What Happens to Someone Atop Mt. Everest?
Very few have claimed the rare and truly awe-inspiring feat of reaching the top of the world, and…
The Unsung Story of the Toilet
Let’s be real: we often underappreciate the comforts given to us by the humble throne inside the restroom.…
Visualized: Critters That Can Eat Plastic Waste
Worries about our plastic waste ending up in our oceans are certainly ever-present, but that doesn’t mean that…
The Thwaites Glacier Poses a Threat to Coastal Cities Should It Collapse. Who’s At RIsk?
The Antarctic glacier called Thwaites Glacier is nicknamed the “Doomsday Glacier” for a reason: should it collapse, it…
Can We Ever Stop the Aging Process?
Given all the recent advancements in health research and chemistry, do we now have a good shot at…
Did an Organ Just “Un-die?”
An hour after a pig’s heart stopped beating, researchers managed to kick its organs back to life. How…
(How) Do You Smell That?
Did you get a whiff of that nearby restaurant’s cuisine as you walked by? In doing so, you…
Do You Know All the States of Matter?
Some of you may remember the three states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. Others who studied a…
How Does That Touchscreen Work, Anyway?
You really should take some time to think of the technology that’s behind the screen that you’re most…
Double-check Your Cup of Coffee: The Evolutionary Story of Caffeine
Ever wake up in the morning holding your nearest cup of joe, and wonder how nature even came…