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Light Pollution, One Of The Few Global Problems That’s Easy To Solve

Thomas Edison's invention brought forth a new era for cities and humanity at large. But it also brought a negative externality that continues to plague Earth: light pollution.

By Susan Sims Feb 19, 2015

Light Pollution, One Of The Few Global Problems That’s Easy To Solve

Thomas Edison's invention brought forth a new era for cities and humanity at large. But it also brought a negative externality that continues to plague Earth: light pollution.

By Susan Sims February 19, 2015

A Brief History Of The World’s Oldest Disease, Leprosy

Many diseases have been around as long as humans, but Leprosy’s social history is the most inextricably linked with human evolution.

By Abby Norman Feb 17, 2015

A Brief History Of The World’s Oldest Disease, Leprosy

Many diseases have been around as long as humans, but Leprosy’s social history is the most inextricably linked with human evolution.

By Abby Norman February 17, 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 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

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