Mosasaurus: Apex ocean predator of the dinosaur age By Patrick Pester Mosasaurus was one of the largest members of the mosasaur family, which were the top predators in the oceans during the age of dinosaurs.
What was the Deepwater Horizon disaster? By Jen Monnier In April 2010, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico exploded, killing 11 people. Two days later the rig capsized, and the pipe below began spewing oil.
10 stunning natural wonders of the world you need to visit By Amy Grisdale, How It Works magazine Some of the best locations nature has to offer, from an island teeming with dragons to a famous waterfall.
How are asteroids, space weather and space debris detected before they hit Earth? By Andrew May, How It Works magazine The European Space Agency’s Space Situational Awareness program is tackling the problem on three fronts.
What is an adenovirus? By Nicoletta Lanese Find out everything about adenoviruses, from what they are and what symptoms to watch out for to how adenoviruses are used in vaccines, such as those for COVID-19.
Is Bigfoot real? You likely already know the answer. By Benjamin Radford, Live Science Staff Despite a lack of hard evidence, some people believe that Bigfoot, also called Sasquatch, is a giant ape-like creature that roams North America.
Yuri Gagarin: How the first man in space sparked a conspiracy theory By David Crookes, All About Space magazine Gagarin became the first of humankind to blast off into space on April 12, 1961, but rumors continue to circulate that another cosmonaut had beaten him to the punch days before.
Black holes: The darkest objects in the universe By Paul Sutter Find out what black holes are, who discovered them, how we know they exist and what would happen if you fell into a black hole.
Chimpanzees: Intelligent, social and violent By Patrick Pester Chimpanzees are one of our closest living relatives and share many of the same traits as humans. They are highly intelligent and social creatures, but they are also capable of extreme violence.
Coyotes: Facts about the wily members of the Canidae family By Alina Bradford, Patrick Pester The coyote is a clever animal that has adapted well to growing human populations and habitat loss.
What are Brood X cicadas? By Vicky Stein Billions of periodical cicadas, known as Brood X, will emerge across the eastern U.S. in 2021.
What is DNA? By Rachael Rettner DNA is a molecule that contains the instructions an organism needs to develop, live and reproduce.
Orcas: Facts about killer whales By Alina Bradford, Patrick Pester Orcas, or killer whales, are the largest of the dolphin family.
10 influential women in history By All About History From politics to protests, women have shaped the world we live in today. These 10 stand out above the rest.
How to get pregnant: Tips and facts to increase fertility By Cari Nierenberg, Sarah Wild Here are some tips for how to get pregnant successfully, including information on how to conceive if you have PCOS or endometriosis.
What is temperature? Facts about Fahrenheit, Celsius and Kelvin scales By Sarah Wild These are the most common temperature scales, their history, and their use
What is an equinox? By Sarah Wild Equinoxes occur twice a year when the sun is directly above the equator, and signal herald the beginning of spring and autumn.
Who inherits the British throne? By Live Science Staff Since days of yore, the royal line of succession to the British throne — like most monarchies — was based on primogeniture.
Ears: Facts, function & disease By Alina Bradford The ears are complex systems that not only provide the ability to hear, but also make it possible to maintain balance.
Hearing aids: How they work and which type is best for you By Sarah Wild Hearing aids are small electronic devices that a person wears in or behind their ears. Here's how the different types of hearing aids work and which one might be best for you.
