If you were hoping that our solar system’s latest interstellar guest was carrying a message from another civilization, you’re out of luck. The SETI Institute …
SETI Listened for Aliens on Comet 3I/Atlas and Heard Nothing but Earthly Noise
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Octopus Mating Arm Doubles as a Hormone-Tasting Sensor
Octopus romance was already strange, but a new Harvard-led study just pushed it into full sci-fi territory. Researchers found that the male octopus’s specialized mating …
Scientists Just Made a Battery That Runs on Your Spit (And It Actually Works)
Can you imagine using your spit as fuel? A saliva-powered battery could make that a reality, giving you the power you need for some devices.
People Keep Finding Rabbits With Creepy Black Spikes Growing Out of Their Faces
Strange things are happening all around us, but some strangeness is just warts creating zombie rabbits with black spiked horns growing out of their faces.
Quick Escapes: Amazing Day Trips Just Outside Major Cities
You know that feeling when you’ve been staring at concrete and traffic lights for too long? When your apartment walls feel like they’re closing in …
A Look Back at a Bizarre Historical Event: When Squirrels Stampede
Most people don’t think of squirrels as pack animals capable of stampeding, yet in 1822, that’s just what they did. Learn everything you need to …
Why Some People Think Birds Are Government Drones
Are birds real, or are they government drones? Does it seem strange that some animals can fly around and appear to be spying on us?
Real-Life Mad Scientists and Their Wacky Experiments
Mad scientists aren’t quite as extreme as the movies portray them, but some exist, giving the world some crazy and interesting discoveries.
Meet the World’s Strangest Festivals: Goat Throwing, Giant Omelets, and More
The world’s strangest festivals cause people to do weird things. Just imagine throwing goats or creating giant omelets, and you have the idea.
A Birder’s Dream Trip: Best Birdwatching Spots in the United States
Discover the top species in four popular birdwatching locations across the continental United States. They’ll be sure to amaze.