Why is the world map you know wrong? By Joe Phelan published 15 January 22 Here's why flat world maps always have distortions.
Bigfoot: Is the Sasquatch real? By Benjamin Radford, Patrick Pester published 14 January 22 Bigfoot, or Sasquatch, is a large ape-like creature some people believe inhabits North America but there's no hard evidence it actually exists.
Why does cannabis smell skunky? By John Arnst published 8 January 22 Cannabis has long been called "skunky." Turns out, stinky sulfurous compounds are to blame.
Wild video shows goldfish 'driving' a water-filled car in weird experiment By Cameron Duke published 6 January 22 A supremely weird new video shows a goldfish driving a water-filled, motorized "car" to help scientists understand how they navigate on land.
Why do we still measure things in horsepower? By Joe Phelan published 1 January 22 Here's how the term "horsepower" got its start and why we still use it today.
11 strange things that washed ashore in 2021 By Live Science Staff published 27 December 21 A rundown of some of the strangest things the sea carried to the shores this year.
When humans are gone, what animals might evolve to have our smarts and skills? By Joanna Thompson published 18 December 21 If humans suddenly went extinct, what animals are most likely to develop human-like societies?
Swarms of mutant bacteria look just like Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' By Harry Baker published 17 December 21 A new study of swarming bacteria has created microscope images that resemble Vincent van Gogh's paintings.
13 of the best conspiracy theories By Benjamin Radford, Stephanie Pappas published 17 December 21 Conspiracy theories that have taken hold range from a faked moon landing to Barack Obama's birthplace to chemtrails.
Are jackalopes real? By Tyler Santora published 4 December 21 Can rabbits grow horns, as the legendary jackalope does?
Nuclear-powered US submarine collided with a hidden underwater mountain, Navy reveals By Harry Baker published 3 November 21 An investigation into a recent collision involving a nuclear-powered U.S. submarine has revealed it hit an unmapped seamount in the South China Sea.
Why extraterrestrial intelligence is more likely to be artificial than biological By Martin Rees published 1 November 21 Lord Martin Rees argues that if humans do find intelligent alien life, it will be artificial not biological.
What would happen if the speed of light were much lower? By Ashley P. Taylor published 30 October 21 Here's what would happen if the speed of light were orders of magnitude slower.
Siege of top-secret Area 51 began as a joke. Officials prepared to use deadly force in response. By Mindy Weisberger published 19 October 21 UFO enthusiasts who rallied in 2019 to invade Area 51 may have been joking about "storming" the base. But law enforcement officials took the idea very, very seriously.
Why did more than 90 rattlesnakes move into a California home? By Stephanie Pappas published 18 October 21 More than 90 rattlesnakes were pulled from the foundation of a California home, where the snakes may have been gathering to give birth.
Why is alcohol used to preserve things? By Donavyn Coffey published 5 September 21 Here's how alcohol can help preserve DNA, tissue samples and even entire organisms.
Pi calculated to a record-breaking 62.8 trillion digits By Harry Baker published 17 August 21 Researchers are set to break the world record for the most precise value of pi, after using an advanced computer to calculate the famous constant to 62.8 trillion decimal places.
Two planes report 'bright green UFO' swooping through the clouds over Canada By Brandon Specktor published 13 August 21 Two aircrafts flying over Canada reported a "bright green UFO" that disappeared into the clouds on July 30.
Scientists transform water into shiny, golden metal By Nicoletta Lanese published 30 July 21 In a new experiment, scientists turned water into a shiny, yellowish metal.
Why are vinegar and baking soda so good for cleaning? By Stacy Kish published 26 July 21 Why are common household items like baking soda and vinegar such good cleaning agents?
