8 Inspirational Sayings From Charles Darwin
The Father of Evolution's words were equally as remarkable as his evolutionary theory ...read more
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Evidence Shows Humans May Have Introduced Now-Extinct Wolf to the Falkland Islands
Fox-like dog described by first Europeans to visit the remote islands was an ecological anomaly. ...read more
5 Eccentric Facts About Isaac Newton
The father of modern science also happened to stick needles in his eye and send criminals to their deaths. ...read more
What Causes Brain Freeze?
The same responses that sometimes kick in when you dig into an ice cream cone can also cause other types of headaches. ...read more
Underwater Sculptures Stop Illegal Fishing
An Italian fisherman got creative in his effort to prevent trawlers from destroying local fish stocks. ...read more
Scientists Used X-rays To Peek Into Marie Antoinette’s Secret Love Letters
The queen's messages, once redacted by an unknown censor, shed light on her close relationship with a Swedish count during the French Revolution. ...read more
Startling New Sea Creatures
Recently discovered species are just a fraction of life hidden beneath the ocean. ...read more
Animals of the Forest Floor
Here are five helpful but sometimes dangerous creatures that support the ecosystem. ...read more
The Mad Genius Stereotype: Fact or Merely Fiction?
The link between creativity and mental illness is pervasive in popular culture. But research remains controversial. ...read more
The Creepy Feeling in the Uncanny Valley
Almost — but not quite — humanlike robots can freak us out. But for roboticists, that feeling is an opportunity to get things right. ...read more