Are jackalopes real? By Tara Santora published 4 December 21 Can rabbits grow horns, as the legendary jackalope does?
Nuclear-powered US submarine collided with a hidden underwater mountain, Navy reveals By Harry Baker published 3 November 21 An investigation into a recent collision involving a nuclear-powered U.S. submarine has revealed it hit an unmapped seamount in the South China Sea.
Why extraterrestrial intelligence is more likely to be artificial than biological By Martin Rees published 1 November 21 Lord Martin Rees argues that if humans do find intelligent alien life, it will be artificial not biological.
What would happen if the speed of light was much lower? By Ashley P. Taylor published 30 October 21 Here's what would happen if the speed of light were orders of magnitude slower.
Siege of top-secret Area 51 began as a joke. Officials prepared to use deadly force in response. By Mindy Weisberger published 19 October 21 UFO enthusiasts who rallied in 2019 to invade Area 51 may have been joking about "storming" the base. But law enforcement officials took the idea very, very seriously.
Why did more than 90 rattlesnakes move into a California home? By Stephanie Pappas published 18 October 21 More than 90 rattlesnakes were pulled from the foundation of a California home, where the snakes may have been gathering to give birth.
Why is alcohol used to preserve things? By Donavyn Coffey published 5 September 21 Here's how alcohol can help preserve DNA, tissue samples and even entire organisms.
Pi calculated to a record-breaking 62.8 trillion digits By Harry Baker published 17 August 21 Researchers are set to break the world record for the most precise value of pi, after using an advanced computer to calculate the famous constant to 62.8 trillion decimal places.
Two planes report 'bright green UFO' swooping through the clouds over Canada By Brandon Specktor published 13 August 21 Two aircrafts flying over Canada reported a "bright green UFO" that disappeared into the clouds on July 30.
Scientists transform water into shiny, golden metal By Nicoletta Lanese published 30 July 21 In a new experiment, scientists turned water into a shiny, yellowish metal.
Why are vinegar and baking soda so good for cleaning? By Stacy Kish published 26 July 21 Why are common household items like baking soda and vinegar such good cleaning agents?
Why do nuclear bombs form mushroom clouds? By Randyn Bartholomew published 25 July 21 Here's why nuclear bomb explosions lead to a mushroom-shape cloud.
'Alien abduction' stories may come from lucid dreaming, study hints By Mindy Weisberger published 19 July 21 People have described extraterrestrial encounters that take place in a dreamlike state, and experiments suggest that such experiences may be lucid dreams.
Most Americans think intelligent aliens exist, and half think they have visited Earth By Mindy Weisberger published 2 July 21 A new survey reveals that most Americans believe in intelligent extraterrestrial life and do not feel threatened by the appearance of UFOs.
A new type of optical illusion tricks the brain into seeing dazzling rays By Harry Baker published 29 June 21 Scientists have described a brand new type of visual illusion that makes people see non-existent rays shining through rings of concentric polygons.
This french-fry-stealing seagull is the star of a new Google ad By Mindy Weisberger published 29 June 21 When a photographer snapped the moment a herring gull caught a french fry midair, the image quickly went viral. Now, the photo is appearing on Google billboards in Ireland and the U.K.
Long-anticipated 'UFO report' finally released. No, it's not aliens. By Jeanna Bryner published 26 June 21 The Pentagon has released a highly anticipated "UFO report" that does not implicate aliens in 144 UFO sightings. Here's what the report shows.
Scientists convert plastic waste into vanilla flavoring By Yasemin Saplakoglu published 18 June 21 Scientists have figured out a way to convert plastic waste into vanilla flavoring with genetically engineered bacteria, according to a new study.
Humpback whale swallows lobster diver before spitting him out By Ben Turner published 15 June 21 Humpback whales hunt by taking big lunges at groups of fish, so the encounter was likely a fluke.
The 'friendship paradox' doesn't always explain real friendships, mathematicians say By Yasemin Saplakoglu published 11 June 21 Your friends are on average more popular than you are, according to a phenomenon known as the "friendship paradox." But it turns out, there's some nuance to that.
