Science

The pronghorn is way faster than it should be—all because it evolved to outrun a predator that no longer exists.

Scientists mostly sit in boring labs all day, sure. But one Autumn in 1943, physicist Niels Bohr saw enough drama to last a lifetime.

The convergence two seemingly incompatible themes, science and religion, inspired one of Dali's greatest paintings: Crucifixion (Corpus Hypercubus).

Checking our phone can instantly drag you into a hole of endless scrolling—but the consequences of this addiction are more nefarious than we realized.

How exactly did a single asteroid strike cause the dinosaurs to go completely extinct? Let's go back to that day and find out.

From the seemingly harmless mosquito to the powerful saltwater crocodile, here's a closer look at some of the world's most dangerous animals.

Many claim that yoga has physical and mental benefits—but what does science have to say? Does this method of exercise really work?

Maybe they irrationally hate your grandma. Maybe it's the blank stare. If you've asked yourself "Is my cat a psychopath?", science may have the answer.

The James Webb Space Telescope looks like some weird, honeycomb, spaceship...thing. What gives? Well, this brilliant machine has a few tricks up its sleeve.

The universe is a crazy place.