science

May 14, 2017

New Footage Finally Reveals What Narwhal Tusks Are For

After centuries of mystery, we've solved the mystery of narwhal tusks and now know what "the unicorn of the sea" uses its most distinctive feature for.

May 14, 2017

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New Footage Finally Reveals What Narwhal Tusks Are For

After centuries of mystery, we've solved the mystery of narwhal tusks and now know what "the unicorn of the sea" uses its most distinctive feature for.

By John Kuroski

May 13, 2017

“Extinct” Venomous Snake Rediscovered In South Africa

The Albany adder hadn't been seen in almost a decade — until a team of scientists found four living in South Africa this spring.

May 13, 2017

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“Extinct” Venomous Snake Rediscovered In South Africa

The Albany adder hadn't been seen in almost a decade — until a team of scientists found four living in South Africa this spring.

By All That's Interesting

May 12, 2017

Humans May Have A Better Sense Of Smell Than Dogs, New Research Shows

Humans have always thought their sense of smell is worse than dogs'. But a new study shows that we've underestimated what our noses can do.

May 12, 2017

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Humans May Have A Better Sense Of Smell Than Dogs, New Research Shows

Humans have always thought their sense of smell is worse than dogs'. But a new study shows that we've underestimated what our noses can do.

By All That's Interesting

May 12, 2017

This Week In History, May 7 – 13

The killer who may have faked his death, humankind's new ancestor, uncovered ancient book pages, JFK's earliest recording, and "Baby Louie" the dinosaur.

May 12, 2017

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This Week In History, May 7 – 13

The killer who may have faked his death, humankind's new ancestor, uncovered ancient book pages, JFK's earliest recording, and "Baby Louie" the dinosaur.

By All That's Interesting

May 11, 2017

New Device Invented By Six Female Undergrads Translates Text To Braille In Real Time

Tactile, the first invention of its kind to translate text to braille in real time, was created in 15 hours by six young women at MIT.

May 11, 2017

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New Device Invented By Six Female Undergrads Translates Text To Braille In Real Time

Tactile, the first invention of its kind to translate text to braille in real time, was created in 15 hours by six young women at MIT.

By All That's Interesting

May 10, 2017

‘Baby Louie,’ The Mysterious Dinosaur Without A Species, Finally Finds Its Family

"Baby Louie," the fetal dinosaur fossil discovered in the early '90s, has finally been classified under a new species known as "baby dragon."

May 10, 2017

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‘Baby Louie,’ The Mysterious Dinosaur Without A Species, Finally Finds Its Family

"Baby Louie," the fetal dinosaur fossil discovered in the early '90s, has finally been classified under a new species known as "baby dragon."

By All That's Interesting

May 9, 2017

Scientists Uncover Ancient Human Relative That Lived Alongside Our Ancestors

Although the bizarre human cousin of Homo naledi was thought to be more than 2 million years old, new research proves otherwise.

May 9, 2017

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Scientists Uncover Ancient Human Relative That Lived Alongside Our Ancestors

Although the bizarre human cousin of Homo naledi was thought to be more than 2 million years old, new research proves otherwise.

By All That's Interesting

May 9, 2017

Ireland’s Dooagh Beach Suddenly Reappears 33 Years After Vanishing Entirely

Ireland's Dooagh Beach reemerged with hundreds of thousands of tons of sand in just ten days after having disappeared for over 33 years.

May 9, 2017

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Ireland’s Dooagh Beach Suddenly Reappears 33 Years After Vanishing Entirely

Ireland's Dooagh Beach reemerged with hundreds of thousands of tons of sand in just ten days after having disappeared for over 33 years.

By All That's Interesting

May 9, 2017

How Naked Mole Rats Are Biologically Designed To Outlive Us All

The naked mole rat may be one of the most fascinating mammals in the animal kingdom.

May 9, 2017

How Naked Mole Rats Are Biologically Designed To Outlive Us All

The naked mole rat may be one of the most fascinating mammals in the animal kingdom.

By Krissy Howard

May 8, 2017

Leopard Sharks Mysteriously Dying By The Hundreds Near San Francisco

“This is just the tip of the iceberg,” said the Pelagic Shark Research Foundation. “We’re only seeing a fraction of the actual losses.”

May 8, 2017

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Leopard Sharks Mysteriously Dying By The Hundreds Near San Francisco

“This is just the tip of the iceberg,” said the Pelagic Shark Research Foundation. “We’re only seeing a fraction of the actual losses.”

By All That's Interesting

May 8, 2017

Scientists Actually Prove That Psychedelic Drugs Create An ‘Elevated Level Of Consciousness’

British scientists use brain scans to officially prove for the first time ever that drugs like LSD and magic mushrooms truly do open the mind.

May 8, 2017

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Scientists Actually Prove That Psychedelic Drugs Create An ‘Elevated Level Of Consciousness’

British scientists use brain scans to officially prove for the first time ever that drugs like LSD and magic mushrooms truly do open the mind.

By John Kuroski