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The Amazing World of Jumping Spiders: from Peacocks To Portias

Jumping spiders can leap up to six times their body length and possessing some of the keenest vision in the animal kingdom.

How chickens tripled in size since the 1950s

The story of how genetics shaped chicken into the go-to protein of choice around the world.

What are the largest pyramids in the world?

The world's largest pyramids continue to reveal their secrets.

Can cockroaches fly? Well, it depends

Most cockroaches can't fly, but some do -- especially in the heat.

Vampire devices are stealing your electricity (and your money). You should unplug them

You may want to get in the habit of unplugging things you're not using.

What is a group of pandas called? It's surprisingly complicated

Can we just go with 'a cuddle of pandas'?

How long before the world runs out of fossil fuels?

They won't run out during your lifetime, but there's a catch...

Rock-solid geology puns that will make you erupt in laughter

They're the schist.

Are chimps really stronger than humans? A look into primate superstrength

CHIMPS. ARE. RIPPED. But they aren't really all that strong as urban myths would have you believe.

What is Kombucha and is it good for you?

Many label it as a magic drink that cures anything from constipation to cancer. Is there any truth to these claims?

How do tsunamis form?

Most waves form due to winds or tides, but tsunamis have a different cause altogether.

How natural selection leads to evolution

It's one of the most revolutionary theories in science.

Exploring Tau Ceti: the nearby cosmic oasis that may be key to finding alien life

This star system could have everything needed to find life.

What is point Nemo: the loneliest place on Earth

It's literally in the middle of the ocean.

Jabuticaba, the grape tree: A hidden wonder of the Amazon rainforest

The Jabuticaba tree is unique for bearing fruit directly on its trunk and older branches.

The main types of mountains -- Earth's ups and downs

Let's talk some mountains.

Why were chainsaws invented? It wasn't to cut wood

This wood-splitting tool was initially intended to help deliver babies rather than cut wood.

What is a raccoon dog? The animal that may have started the COVID pandemic

Genetic material from the fox-like canid was found alongside viral RNA in samples taken from Wuhan, China.

What is the difference between mammoths and mastodons?

Spot the difference!

Can you raise your IQ score?

Is it possible to have a higher IQ by training?

Why some creatures in the deep sea get so big

It's one of nature's many curiosities.

7 potted plants that will remove indoor air pollution from your home, proven by science

Plants aren't just for show.

Titan Arum: the titan penis flower

It's big, it's smelly, it's unusual... and it's surprisingly fascinating.

The loudest sound in mankind's history

Krakatoa is believed to be the loudest sound produced on the surface of the planet -- in human history, that is.

These are the fastest production cars of every decade

Here's a list of the fastest cars, decade by decade.

Meat-eating rabbits: these fluffy creatures are not exactly "herbivores"

So that's unexpected!

What is the fastest car in the world -- and why it's not so easy to tell

It's was a battle between Bugatti and Hennessy -- and then Koenigsegg came in.

13 Bizarre Deep Sea Creatures

Deep sea creatures are remarkably well adapted to their hellish environment. So why do we parade them as bizarre and weird?

What mice with antlers can teach us about organ regeneration

Growing antlers on mice may help us regenerate tissues and even new limbs.

Astrology doesn't work and never worked. Here's why

Here's what's in your horoscope for today: science.

What is Pi (π) and what is it good for?

If you're not a fan of straight lines, you'll love Pi.

The Call of the Void: why you sometimes feel like jumping from high places

That weird feeling has a name -- and an interesting bit of science behind it.

T. Rex, king of the dinosaurs -- here's what makes the tyrannosaur so fascinating

It was big and fearsome, but what other mysteries does T. Rex hide?

What is the Oedipus complex, according to experts

If all your boyfriends or girlfriends look like your parents, Freud's ghost could be slowly nodding with a knowing look somewhere.

What calories look like in different foods

Food calories come in different shapes and sizes.

Are humans really apes?

Even though you look different, you share 99% of the same genes with most other apes.

11 mind-blowing facts about Jupiter

Jupiter is at least twice as massive as all other planets in the solar system combined. But that’s not all…

112 Elements from the Period Table Illustrated as Characters

Imagining chemical elements as comic book heroes.

Why is recycling so important? The dirty truth behind our trash

We need to change the way we think about waste.

What would Earth look like without water?

From marble blue to very, very brown.

Salema Porgy: the hallucinogenic fish

Poor man's LSD... with a nasty twist.

What's the difference between ionic and covalent bonds

They're actually more similar than you'd think.

What's the ideal blood pressure by age: the Goldilocks of optimal heart health

Optimal blood pressure is critical to living a healthy life and staving off cardiovascular disease.

What makes things funny? The science of humor explained

Why is that YouTube video so hilarious? Let's home in on funny.

Where is the center of the universe (or is there even one)?

The universe does not have a center point. How is this possible?

Bad Physics in Movies: When Hollywood gets science wrong

It's a bird. It's a plane. No... it's Hollywood's bad physics.

Feral Children: Mind-Blowing Cases of Children Raised by Animals

Feral children have been isolated from human contact from a very young age and grew up wild, sometimes raised by animals.

The Ames Room: The optical illusion that will make you doubt your eyes

The Ames Room illusion challenges our understanding of perception and shows how easily our brains can be tricked by visual cues.

What causes dark circles under the eyes? A sciency look behind them

Dark circles under the eyes can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, lifestyle choices, and environmental factors.

What makes things cute?

It's obviously kittens. Just stick kittens on everything.

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