Cities have been named after it, economies have been built on it, wars have been fought over it, your life depends on it. Salt may be the most important, and the most...
Venus, the second planet from the Sun, is often referred to as Earth’s twin due to its similar size and gravity. However, its surface conditions are extreme...
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...
The ocean is home to some of the most extraordinary creatures on the planet. From tiny deep sea hunters to massive gentle giants, its waters hide animals that are both...
Welcome to Scotland.The home of malt scotch, kilts, and sea monsters? It’s time to get up close and personal with the Loch Ness monster, affectionately known as...
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...
Mount Hua, China This hike leads to the South Peak of Huashan, one of the Five Great Mountains of China. Its summit stands at about 2,155 m (7,100 ft), and the infamous...
In 2017, scientists discovered the first known interstellar object in our Solar System. Meet Oumuamua, which means “scout” in Hawaiian. According to NASA...
How cool would it be to see a real life T-Rex? If only that one fatal asteroid never hit Earth.
As Earth’s population multiplies each year, we’re quickly running out of resources to feed the planet. Before long, we’re going to need more space to...
Every 75 years, a ball of fire streaks across the sky. But that’s no fireball. It’s Halley’s Comet. And you’re about to hitch a ride on it. Get...
In 7.5 billion years, the Sun will expand and engulf our planet, destroying all life as we know it. Of course, a mass extinction on Earth could happen much sooner than...
Bleak landscapes, soldiers in gas masks and mutant creatures running through the Red Forest. Basically, a perfect place for you to spend a month. Welcome to Chernobyl...
You and your family wake up to an emergency broadcast: “The United States is now in a state of emergency. Riots erupt, statues are torn down, and the government...
Elon Musk says he wants to send one million people to Mars by the year 2050. The SpaceX CEO has become famous for making huge promises about colonizing the red planet...
Is intelligent alien life really out there? With powerful telescopes identifying more potentially habitable planets each year, the possibility continues to grow. But...
Uh-oh. Looks like somebody left the gas running on Jupiter. Don’t do anything stupid, like lighting a humongous match. What would a match need to be made of to ignite...
Scroll down to watch the video. The Earth might not remain habitable forever. It could get engulfed by a massive solar flare, or become too hot due to climate change, or...
Yet over time, they disappeared and evolved into the smaller versions we know and love today. But what if we found a way to bring them back? Why did giant mushrooms go...
For over half a century, we’ve searched for radio signals from extraterrestrial civilizations. But it’s, been, well, a little quiet. Are they ignoring us? Or...
