Imagine living creatures that survive without a brain, heart, or lungs, are often see-through, and are are about 98% water. Well, the creatures exist and go by the names jellyfish, jellies, medusa, and sea jelly, among others. There are up… Read More
Known for their speed and grace, impalas were the inspiration for a line of vehicles made by Chevrolet, aptly named the Chevrolet Impala. They live across eastern and southern Africa and contribute to tourism, food, and sport hunting in the… Read More
Although scientists have thoroughly studied oceans and space, there is still so much that is unknown about them. Black holes are one of the mysteries that even the smartest scientists and researchers have not been able to fully explain. There… Read More
Ever since the global pandemic – and perhaps a bit before – people around the world have become somewhat obsessed with disinfecting every surface and keeping oh-so-scary germs at bay. But what if getting some dirt under our fingernails is… Read More
When spring returns, so do the hummingbirds. A variety of hummingbird species exist in many parts of the world, including Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and the United States. They are known for their small size, fast wingbeat, and the humming sound… Read More
They started as automatic vacuums and lawn mowers. Since then, they have taken on human-like traits and abilities. One even accompanied First Lady Melania Trump to a children’s technology summit. Their purpose is to replace humans by doing jobs that… Read More
One of the most famous gorillas of all time is Koko, a female western lowland gorilla who learned more than 1,000 words in sign language. She also understood many English words (around 2,000) and even created several beautiful paintings. In… Read More
Flamingos are brightly colored birds that live in tropical areas around the world. They are known for their pink plumage, long, slender legs, and downward-bending beaks. The name flamingo comes from the Portuguese or Spanish word “flamengo,” which means flame-colored…. Read More
Brain health has captured our attention lately. Millions of people are worried about one of the most powerful instruments in the universe deteriorating – called brain rot – whether from endless social media scrolling or not eating the right foods…. Read More
Elephants hold the title of Earth’s largest living land animal. There are three species, which are native only to the continents of Africa and Asia: the African bush elephant, the African forest elephant, and the Asian elephant. African bush elephants… Read More
Unlike chemistry and astronomy, archaeology isn’t a physical science. It’s considered one of the humanities. In many ways, it’s more of an art, though it does require the use of techniques spanning multiple hard sciences. Archaeologists excavate (a fancy word… Read More
On April 1, 2026, the Artemis II mission – the first manned trip to the moon since 1972 – launched from the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, FL. There won’t be any landing on the lunar surface until the… Read More