The Persistent Urban Soundscape of Vibrant Mexico City
Mexico City has a mystery humming sound that only some people can hear, and its origin remains unknown.
Mysteries
FoodIntriguing Facts About Potato's Natural Radioactivity
Potatoes naturally contain slight amounts of radioactive material.
AnimalsUnveiling the Hidden Mysteries of Fireflies' Glowing Realm
Did you know that fireflies or lightning bugs aren't actually flies or bugs but are types a beetle?
ScienceThe Remarkable Discovery of Earth's Natural Nuclear Reactor
Did you know that the Earth once had a naturally occurring nuclear fission reactor?
FoodHow Potato Chips Were Invented by Accident and Became a Hit
Potato chips, a ubiquitous snack, were accidentally invented by a chef in the United States while trying to appease an unhappy customer.
NatureEvergreen Strawberries: The Perpetual Fruit Generators
Day-Neutral or Everbearing strawberries, unlike their summer-producing counterparts, can bear fruit virtually year-round in mild climates.
MysteriesThe Mysterious Voyage of the Baobab Tree on Water Waves
The Savuti Camp is home to a mystery: Namely, a fully-grown and living Baobab tree that floats on a lagoon with its roots partially submerged in the water.
NatureThe Quiet Drama Unfolding Within the Lives of Trees
Trees, contrary to popular belief, are not silent or passive organisms but have a complex communicative network beneath the soil.
ArtsAstounding Encounter: The Shooting Star Strikes the Car
A car part was used as a dominant prop in the classic musical film 'The Sound Of Music.'
AnimalsThe Surprising Antibacterial Properties of Dragon Blood
Komodo dragons, the world's largest living lizards, have blood with surprisingly effective antibacterial properties.
OdditiesHilarious and Thought-Provoking: The Ig Nobel Prize Explored
An unusual annual event hosted at Harvard University which honours unusual and imaginative research projects from around the world.
SpaceExploring the Absence of Sound in the Vastness of Space
Sound can't travel in space due to the lack of medium.
HistorySerendipitous Creation: The Birth of the Color Mauve
The color mauve was accidentally discovered by an 18-year-old chemist named Sir William Henry Perkin while attempting to create a synthetic quinine, a treatment for malaria.
AnimalsEarthworms: Unsung Heroes in Environmental Maintenance
Earthworms are known to improve soil fertility and agricultural productivity, but they also play a vital role in mitigating climate change by sequestering carbon.
HealthHidden Dangers: The Rise of Radioactive Elements in Jewelry
19th-century 'Uranium Glass' glows bright green under UV light as it was made with small amounts of uranium.
FoodThe Surprising History Behind Chocolate Chip Cookie Creation
Chocolate chip cookies were born from a baking blunder in the 1930s when Ruth Wakefield, proprietor of the Toll House Inn, tossed bits of Nestle's chocolate into her cookie dough expecting it to melt and create a chocolate cookie.
HealthThe Discovery of Quinine's Anti-Malarial Properties
Quinine, a medication used to treat malaria, was discovered accidentally by the indigenous people of Peru.
HistoryUnveiling the Surprising Explosive Beginnings of Silly Putty
The popular toy known as 'Silly Putty' was invented accidentally during World War II while attempting to create a synthetic alternative for rubber.
FoodUnveiling the Enigma: Discovering the Unique Cucamelon Fruit
Cucamelons, also known as Melothria scabra, are a fruit which has the size of grape but resembles a miniature watermelon.
FoodPineapples and Oysters Are Natural Meat Tenderizers
Pineapples and oysters both have certain enzymes that make them natural meat tenderizers.
SpaceThe Enigmatic Shape of Hd 44179: The Red Square Nebula
The Red Square Nebula, HD 44179, is a uniquely square-shaped star system located 2,300 light-years away. Its symmetrical features puzzle astronomers and suggest energetic central phenomena.
CultureExploring the Global Parallels in Folklore Traditions
Remarkable similarities exist between diverse folkloric traditions around the world, a phenomenon known as 'Folklore Parallels'.
NatureExploring the Hidden Ecosystem of Subterranean Plant Roots
In plant roots ecosystems, tiny insects and mites form a bustling ecosystem that is seldom noticed.
FoodCreate Fragrant Potpourri at Home Using Citrus Peels
Household citrus fruits like lemons and oranges, once consumed, can provide aromatic potpourri instead of going to waste.
