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Do Giraffes Get Struck by Lightning More Than Other Animals?
June 25, 2017 | ArticleThey can reach 19 feet tall, meaning giraffes tower over the savannah they live in. So do they get struck by lightning more than other, shorter animals?
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The Missing Link: Where Are Medium-Size Black Holes?
June 24, 2017 | ArticleFor decades, while astronomers have detected black holes equal in mass either to a few suns or to millions of suns, the missing-link black holes in between have eluded discovery.
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Why Do Some Animals Eat Their Own Poop?
June 24, 2017 | ArticleWhy do some animals poop, and then turn around and eat their own droppings?
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Why Do Men Have Nipples?
June 17, 2017 | ArticleMen can't nurse babies, so why on Earth do they have nipples?
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Why Do Cats and Dogs Love a Good Head Scratch?
June 17, 2017 | ArticleWhy do some cats and dogs practically melt with joy when they get a good head scratch?
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Are Flat-Earthers Being Serious?
May 30, 2017 | ArticleMembers of the Flat Earth Society claim to believe the Earth is flat. Are they kidding?
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Why Do Men Run Faster Than Women?
May 27, 2017 | ArticleWhy is it that male runners tend to clock faster times than female runners do?
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Could Humans Ever Regenerate a Limb?
May 22, 2017 | ArticleIf you cut the leg off a salamander, it grows back. Humans, however, can't manage the trick. The reasons are far from simple, and to some extent are still a bit of a mystery.
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Tale of 2 Tails: Why Do Sharks and Whales Swim So Differently?
May 20, 2017 | ArticleThe graceful whale swims by undulating its wide tail up and down, while the shark swims by moving its tail side to side. Why the difference?
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How Does 'Kinetic' Sand Work?
May 18, 2017 | ArticleA mesmerizing material called "kinetic sand," which can be molded like clay but also somehow feels silky, is enjoyable for kids and adults alike.
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