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Edmontosaurus: The Fascinating Life of a Late Cretaceous Giant

Exploring a less-known Cretaceous grazer.

11 Incredible Periodical Cicadas Facts You Can't Miss

Explore these fun facts about cicadas, from their unique life cycles to their critical role in ecosystems.

Florida's cultured meat ban is dumb. But it can have big consequences

The "global elite" wants everyone to "eat bugs". Or something. Anyway, ban it.

The 16 Fastest Dinosaurs: The Speed Demons of the Mesozoic

Life on the fast lane a couple hundred million years ago.

Why (some) cicadas only come out once every 17 years

Cicadas have a very unusual lifestyle but it's an efficient strategy.

Researchers are turbo-charging rice to end malnutrition. But there's a catch

Rice is a staple crop for billions of people on Earth. Soon, it may get even better.

Why do cicadas make so much noise?

Cicadas are nature's loudspeakers. Here's why and how they make such a racket.

Gallimimus: the chicken-mimicking dinosaur

RUN, GALLIMIMUS, RUN!

Meet the 16 Strangest Dinosaurs You've Never Heard Of

All dinosaurs were strange. These are some of the strangest. The ones we found, at least...

10 Mind-Blowing Triceratops Facts

Three horned facts for the Three Horned Face.

The crazy mathematical concept that underlies all your online security: zero knowledge proofs

What if I told you you can prove a statement without revealing anything about that statement itself?

Archaeopteryx: the winged link between dinosaurs and birds

- It's a bird! - It's a plane! - No... it's Archaeopteryx!

Can artificial snow save ski resorts amid the hottest winters on record?

Ski season is shortening with every passing year, and most ski resorts around the world now rely on artificial snow to stay in business.

Slate: characteristics, properties, uses

You've seen it on rooftops everywhere, but where does slate come from?

What do animals dream about?

Turns out, animals dream a lot like us: about everyday life.

Kentrosaurus: "Sharp Lizard"

Stegosaurus' cool smaller cousin with a tail-long thagomizer and a side spike.

Ichthyosaurus: "Fish Lizard"

These dolphin-like marine reptiles appeared millions of years before dinosaurs.

Styracosaurus: "Spiked Lizard"

Tricerotops often takes the spotlight. But its less famous cousin was no pushover.

Geodes: Nature's Hidden Treasures

Have you ever seen a geode?

Nonsilicate minerals -- the underdogs of geology

Silicate minerals dominate the Earth's crust -- but nonsilicate minerals play a key role as well.

Amorphous "minerals" -- what happens when geology goes out of order

They are the chaotic "bad boys" of geology, and their formation is as interesting as it gets.

Deinocheirus: "Terrible Hand"

Deinocheirus's massive arms puzzled scientists for decades until recent discoveries revealed it as one of the most bizarre and gigantic dinosaurs ever found.

Mosasaurus: "Meuse Lizard"

The Mosasaurus was a giant marine reptile, which dominated ancient oceans with its fearsome jaws and massive body.

The power of 'healing' crystals: what they can and can't do

Crystals are lifeless masses that don't have any 'energetic' properties. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't own some if you like them.

The properties of minerals: From hardness to luster

Each mineral has its own unique set of properties.

Therizinosaurus: "Scythe Lizard"

A herbivorous raptor-like dinosaur with humongous claws? I'm hooked!

Tarbosaurus: "Alarming Lizard"

Tyrannosaurus' smaller cousin with an equally menacing name and actually overall equally menacing.

The 2024 California Superbloom: Here's everything you need to know

In California, the 2024 Superbloom is shaping up to be a breathtaking display of wildflowers.

Oviraptor: "Egg Thief"

Although its name means 'egg snatcher', this dinosaur was actually a caring parent.

Quetzalcoatlus: the largest flying animal ever discovered

This aircraft-sized pterosaur would have been a formidable match even for an adult T.Rex.

Silicate minerals: the building blocks of the Earth

Silicates are by far the most common type of mineral on Earth.

The seven types of crystals -- the stunning geometry that comes from an atomic lattice

Some people say crystals have healing powers, but that's not the type of crystals we're looking at here.

The most valuable minerals -- and why they matter so much

What's your favorite precious mineral?

How do minerals form? Everything you need to know

Minerals are the building blocks of rocks and the storytellers of Earth's history. They're the Legos of our planet.

Carcharodontosaurus: "Shark-toothed Lizard"

The underdog contender for the 'Largest Theropod' throne. Folks, I give you Carcharodontosaurus.

The turnspit dog: The extinct breed that once powered every kitchen in the UK before modern appliances

These kitchen dogs were no ordinary pets, but served a special purpose. They ran a wheel that helped their owners cook meat.

Pterodactylus: "Winged Finger"

Pterodactylus, the first identified pterosaur, reshaped our view of prehistoric flight and Mesozoic ecosystems.

Pteranodon: "Toothless Wing"

Pteranodon were not only among the largest pterosaurs, but also one of the largest flying animals ever.

Pachycephalosaurus: "Thick-Headed Lizard"

Like humans, this dinosaur's thick skull was supposedly only for showing off.

How to collect rocks -- the comprehensive guide for the amateur geologist

Collecting rocks is one of the best hobbies to connect you with nature.

Ankylosaurus: "Fused Lizard"

Fossil records speak of one that could deter the Tyrannosaurus. If the Rex was an unstoppable force, this dinosaur is the immovable object.

Iguanodon: "Iguana Tooth"

Early paleontologists seriously thought it looked like a rhinoceros iguana.

Marine biologist relays ocean's cry for help and how we can answer

We all need to care more about the ocean. A marine biologist explains why.

Can peacocks fly? A look at nature's trade-offs

Most birds, by design, are built to fly. Peacocks, on the other hand, are not.

Gypsum: mineral characteristics, properties, uses

Gypsum is a soft sulfate mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO4ยท2H2O). It is renowned for its wide use in the manufacturing of plaster, drywall, and fertilizers. The mineral forms in geological time from the evaporation of water (it’s an evaporite mineral) and as a hydration product of anhydrite. It’s a versatile and widespread mineral, […]

Pressure in geology: How pressure plays a key role in rock formation

Rocks aren't simple, inert objects. They are dynamic, moving from one structure to another, holding inside them clues of processes that transformed them -- including pressure.

What are crystals? What the science says

Healing crystal? Na. Geology is interesting enough without making things up.

Do we think in words or pictures?

It's a mix of both and much more.

9 lesser known architectural wonders we lost to time

Sure, you've heard of the Library of Alexandria and the Hanging Gardens -- but have you heard of these?

How often do you need to change your toothbrush?

Hint: Check the bristles when in doubt.

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