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After the Earthquake: Stunning Photos Show Huge Rock Walls Rising from Below

A sight to behold.

New high-tech shelter reminds us that Chernobyl is still deadly, thirty years after the meltdown

The new one is much better than the last one though.

The world's oldest person (and only one still born in the 1800s) celebrates 117th birthday

When Emma Morano was born, Umberto I was still reigning over Italy.

Dallas will turn Dangerous Floodplains into the nation's Biggest Urban Park -- 10,000 acres of nature

Things are moving in the right direction in Texas.

According to the FBI, there are 7 types of protesters

Which one are you?

Bendy artificial muscle is made of pure nylon, still stronger than you

Even nylon is getting ripped and I still won't hit the gym.

Incredible fungi timelapse from BBC's Planet Earth II

Stop what you're doing and watch this incredible footage. Your life will not be the same again.

In 1975, a physicist co-authored a paper with his cat. He did it for a very good reason

F.D.C. Willard, also known as Chester, is a cat who co-authored a high-quality physics paper in 1975

Video: watch how a beautiful forest changes during a year

Filmmaker Samuel Orr took 40,000 still images from his front window in a forest cabin to show how nature changes day by day.

The Garden of Eel: the out of this world, mildly disturbing feeding pattern of garden eels

It's no nightmare -- just nature. And it's actually beautiful!

THE fusion energy video you should watch

Fusion could usher in a new age of energy but for most of us, fusion energy is still a big question mark.

The ZME Diaries: #COP22 -- The heart of COP

A look at what likely is the liveliest part of the conference.

How to do a skin polish by yourself, at home

Taking care of your skin is helpful not only for your looks but also for your health.

The ZME Diaries: #COP22, Day 1 - Our Thoughts and Impressions

Our own opinions and impressions about how this crucial summit is going, somewhat like a travel diary.

NASA's pumpkin competition absolutely smashes everything else

It's out of this world.

This might be the most accurate map of the world

It looks strange, but it's really accurate.

Amazing photos of Exp 49 astronauts touching down on Earth after 115 days in space

One skilled photographer shows what coming to Earth feels like.

Fossil Friday: the first dino brain (we've ever found)

We didn't even think it was possible to find one up to now.

Cat walks into university lecture, starts acting just like a student

The cat really fits into most student groups.

How To Get A Freelance Home Job in Science

Working from home is becoming more and more popular.

Self-ink calendar uses capillary action to mark dates

An artsy calendar that makes you stop and think about how you spend your time -- with a bit of help from science.

Startup designs cast that heals bones, lets you scratch

No more pens stuck in your arm's cast.

Surrealist Salvador Dali cookbook released after 40 years

At the age of 7, surrealist genius Salvador Dali wanted to become a chef. It's a good thing he didn't.

Deliciously funny finalists from the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2016

Nature... as you've never seen it before.

Artist Christo Guelov designs colorful street crossings to brighten your day

Bulgarian artist Christo Guelov turned boring pedestrian crossings into works of art.

Artist turns abandoned thrash into beautiful animal sculptures to remind us of pollution

From trash to art.

This vinyl playing under an electron microscope is mesmerizing

Groovy!

World's deepest underwater cave discovered in Czech Republic -- explorers still haven't reached the bottom

It's so deep explorers had to use a submersible robot to map the cave. The rope wasn't long enough, though.

Fossil Friday: the earliest known shells from 809 million years ago

Shifting ocean chemistry and predatory pressure made organisms bunker up for the first time.

Artist creates stunning coral timelapse video, and we can't stop watching it

Artist NNtonio Rodríguez created a stunning video, capturing the beauty of corals in timelapse.

Reykjavik switches city lights off for Nothern Lights, and it looks amazing

A sight to behold!

This futuristic bike can reach 144 km/h

It broke the record for man-powered vehicle, and it's not stopping here.

Nat Geo showcases the beauty of nature, one picture at a time

Nat Geo's Natural Photographer of the Year contest is in full swing -- and it's amazing.

Canada is building the world's longest trail, and it's humongous

Are you a hiking addict? Then you'll probably want to book a ticket for Canada in 2017.

Using Mathematical Functions to Create Stunning Animations

Mathematics is a very powerful tool to create beautiful works of art.

Rats in underwear, goatman, and VW engineers are among the 2016 winners of the Ig Nobel Prize

One of the most awesome events happening in science since 1991.

Amazing Cognitive Bias Chart shows Why You Shouldn't always Trust your Judgement

We're all seriously flawed.

How quantum entanglement changed the nature of physical reality forever

Are we living in only one of infinitely possible universes?

Mylan CEO Heather Bresch's hearing on EpiPen was a complete disaster for the company

Congress was not happy with Bresch's or the FDA's answers.

According to a new study, there are four kinds of people

According to a new study, 90% of people fall into one of four categories: optimists, pessimists, trusting or envious. Which one are you?

Elon Musk revisits the most pressing problems humanity needs to solve today

The interview features some practical advice for young innovators. Hint: you don't need to aim very high to have a lasting impact.

Russian geneticist breeds the first domesticated foxes and I want one

Man's best Russian friend.

The Gist of Climate Change explained in one Amazing XKCD Comic

Randall Munroe is back with yet another intelligent comic. This time he drew out a very complex subject in simple terms.

Internet schools man for trying to "mansplain" a NASA astronaut

'It's simple thermo,' he said.

NASA released the most awesome pictures of Mars' surface to date

The rocks from Mars are surprisingly familiar.

Fossil Friday: the bug inside the lizard inside the snake

Always go for a meal before you fossilize.

Book review: ‘Economic thought’

We live in an economic world, and this book makes sense of it all.

Celebrating life one awesome picture at a time: the Welcome Image Awards 2016

Big science going on at the small scale.

A new VR service launches today and promises the full girlfriend experience

Knowing the Internet, I'm surprised it took this long.

Fossil Friday: C. Megalodon, the true Jaws

The biggest fish in the pond.

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