Offbeat Science for Odd Ducks and Other Curious Creatures
Bombardier beetles are experts at chemical warfare. Though many insects use chemicals to defend themselves, the bombardier’s firepower earns it the top rank. When threatened, these aptly named bugs detonate explosions within their bodies...
Tom Jensen doesn’t hate pandas. He just thinks they are overrated. Although these charismatic bears attracted record crowds during their time at the San Diego Zoo, Jensen insists there are “cooler and prettier” black...
It’s the holiday season, which means it’s time to put on the silly snowman sweatshirts and the ridiculous reindeer antlers that you’ve been saving all year. Your affection for red and green may be...
Spaghettification sounds more like a culinary mishap than an astronomical phenomenon. Otherwise known as a tidal disruption event, the term describes how black holes rip apart objects that venture too close. Thanks to new...
Bananas are the MVP of the fruit world. The average American eats 26 pounds (12 kilograms) per year, which is only a fraction of the 100 billion bananas consumed worldwide. Whether you slice them over
You’ve just nestled into the sofa to binge watch the latest Netflix series. What must-have snack are bringing to your couch potato marathon? Whether it’s sweet or salty, chewy or crunchy, you’re not alone...
A genie has granted you a single wish — you can take on the superpowers of any animal you desire. What would you choose? Perhaps you considered a lion, or bear, or eagle. It’s...
Crafting an original Halloween costume can be challenging. There is no worse feeling than spending hours perfecting your scary ensemble only to show up at a party and find six other Freddy Kruegers. So,...
With more than 1,000 official species of Pokémon, even dedicated fans can’t name them all. But many people can identify at least of couple of these Pocket Monsters, even if they never played the Pokémon video games...
