science

Mar 9, 2018

Using A Smartphone At Dinner Makes You Have Less Fun, Study Says

The study proved what you've been worried about all along... your phone may connect you to the world, but it wont help you connect to your dinner date.

Mar 9, 2018

Using A Smartphone At Dinner Makes You Have Less Fun, Study Says

The study proved what you've been worried about all along... your phone may connect you to the world, but it wont help you connect to your dinner date.

By Katie Serena

Mar 8, 2018

Inside The CIA’s Project Stargate To Create Remote Viewing Spies

Project Stargate and Scanate were the names of the CIA and Army’s initiatives into remote viewing research.

Mar 8, 2018

Inside The CIA’s Project Stargate To Create Remote Viewing Spies

Project Stargate and Scanate were the names of the CIA and Army’s initiatives into remote viewing research.

By Kara Goldfarb

Mar 7, 2018

Meet “Time Traveler” John Titor, Who Said He Came From The Future To Save The World

John Titor claimed to be from the future, a time traveler sent back to 2000 to ensure that the U.S. stayed intact, and the world didn't descend into chaos.

Mar 7, 2018

Meet “Time Traveler” John Titor, Who Said He Came From The Future To Save The World

John Titor claimed to be from the future, a time traveler sent back to 2000 to ensure that the U.S. stayed intact, and the world didn't descend into chaos.

By Katie Serena

Mar 6, 2018

World’s Oldest Known Message In A Bottle Found

The bottle was picked up by a couple who thought it would look nice on their bookshelf.

Mar 6, 2018

World’s Oldest Known Message In A Bottle Found

The bottle was picked up by a couple who thought it would look nice on their bookshelf.

By Katie Serena

Mar 5, 2018

Trepanation Was The Bizarre Cure-All That Exposed Your Brain

Trepanation, the practice of drilling a hole in your head to let your brain "breath", was used to treat ailments like headaches, epilepsy, or possession by evil spirits.

Mar 5, 2018

Trepanation Was The Bizarre Cure-All That Exposed Your Brain

Trepanation, the practice of drilling a hole in your head to let your brain "breath", was used to treat ailments like headaches, epilepsy, or possession by evil spirits.

By Andrew Milne

Feb 28, 2018

Your Horoscope Today: Astrology Is Bunk

For centuries, people have been putting their faith in horoscopes. But how much of the science behind them is actually real?

Feb 28, 2018

Your Horoscope Today: Astrology Is Bunk

For centuries, people have been putting their faith in horoscopes. But how much of the science behind them is actually real?

By Katie Serena

Feb 23, 2018

These Scientists Are Trying To Stop Pandemics Before They Start

"By identifying the vast majority of high-risk viruses that have not yet emerged, we’ll be able to design new strategies to reduce the risk of future pandemics."

Feb 23, 2018

Science News

These Scientists Are Trying To Stop Pandemics Before They Start

"By identifying the vast majority of high-risk viruses that have not yet emerged, we’ll be able to design new strategies to reduce the risk of future pandemics."

By Kara Goldfarb

Feb 19, 2018

Is Death From Laughter Real? Chrysippus And Others Say Yes

See the evidence that Chrysippus and other historical figures may have succumbed to death from laughter.

Feb 19, 2018

Is Death From Laughter Real? Chrysippus And Others Say Yes

See the evidence that Chrysippus and other historical figures may have succumbed to death from laughter.

By Aimee Lamoureux

Feb 16, 2018

Scientists Have Reconstructed The Face Of A 9,000-Year-Old Teenager

A team of scientists worked together to reconstruct the face of a teenager using a 9,000-year-old skull found in Greece.

Feb 16, 2018

Science News

Scientists Have Reconstructed The Face Of A 9,000-Year-Old Teenager

A team of scientists worked together to reconstruct the face of a teenager using a 9,000-year-old skull found in Greece.

By Kara Goldfarb

Feb 15, 2018

Bicycle Day, Albert Hofmann And The Accidental Origins Of LSD

Bicycle Day is known as the day Albert Hofmann took a ride on a bike and made a groundbreaking discovery at the same time.

Feb 15, 2018

Bicycle Day, Albert Hofmann And The Accidental Origins Of LSD

Bicycle Day is known as the day Albert Hofmann took a ride on a bike and made a groundbreaking discovery at the same time.

By Kara Goldfarb

Feb 14, 2018

The Black Swallower Fish Can Swallow Prey 10 Times Its Own Mass

The Black Swallower shouldn't be judged by its size: it can swallow fish over twice its size in a single bite.

Feb 14, 2018

The Black Swallower Fish Can Swallow Prey 10 Times Its Own Mass

The Black Swallower shouldn't be judged by its size: it can swallow fish over twice its size in a single bite.

By Kara Goldfarb