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Just 3% of Americans own 50% of the country's guns

About 7.7 million American 'superusers' own between eight and 140 firearms.

Ever dreamt of being a medieval castle builder? You'll love Château de Guédelon

It's being build today using only tech and know-how from the 13th century. Loads of fun!

Are viruses alive?

The answer has stumped scientists for decades.

The most expensive fungus in the world: a dead caterpillar that sells for 50,000 USD a pound

It's also known as the "Viagra of the Himalayas".

Jorge Cervera Hauser's Spectacular Pictures of Sea Creatures

As beautiful as it gets.

Why satellites have those golden foils on them -- and how it saves a lot of lives

Like many other NASA technologies, this also proved to be really useful on Earth.

Mimicry at its finest -- or why this is not a snake

Disclaimer: this is not an actual snake.

Follow the last 30 years of humanity shaping the planet through the eyes of Google's Timelapse

Bird's eye view.

What's the difference between Alzheimer's and Dementia?

Dementia is a syndrome while Alzheimer's is a disease. More key differences between the two after the jump.

Voyager-1 spacecraft: 40 years of history and interstellar flight

Despite traveling more than ten billion miles in four decades, Voyager-1 is still at it.

How science knows when nations are testing nuclear bombs -- even when they are lying

We can't deduce everything, but we can deduce A LOT.

Why am I always cold? Science to the rescue

Feeling cold all the time isn't necessarily a bad thing but there are things you can do to raise temperature.

What's the difference between HIV and AIDS

You shouldn't use the two interchangeably.

What does 5-sigma mean in science?

In science, there's no room for certainty. But we can get close enough by using statistical significance.

How alleles make us who we are

It has to do with your parents, and a bit of luck.

A history of how computers went from stealing your heart, to stealing your job

They changed our society from the ground up. And will do so again.

Chocolate files: from the early days to today's dark pleasure

Chocolate is… who am I kidding — we all know what chocolate is. It’s sweet, delicious pleasure. But chocolate, this seemingly simple product has a rich and complex history which stems for almost 4,000 years. Before it took the beloved form we know today, chocolate had medicinal and ritualistic uses. The Early Mesoamerican days The Aztecs […]

What are the moons of the solar system and how many are there

An overview of some of the most important natural satellites in our solar system. They're quite a few.

What is THC: the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana

THC has beneficial health outcomes but also carries risks. Let's see what the science says about it.

These are the three kinds of smile, according to scientists

We've been looking at smiles all wrong.

Why do bachelors exist in the animal world?

Those majestic lions, with a harem of females? They're just compensating for something.

Kiwi birds facts: some of the most unique birds

Find out why!

What's a Galileo thermometer and how do you read it?

While it's not the most precise instrument, it's certainly one of the most attractive.

Rare photos of the Moon, as the Apollo astronauts witnessed it

Truly one of mankind's great successes.

How hot is a sauna, and other steamy facts, according to experts

There's a big difference between wet saunas and dry saunas.

Tesla Model 3: All About The Most Anticipated Car Ever

A glimpse at the future: the electric, self-driven vehicle of choice for the average American home.

Here's where you'd end up if you dug straight through the Earth

Spoiler alert: it's probably not China. Or Australia.

What is petroleum, and where does it come from?

You gotta crack some plankton to make crude oil.

What is pasteurization, and how does it keep milk fresh for 9 months at a time?

What wizardry is this!? Find out here.

What is the Venus Flytrap: the complete guide

“This plant, commonly called Venus’ fly-trap,” Darwin wrote in 1875, “is one of the most wonderful in the world.”

Dinosaur videos -- Diving deep into the Mesozoic

Dinosaur videos are always relevant for science fans.

How amber forms -- nature's time capsule

It takes millions of years!

17 Charts and Figures that show the US is not as developed as you'd think

Is the United States really that GREAT?

What is the Wilson Cycle? The builder and slayer of supercontinents

There're two ways you can find out how supercontinents form. Reading this is the one where you don't have to wait millions of years.

The Rock Cycle

Geological cycles rock.

Six simple ways to reduce food waste and make a sustainable difference

Here are some clever tips to help you stop wasting food.

What exactly is a photon? Definition, properties, facts

Let's shine some light on the matter.

What is Poison Oak and why should I stay away from it?

Identify it, understand what it does, and why not -- respect it.

Driverless cars are an idea as old as the automobile itself: meet the 1911 'Robot Chauffeur'

This 100-year-old silent film is absurdly mesmerizing. Way ahead of its time!

Bound around the axe: what is fascism and why do societies turn to it

It's never the same everywhere.

A beginner’s guide to naming species in Latin

It doesn't have to be so complicated.

Why the Great Barrier Reef is dying and why we should care

Hint: it mostly has to do with climate change.

Eight messed-up 'delicacies' you probably never want to touch

Fish genitalia, bird embryos, and corn diseases. Enjoy!

Green living at home: a list of techs to hack your house into clean energy

If you're looking to power your home cleanly, here's a good place to start.

From Red to White: The main types of wine, with their delicious differences

It's deliciously interesting.

8 simple tips to help you become a vegetarian

It can be simple and fun!

Fractal: the stunning beauty of Earth's megastorms seen through Chad Cowan's eyes

Amazing.

Do volcanoes really emit more CO2 than humans?

Volcanoes emit a significant amount of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, but nowhere near what humans emit.

What are free radicals and antioxidants?

Eat your fruits and veggies, folks.

Terraforming Mars: what it is and why we'd do something this crazy

Two planets are better than one. Here's everything you need to know about Mars terraformation.

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