Top-Secret UFO Files Could 'Gravely Damage' US National Security if Released, Navy Says By Brandon Specktor published 13 January 20 The US Navy confirmed they have secret, classified documents regarding a 2004 UFO encounter, but releasing them could 'gravely damage' national security.
5-Inch-Long 'Dragon's Horn' Grows from Man's Back By Mindy Weisberger published 8 January 20 The enormous growth began as a lesion that steadily expanded over several years.
Towering Tumbleweed Traps Cars, Semi-Truck in Washington By Stephanie Pappas published 2 January 20 A morass of spiky tumbleweed closed a highway in Washington on New Year's Eve, trapping drivers for hours.
The 14 Wildest Science Stories from 2019 By Adam Mann published 30 December 19 See you next decade, science!
The 10 Weirdest Science Studies of 2019 By Nicoletta Lanese published 23 December 19 Oh, the things we do for science!
The Fascinating History of Crisco, the Famous Tub of 'Lard' By Helen Zoe Veit published 18 December 19 For all Crisco's popularity, what exactly is that thick, white substance in the can? If you don't know, you're not alone. Here's why.
Thousands of 10-Inch 'Penis Fish' Washed Up on a California Beach By Brandon Specktor published 13 December 19 A "penis fish" is neither a penis nor a fish. (Discuss.)
'Expedition Bigfoot' Scours Oregon Woods for Signs of the Mythical and Elusive Beast By Mindy Weisberger published 8 December 19 A team of experts embark on a search for the mythical Bigfoot in the forests of Oregon in a new Travel Channel documentary.
This Brainless, Single-Celled Blob Can Make Complex 'Decisions' By Yasemin Saplakoglu published 6 December 19 The blob will make decisions to move if in the presence of an irritating substance.
Why Baby Yoda Won't Be Coming Home for Christmas By George Marsten published 6 December 19 The Mandalorian director Jon Favreau addresses the lack of Baby Yoda toys for the holidays.
It's Still Not Aliens: 'Mars Bug' Claim Could Damage the Search for Life By Chelsea Gohd published 21 November 19 A professor suggests there are insects on Mars, but this questionable claim could hurt the search for life, experts say.
Great White Sharks in Australia Get a Concert from Kiss. But Will the Sharks Care? By Mindy Weisberger published 18 November 19 In a career first, the rock band Kiss is performing for an audience of great white sharks.
Objective Reality Doesn't Exist, Quantum Experiment Shows By Alessandro Fedrizzi, Massimiliano Proietti published 16 November 19 A quantum experiment raises deeply philosophical questions about the fundamental nature of reality.
Navy Officers Say 'Unknown Individuals' Made Them Erase Evidence of 2004 UFO Encounter By Yasemin Saplakoglu published 14 November 19 The signals were erratic and didn't seem to match those given off by known aircraft.
Thousands of Glorious 'Ice Eggs' Wash Up on Finnish Beach By Nicoletta Lanese published 8 November 19 The "ice eggs" form due to a rare weather phenomenon.
How Rabies Inspired Folktales of Werewolves and Vampires By Jessica Wang published 29 October 19 A look back at the folklore of rabies in humans reveals ties to beliefs in werewolves, vampires and other monsters.
The Black Knight Satellite: A Hodgepodge of Alien Conspiracy Theories By David Crookes, All About Space magazine published 28 October 19 Some think it could be an extraterrestrial spacecraft — but is it?
Rock Star's Company Seeks UFOs, Finds Military Contract By Mindy Weisberger published 27 October 19 A private company that researches UFOs has a new contract with the U.S. government.
How Long Will It Take to Find Proof of Alien Life? By Meghan Bartels published 25 October 19 How long until we find evidence of life beyond Earth? If a panel of experts is on track with their estimates, it may be sooner than you think.
'Cursed' Primate Weirdos Have Extra Thumbs. Scientists Didn't Know About Them Until Now. By Mindy Weisberger published 21 October 19 The discovery of a previously unknown mini-thumb makes weird aye-ayes even weirder.