Science

I’ve been around many people who have struggled with depression in their lives. Hell, I’ve had my own bouts with it, too. And unless you’ve been through it yourself, it’s hard to explain to people what it’s really like. And snapping out it is totally different for everyone. We hope that these responses will help...

It’s a big, dangerous world out there. And we can use all the help we can get in the safety department these days. I’m not trying to be dramatic, I’m just stating the facts, folks. Do you know any facts that could potentially save someone’s life? These AskReddit users sure do. Let’s see what they...

When it comes to facts about the natural world, there seem to be no shortage that really freak people out. The animal kingdom, plants, the universe…it turns out there are just so many ways to make human beings uncomfortable. These 17 scientific facts definitely fit the bill, so fair warning before you scroll through this...

Kids who grow up obsessed with dinosaurs never loser their interest in the far-off past. If you need proof of this statement, just look at the popularity of the enduring (and still going) Jurassic Park franchise! For some reason it’s not “cool” for adults to love talking about dinosaurs, but I say it’s about time...

It can be easy to tune out what scientists call “huge” discoveries or inventions in this day and age, because it can seem like they are happening on a fairly regular basis. That said, when something comes along that could significantly impact the way we all use energy in the future ,we should try to...

I know the year-that-shall-not-be-named seemed as if it went on and on, and that we limped into the new year hoping things would be different. While that hasn’t necessarily seemed true (at all), scientists say there is at least one big thing about 2021 that’s bound to set it apart from other years – it’s...

I’m a mom. When I’m in charge of my kids, I am doing at least half a dozen things at once – opening snacks, finding a video on YouTube, fixing a broken racetrack, changing a diaper, trying to clean up a mess, let the dog out, or start whatever meal comes next. I am almost...

Space is expensive. Oftentimes, those expenses, for one reason or another, turn into a whole lot of money down the drain. That’s exactly what happened at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico. The groundbreaking dish-like telescope unfortunately collapsed when a 900-ton platform hanging over the observatory detached and fell to the ground. The structure is...