoots through your foot. You look down, expecting a small insect or a thorn, but instead you catch a glimpse of something dark...
One billion years into the future, you might imagine a world full of artificial intelligence, interstellar travel, and space colonies. Maybe we’ll see the end of...
Intense rainfall. Winds of 120 km/h (75mph) or higher. Storm surge. These are the signs of a hurricane. During its reign of terror, a hurricane can release as much...
The world you know today would probably feel ancient to someone living 50 years from now. Think about how much life has changed over the past few decades. Smartphones...
You know that feeling when you try to do a good thing and then accidentally scorch the entire planet? Yeah, the future can be terrifying. Lasers. Artificial intelligence...
Some of the planets in our Solar System are gigantic. But what if they got even bigger? Let’s go up the planetary size chart and see what kind of chaos doubling the size...
Experimenting on animals is a dark side of science and research. And most of us try not to think about the animals that experienced the horrors of testing when we buy...
The Earth is a dying rock and time is running out. You only have 10 years to plan your escape. How could we evacuate as many people as possible? What resources would we...
Insects play a crucial role in maintaining ecosystems and supporting life on Earth. While some insects damage crops, cause irritation, or transmit diseases, the vast...
You pop out of the ocean and hear the faint yells of the lifeguard. The whole beach panics. Your turn around. Something lurks in the water. Before you can say...
If gravity were suddenly gone forever we’d all realize pretty quickly how much we’re taking this universal force for granted.
Jupiter may be the biggest planet in the Solar System, but its days are numbered. Because today, we’re using Earth’s biggest, baddest bombs to blow the gas giant...
Together, the U.S., Russia, and China control nearly half of the world’s military power, dominate the global economy, and influence the most powerful international...
Imagine boarding a one hour flight with your mother on Christmas Eve. You’re 17 years old. The holidays are here. In just a little while, you’ll be...
Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse. Saying its name three times won’t have the same effect as a certain bio-exorcist, but it’s still a sight to behold. At about 950...
