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Giant files: Nomura and Lion's mane jellyfish

These are some of the most eerie jellyfish on the planet.

6 unexpected discoveries from the world's deepest well

We're still just scractching the surface of the planet.

Are daddy longlegs spiders? Myths and arachnids meet up

Sure they look similar, but are daddy long legs spiders? Mmmm no.

Yes, a gun shooting blanks can still kill you -- and action movies are surprisingly dangerous

Blanks or not, guns should never be toyed with.

Why getting a tattoo hurts -- the science behind inking

Humans have tattooed themselves since times immemorial to celebrate gods, show social standing, for medicinal purposes or just to look good. And since the dawn of this controversial form of art, people have endured excruciating pain to adorn their body with ink; but why does tattooing hurt so much?

What is conflict theory? Looking at Marx’s main concepts

The fact that Marx was able to propose a theory that can still fit so well in today's modern world is remarkable.

What are ecosystems and why they're important, according to experts

They provide us with many important services.

Venom versus poison: what is the difference?

Knowing the difference between the two may be a matter of life and death!

Why a baby shark is called a pup and a baby platypus is called a puggle -- and other unusual baby animal names

If this doesn't make you go 'aww' then I don't know what will.

The weirdest, surreal, and most charming animals

You're not going to believe some of these are real.

How and why animals hibernate

Animals that hibernate undergo extreme drops in their body temperature, heart rate, and metabolism.

What do pet turtles (and wild ones) eat? The definitive guide

They are among the oldest reptiles in the world and have a varied, species-dependent diet.

Absolute location: how the equator, meridians, and our system of positioning work

Describing where you are on a sphere can be a bit weird.

The eye of the Sahara -- how such a bizarre formation came to be

This has got to be one of the strangest places on Earth- - but you couldn't make much of it if you were just walking by.

How it rains on different planets: what the science says

It rains water on Earth, but on Titan, it rains with methane. Find out how it rains on other planets.

How many countries are there really in the world?

Counting the number of countries in the world can be surprisingly complicated.

6 Reasons Why Your Eye is Twitching

Never has something so benign been so annoying.

What was Albert Einstein's IQ?

Einstein never took an IQ test but some academics have estimated his score based on historical records.

Jacob's Well -- one of the most dangerous diving spots in the world

A natural wonder where many Texas come to literally chill during the scorching summer heat. It's also a dangerous diving spot.

How a compass works: your trusty magnetic guide

The magnetic compass is one of the most important instruments for navigation.

What is Gondwana: the ancient supercontinent that changed Earth

This is the story of the last in a breed of geological titans, a supercontinent we named Gondwana.

How old is the oldest tree?

The oldest tree is between 5,000 and 80,000 years ols, depending on what you consider a 'tree'.

22 Interesting Science Facts that Will Blow Your Mind

These fun science facts will keep you scrolling for more.

The largest stars in the Universe: a story of immense proportions

Here's some of the largest, plumpest stars out there.

This is what 109,000 horsepower looks like -- meet the biggest and most powerful engine in the world

This jaw dropper is the Wärtsilä RT-flex96C, the world’s largest and most powerful diesel engine in the world today.

How Gold is made and how it got to our planet

From ancient civilizations to modern day, the allure of gold has never waned. But where does this precious metal actually come from?

Who really discovered electricity?

Spoiler: It wasn't Ben Franklin.

Antarctica's amazing striped icebergs

Not all icebergs are white and pure.

The different types of electromagnetic radiation: from radio waves to gamma rays, according to experts

All of them are light -- but not quite.

What are the different climate zones? A simple explainer

Earth has different types of climate produced by numerous factors, including differences in radiation, geology, and latitude.

How eye color is determined: from brown to blue

Have you ever wondered why your eyes are the color they are? The answer lies in the complex world of eye color genetics.

The fastest man-made object is a manhole cover that was blasted into space by an underground nuclear test

It was “going like a bat!”

They smell like garlic but sell like diamonds -- what are truffles?

The fruit is so rare that it needs to be hunted.

Why we use the QWERTY keyboard layout -- and why it's probably not the best design

Why QWERTY? Why not ABCD or ZXYW or anything else? The answer is pretty silly.

Free phone apps that identify plants from just a picture

It's like Shazam for plants -- you identify plants based on just taking a picture.

How hot is lava, according to experts

Lava is very hot. But exactly how hot? The answer isn't straightforward.

The surprisingly rich (and dirty) history of anal cleansing: a look at how people kept their bottoms clean through the ages

What did people do before toilet paper was invented?

Who is the best chess player in history? It depends how you look at it

There's no clear answer -- but there are a few suspects.

The biggest tsunami ever recorded: Taller than 500 meters

Imagine the biggest wave you can imagine. Now make it bigger.

Why leaves change color and fall down in autumn, according to experts

When summer draws to an end and autumn creeps in, leaves start changing colors and falling from the trees. But why do the leaves fall down?

What's World's Largest Reptile?

If you’re asking yourself what the world’s biggest reptile is, then the answer is a bit complicated because we have to make a significant distinction – do you want to know the largest living reptile or the largest reptile ever? For the former, the answer is pretty straightforward: the saltwater crocodile takes the crown, with […]

2022: The Year Quantum Conquered the Nobel Prize

The 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics honors research on the foundations of quantum mechanics, which opened up the quantum information frontier.

Redheads do feel more pain -- and they're tougher than anyone else

Redheads might not have more fun, but they're definitely more interesting.

Why transparent solar cells could replace windows in the near future

Researchers have developed transparent solar panels that can be used as glass windows in our homes or even in our phone screens.

When was Jesus really born? It wasn't on Christmas, that's for sure

Christ was most likely born a few years Before Christ (BC). Which is definitely impressive.

6 Enlightening Facts about Solar Energy You Should Know

What you need to know about solar energy and solar panels. Get your solar energy facts straight.

Where does the taurine in energy drinks come from?

Taruine doesn't actually come from bull urine.

What's the difference between nuclear fission and fusion

Despite having some things common, the two can be considered polar opposites.

How big is a petabyte, exabyte or yottabyte? Let's look at the largest units of data storage

The scale at which data storage is growing can be dizzying. Here's a brief bottom-up overview starting from the tiny byte to the mammoth yottabyte.

Are we in a mass extinction right now? Probably yes, researchers say

We are leaving a big mark on the planet. But there’s still time to change.

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