Here’s the Science Behind the ‘Nope Octopus’ Meme
Know your meme science. Continue reading Here’s the Science Behind the ‘Nope Octopus’ Meme
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Scientists Caught ‘Undead’ Genes Coming Alive After Death
Turns out there might be “life” after death, after all. Continue reading Scientists Caught ‘Undead’ Genes Coming Alive After Death
Did Early Mammals Really Evolve Night Vision to Avoid Hungry Dinosaurs?
If you’re tiny, outnumbered, and have significantly smaller teeth, why compete when you can cleverly adapt instead? Continue reading Did Early Mammals Really Evolve Night Vision to Avoid Hungry Dinosaurs?
Dive Into the Most Vibrant Reef on Earth in Virtual Reality
It’s easy to see why they call it the “cauldron of evolution.” Continue reading Dive Into the Most Vibrant Reef on Earth in Virtual Reality
Scientists Finally Discovered Why Your Period Sucks
It’s that shitty time of the month again. Continue reading Scientists Finally Discovered Why Your Period Sucks
Why Haven’t We Explored the Ocean Like Outer Space?
The final frontier is right here on Earth. Continue reading Why Haven’t We Explored the Ocean Like Outer Space?
NASA’s Retro Mars Recruitment Posters Make Us Nostalgic as Hell
NASA wants YOU to become an astronaut. Continue reading NASA’s Retro Mars Recruitment Posters Make Us Nostalgic as Hell
Every Part of This Super Deadly Tree Can Kill You
Meet the “little apple of death.” Continue reading Every Part of This Super Deadly Tree Can Kill You
Rare Mole Alert!
Look at this freaking mole. Continue reading Rare Mole Alert!
Here’s Where Animal Diseases Are Jumping into Humans
Ebola, Zika, SARS, and Lyme disease are just a few of the nearly 1,000 zoonoses that pose a risk to humans. Continue reading Here’s Where Animal Diseases Are Jumping into Humans