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You can make it rain anywhere, all you need to do is some cloud seeding. At least, that's the theory.
It's the fish that fishes other fish -- and it's pretty amazing at the job!
Forget zombies, some parasites would love to eat your brain just for a change of taste.
An equation that tries to dispel one of life's greatest mysteries.
This is manipulation I can get behind.
These magnificent creatures pose no threat to humans -- but humans pose big threats to them.
Mirrors aren't 'silver' or 'colorless'.
Truly fearsome beasts!
One of the world's lesser-known beasts, fisher cats are starting to make their presence felt in cities.
At their adult stage, frogs are generally carnivorous, but there are exceptions.
Vitamin K plays a key role in our blood’s ability to form clots. It’s one of the less glamorous vitamins, more rarely discussed than its peers and, although it’s usually referred to as a single substance, it comes in two natural varieties — K1 and K2 — and one synthetic one, K3. People typically cover […]
These fearsome predators, encased in bony armor, are threatened with extinction.
There's a lot of chaos in the atmosphere. But that doesn't mean we can't model it.
It's not uncommon for cats to sleep up to 17 hours a day. What do you think they're dreaming about?
An unassuming, yet extremely important alloy.
The sonification of astronomical data provides a new way to experience the cosmos.
Here are some of the most famous equations, from the ancient Greeks to modern physics.
It's a relatively new type of breed -- and a pretty unusual one as well.
Dogs aren’t true carnivores, but they aren’t exactly omnivores either. The reason why so many dogs like to nibble grass may be due to instinct.
Time to meet the 'Everest of the deep'.
Cats may or may not be liquid, but researchers are more certain about other states of matter: namely, plasma.
Although very similar, there are subtle differences that we can use to tell them apart.
Materials scientists have never been able to replicate the quality of true Damascus blades to a tee.
Scientists are still learning new things about why your furry pet purrs but cats are confusing them with their adorable mind tricks.
Symbioses are dynamic relationships in which organisms of different taxa interact with either positive or negative effects.
Thanks to test tube babies, parenthood has become more and more accessible for millions of parents around the world.
The nuclear device was so powerful, it was too big to use effectively.
They shared a common ancestor with grey wolves over 5 million years ago.
It prevents the entry or escape of electromagnetic fields
We can't be sure of its exact size, but we know it was terribly big.
Don't let their comical appearance fool you. These are one of the most capable and resilient creatures in the world.
The hexagon is surprisingly present in many parts of nature.
Climate models evolved over the years and have always been accurate.
AM-III also works as a semiconductor, allowing it to transfer electrical current.
There's more to Antarctica than ice and penguins. *This article has been edited, see bottom*
Most people think dogs wag their tails when they're happy. But that's not entirely true at all.
It won’t be easy but we have to do it for the future of the planet.
Let’s hope the scenario stays hypothetical.
Archaea are probably the most successful beings on Earth. They've been around for billions of years and can survive almost anywhere.
The movement of tectonic plates can sometimes cause the surface of the plane to rumble. But there's more to it.
We're way past the point of doubts on this one.
They are really massive!
These are some chonky constructions.
We are much closer to crossing them than we think -- and it’s all because of our greenhouse gas emissions.
They are among nature’s most beautiful birds — and also one of the strangest.
Its leaves pack one of the most painful stings in the world. There is no antidote.
Everything you need to know about the hereditary material in humans and virtually all other organisms.
It's a method that can help detect rare genetic disease.
The very first life forms were likely self-reproductive. Many still are to this day.
Hard water can ruin your washing machine, but also your hair and skin. On the flipside, it's great for drinking!
