One quadrillion gauss. A one with fifteen zeros behind it. That is the magnetic field strength of a magnetar, and to put it in perspective, Earth’s own field...
A peaceful walk through the wilderness can become a life threatening situation in seconds when you encounter one of nature’s most powerful predators. Bears are massive...
Attention, humans. Shapeshifting alien lizards have taken control of your world. They’ve maneuvered themselves into positions of power. And they could be anyone. Where...
Since its formation, the Earth has been revolving west to east on its axis. If one day our planet started rotating in the opposite direction, it would no longer be the...
Most people think of radio as a source of music, news, sports, or talk shows. But hidden among ordinary broadcasts is a mystery that has fascinated listeners, amateur...
From blockbuster movies to simplified lessons in school, many of us have been taught ideas about space that are not entirely true. Some of these myths are harmless...
You are enjoying a peaceful vacation in the Australian Outback when a dog-like animal walks toward you. At first glance, it looks harmless, almost like a friendly pet...
Swipe Down for Full Video Story We’ve thrown a lot of disasters at Earth over the years: from asteroids and aliens, to the Sun’s death. But hey, the Universe is a...
Black holes aren’t exactly a popular vacation destination. They feed on anything and everything that comes into their vicinity. They are dense, and unpredictably...
For decades, military planners have studied one of the most difficult questions in modern warfare: What would happen if the United States invaded Iran? The answer from...
When you are in hyena territory, the danger often begins long before you ever see the animal. Nightfall, silence, and a poorly secured campsite can turn an ordinary rest...
Would you like to live forever? That may not be possible yet. But what if I told you your body could technically last for 150 years? What should you do to live that long...
Throughout history certain leaders have acquired immense power at a human cost which is unimaginable. Although their governments promised progress, a revolution or a...
When most people think of prenuptial agreements, they imagine thick legal documents drafted by modern lawyers. But long before today’s contracts existed, couples...
Imagine you’re out for a walk on a lovely day, with not a care in the world. The birds are singing, and the sun is shining. Actually, the sun seems brighter than usual...
Don’t you just love fresh air? And feeling healthy? If only that were possible. That deep, relaxing breath you thought you just took, is full of microscopic...
With the world’s population growing every year, we need to find ways to produce more food. So, if we could bring dinosaurs back from the dead, would you eat them...
From prehistoric predators and ancient pandemics to volcanic winters and asteroid impacts, Earth’s history is filled with moments so extreme they would be almost...
Every year, hundreds of millions of people rely on buses to get where they need to go. In the United States alone, more than 700 million passengers travel by bus...
December 9, 2019. Whakaari, better known as White Island, sits about 48 kilometers off the coast of New Zealand’s North Island, steaming quietly the way it has for...
