Study May Solve the Mystery of Some Ball Lightning
Unlocking the Secrets of Ball Lightning For centuries, people have reported sightings of mysterious glowing orbs known as ball lightning, typically about the size...
Author : Trent Gordon
The Looming Data Center Energy Catastrophe
Each day in the U.S., vast amounts of data are generated as individuals engage in activities such as streaming movies, checking bank balances, sending emails,...
That Time a German Prince Built an Artificial Volcano
In the picturesque landscape of Woerlitz, Germany, a unique marvel of the Enlightenment era has been revived, captivating audiences with its grandeur and historical...
Yes, the Easter Island Heads Have Bodies
The discovery that the Moai statues on Easter Island have bodies was made by archaeologists on Easter Island as early as 1914. However, this information...
Fish With “Hands” Found to Be New Species
Using its fins to walk rather than swim along the ocean floor, the pink handfish is one of nine newly named species described in a...
Mysterious Tourette’s Syndrome Outbreak in US School Still A Mystery
In early 2012, the small town of LeRoy, New York, became the center of a perplexing medical phenomenon when a group of students at...
Air Plants: Nature’s Breathtaking Soil-Free Wonders
Tillandsia, commonly known as air plants, are a fascinating genus of the Bromeliad family (Bromeliaceae) that have captured the imagination of plant enthusiasts worldwide....
Video: Watch Pumpkin Grow from Seed to Super-Size Time-Lapse
Connecticut’s Giant Pumpkins: Breaking Records and Defying Shortages While past years have seen warnings of pumpkin shortages in the northeastern United States due to...
Aliens May Destroy Humans to Save the Earth
Not to freak you out or anything, but if humans can’t take better care of the Earth, there is a scenario where aliens decide...
Fungi Generate Their Own “Mini Wind” for Spore Dispersal
Some fungal species have evolved a remarkable ability to create their own air currents for spore dispersal, overcoming the limitations of still air and greatly...