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Why We Drink The World’s Most Harmful Substance
Despite being the most harmful substance on Earth, alcohol's role as a social lubricant creates a dangerous paradox that society is only now beginning to confront.
Standing On the Edge of an Infinite Universe
The concept of an infinite universe raises questions about the beginning of the universe, its expansion, and the…
Watch 4.5 Billion Years Pass By In an Hour
Our planet has been around for a long time, and it’s understandably a struggle trying to warp that…
Can We Destroy Black Holes?
Assume a black hole is even coming our way, or perhaps our planet happens to approach one, and…
Quasars: Galactic “Killers”
Quasars, the most powerful objects in existence, reside in the centers of some galaxies, shining with the power…
What Makes Cancers so Stubborn?
Cancer begins with a single corrupted cell that cannot repair its genetic code and starts multiplying rapidly. Over…
The Most Powerful Explosions In the Universe
We may have crafted for ourselves truly scary forms of explosions for science or other nefarious uses down…
Naegleria fowleri: The “Brain Eater” Amoeba
There’s an amoeba out there that likes to live in relatively warm waters that proves to be one…
Stars: From the Small to the Mind-Bendingly Massive
YouTube channel Kurzgesagt takes us on a tour of the truly massive, as they present a rundown of…