science

Whale Sharks, One Of Nature’s Gentlest And Most Majestic Creatures

Whale sharks are the subject of international mythology for a reason. Get to know them here.

By John Schellhase • Feb 16, 2015

Whale Sharks, One Of Nature’s Gentlest And Most Majestic Creatures

Whale sharks are the subject of international mythology for a reason. Get to know them here.

By John Schellhase • February 16, 2015

Animal Facts: Love And Sex In The Animal Kingdom

A slug with a penis the size of it's body? These animal facts about love and mating will blow you away!

By Kiri Picone • Feb 14, 2015

Animal Facts: Love And Sex In The Animal Kingdom

A slug with a penis the size of it's body? These animal facts about love and mating will blow you away!

By Kiri Picone • February 14, 2015

27 Incredible Underwater Pictures of Schooling Fish

As these incredible images show, schooling fish are one of the world's most incredible natural phenomena.

By Kiri Picone • Feb 5, 2015

27 Incredible Underwater Pictures of Schooling Fish

As these incredible images show, schooling fish are one of the world's most incredible natural phenomena.

By Kiri Picone • February 5, 2015

10 Movie Myths That You Probably Believe

Hollywood is, of course, a source of entertainment, not facts. More often than not, movies and TV shows tamper with the truth in order to create a more exciting product. And while that’s all well and good–reality can be pretty dull–it has created numerous myths about the way the world...

By All That's Interesting • Feb 4, 2015

10 Movie Myths That You Probably Believe

Hollywood is, of course, a source of entertainment, not facts. More often than not, movies and TV shows tamper with the truth in order to create a more exciting product. And while that’s all well and good–reality can be pretty dull–it has created numerous myths about the way the world...

By All That's Interesting • February 4, 2015

The Strangest Exoplanets We Have Ever Discovered

We've done some major uncovering our galactic neighbors and, just like in your own neighborhood, some of them are a little peculiar.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 3, 2015

The Strangest Exoplanets We Have Ever Discovered

We've done some major uncovering our galactic neighbors and, just like in your own neighborhood, some of them are a little peculiar.

By All That's Interesting • February 3, 2015

The Scully Effect: How “X-Files” Helped Mainstream Women In STEM Careers

In 1993, TV writers took a risk in avoiding sex and skimpy clothing They created Dana Scully and mainstreamed women in STEM careers.

By Abby Norman • Jan 31, 2015

The Scully Effect: How “X-Files” Helped Mainstream Women In STEM Careers

In 1993, TV writers took a risk in avoiding sex and skimpy clothing They created Dana Scully and mainstreamed women in STEM careers.

By Abby Norman • January 31, 2015

The History Of Madness: Mental Illness, Past And Present

Powerful figures have used — or created — mental illness to manipulate and control a given time's undesirables. We explore it, starting with the Bible.

By Richard Stockton • Jan 25, 2015

The History Of Madness: Mental Illness, Past And Present

Powerful figures have used — or created — mental illness to manipulate and control a given time's undesirables. We explore it, starting with the Bible.

By Richard Stockton • January 25, 2015

Our Aunt Flo: How “Homo floresiensis” Fits In The Human Story

The recent discovery of Homo floresiensis makes the story of human evolution all the more interesting.

By Richard Stockton • Jan 18, 2015

Our Aunt Flo: How “Homo floresiensis” Fits In The Human Story

The recent discovery of Homo floresiensis makes the story of human evolution all the more interesting.

By Richard Stockton • January 18, 2015

What Would Happen If You Approached A Black Hole?

Black holes have captured the interest of scientists and pop culture lovers for the ages. So what happens to the human body if it enters one?

By All That's Interesting • Jan 12, 2015

What Would Happen If You Approached A Black Hole?

Black holes have captured the interest of scientists and pop culture lovers for the ages. So what happens to the human body if it enters one?

By All That's Interesting • January 12, 2015

4 Things Every Sci-Fi Movie Gets Dead Wrong About Science

Let’s just put this on record right now; I am a HUGE fan of science fiction. It’s the best genre ever invented, it allows geniuses to tell stories in a way that couldn’t be told otherwise, and it’s responsible for making a star out of Jeri Ryan. But science fiction...

By Richard Stockton • Jan 11, 2015

4 Things Every Sci-Fi Movie Gets Dead Wrong About Science

Let’s just put this on record right now; I am a HUGE fan of science fiction. It’s the best genre ever invented, it allows geniuses to tell stories in a way that couldn’t be told otherwise, and it’s responsible for making a star out of Jeri Ryan. But science fiction...

By Richard Stockton • January 11, 2015