While human beings may be considered one of the dominant species on the planet, it isn’t due to physical perfection. The ability to walk upright comes with the caveat of developing back pain later in life, largely because the S-shape of the spine isn’t ideal for carrying our…

Even though the vast majority of snakes, approximately 85 percent, are nonvenomous, those that are venomous often strike fear in the hearts of the masses. A snake bite has the potential to wreak havoc on the human body and even cause death. One such snake is Daboia russelii,…

Humankind has always been somewhat fascinated with space, and we’ve sent all kinds of things out through the atmosphere to see how the change in environment would affect them. Numerous animals have spent time orbiting the planet, including everything from dogs to fish. NASA even sent Nephila clavipes,…

The idea of preserving one’s brain and body until technology can reverse the effects of illnesses, injuries, or old age isn’t new, and there are already cryogenic companies that freeze people after they die. But one startup believes their process could preserve your memories, but you have to…

NASA’s Juno spacecraft has been circling Jupiter, completing its 10th revolution around the gas giant on December 16. During its trip, where the probe reaches speeds up to 130,000 mph, the craft snaps photos with its JunoCam, sending them back to Earth, a journey that can take days…

Sometimes, the best part about building something is destroying it, and David Windestal of “Rocket Knife” certainly understands that pleasure. He created a LEGO Super Star Destroyer, which involved 3,152 separate pieces and weighs in at eight pounds, just to smash it with a little assistance from some…

Most people would have a hard time imagining what the universe looks like, especially when crammed into a single field of view. But Pablo Carlos Budassi, a musician, managed to create such a visual by combining images from NASA with logarithmic maps from Princeton, allowing the entire expanse…

Trying to separate fact from fiction can be difficult, especially in a world that seems to be plagued by internet hoaxes and misinformation. However, just because something sounds incredibly outlandish doesn’t mean it isn’t, in fact, true. The ideas of headless animals living or certain creatures being born…

You would probably think one of two things about someone willing to shock themselves with an electric eel. One, this person is obviously crazy. Or two, the person is doing this for monetary gain. Well, in this instance, you’d be wrong choosing either option. Instead, one Vanderbilt University professor…

A collection of images surfaced on the popular site Imgur showing some of the strangest animals that currently call planet Earth home. They range from deep sea creatures to land-dwelling mammals to members of the avian and insect communities, and come in a variety of sizes, but all…

Coyote Peterson, one of the minds behind the Brave Wilderness YouTube channel, has been working his way through some of the most painful stings a person can experience. In the video, he intentionally gets stung by the velvet ant, which is nicknamed the “cow killer,” which has a…

When most people think of deadly animals, they tend to focus on larger species like bears and alligators. While those can certainly be a threat, and should always be treated as such, the animal that is most likely to kill you may be much smaller, and even something…

Prince Rupert’s Drops a noted for their unique tadpole shape and ability to withstand direct blows from hammers and even bullets without the bulbous end breaking due to the impact. However, the secret to defeating the Prince Rupert Drop has been discovered; you just need a bigger bullet.…

Scientists have tried many different methods such as 3D-printing to create the tiny network of blood vessels that exists in humans, but all previous attempts had been unsuccessful. Until now, that is — Researchers have managed to turn plants, particularly spinach, into tissue that could be used to…