Cannibal Nutrition and Self-Colonoscopies Win Accolades at the 2018 Ig Nobels By Mindy Weisberger Who went home with the top prizes at the 2018 Ig Nobels?
The Most Dangerous Space Weapons Ever By Space.com Staff Since Sputnik 1 launched in 1957, nations have been racing to gain a military advantage in space — the ultimate "high ground." Check out the top 10 space weapon concepts from over the years.
18 ways pregnancy may change your body forever By Laura Geggel Pregnancy transforms the body, and some of these changes don't stop after the baby has exited the womb.
9 Strange, Scientific Excuses for Why Humans Haven't Found Aliens Yet By Brandon Specktor Where are all the aliens? Scientists have some … unusual theories.
The 11 Strangest Pregnancy Trends By Nidhi Sharma Women have been giving birth since the beginning of human existence, but sometimes, the ways they do so get a little strange.
7 Science Museums to Visit This Summer By Mindy Weisberger During the hottest summer days, science museums can provide a cool break from the steamy temperatures outdoors.
9 Absolutely Evil Medical Experiments By Stephanie Pappas From intentional STD infection to Nazi war crimes, science isn't always so ethical.
The 10 Weirdest Medical Cases in the Animal Kingdom By Live Science Staff A deer with two heads found near the Mississippi River and a mountain lion with teeth and hair growing from its forehead are just two such oddball cases in the animal kingdom.
7 Plants You Can Eat If You're Stranded in the Wild By Nidhi Sharma On the off chance that you find yourself stranded in the wilderness on your next camping trip or hike, don’t panic — there are plenty of things to eat once you’ve run out of trail mix.
The 22 Weirdest Military Weapons By Tia Ghose From bat bombs to chicken-heated nukes, here are some of the most outlandish military weapons ever conceived.
7 Strange Signs You're Having an Allergic Reaction By Live Science Staff Most allergies involve a runny nose and watery eyes, but black spots on your skin and a bright red butt can also be signs of an allergic reaction.
Move Over, 'Tomb Raider': Here Are 11 Pioneering Women Archaeologists By Mindy Weisberger Popular "Tomb Raider" Lara Croft can't hold a candle to these groundbreaking women in archaeology.
The Weirdest Things That Fell From The Sky By Brandon Specktor Umbrellas and galoshes will shield you from the rain, snow and hail — but what about the showers of spiders, satellites, and raw mystery meat?
Stephen Hawking's Most Far-Out Ideas About Black Holes By Tia Ghose From the notion of hairy black holes to Hawking radiation, the late Stephen Hawking revolutionized our understanding of black holes.
10 Surprising Facts About Pi By Tia Ghose From its ancient origins to the unanswered questions, here are some surprising facts about pi.
9 Surprising Risk Factors for Dementia By Nicole Edison Here are nine recent studies that are changing the way we think about how to prevent dementia.