What's at the center of the Milky Way galaxy and what would be different if Earth was positioned there?
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What would happen if we created something far smarter than humans?
The tallest man to ever walk the Earth was 2.72 m (8’9″) tall, and he quickly became an international sensation. So can you imagine what...
Should we put the kids in charge?
The strongest magnet in the universe enters our solar system. What would happen?
You're the first person to land on Mars. All of humanity is watching. What do you say as you step on the red planet?
Of all the superpowers, this isn't the one you want to have, trust us.
The world gets 80% of its energy from fossil fuels. But based on our current levels of consumption, we could run out of oil and gas in the next 50...
At any moment of any day, the odds are that someone around the world is having an orgasm. We don’t really like to talk about them, but...
Mother Nature has her fair share of troublemakers, including teeny moth larvae named the wax worm who like to feast on the wax of beehives.
If you ever find yourself falling into a volcano, there are a couple of things you should know. First off, when you reach the bottom, the...
If you had a device designed to freeze time for everything but you, life wouldn’t be anything like what you’d expect. You wouldn’t...
Should we have one world government?
Would you prefer to live your life sdrawkcab?
What if the Moon was replaced with Mars?
What would happen if Earth was cut in half?
What happens if you fall into one of those pools where they store the highly radioactive spent nuclear fuel rods?
Imagine a world, where no woman could ask for an abortion. Even if she’d been sexually assaulted. Even if not having an abortion means her own...
Several animals can already do photosynthesis. Why don't we biohack our bodies to do the same?
What exactly would happen if Earth collided with a rogue planet? Here’s a timeline.
What will we do for fun when we live on Mars?
Every town is unique in its own special way. From the best go-to hang-out spots to the yummiest places to eat at, there are things that are specific...
Showering daily is bad for you. But what happens if you don’t shower for an entire month?
From cuddly animals that littered your childhood bed to live ones you’ve probably never heard of, the heartbreaking threat of extinction is a very...
They're here.
Why haven’t we built cities underwater yet?
Grab your weapons, find your friends and get to your base. It’s zombie-hunting time! That thing you’ve been daydreaming about for years...
If you’re thrown into a new culture without knowing much about it, the result can be pretty jarring; traveling to new locations can bring about...
Sometimes, you hear stories and they’re too good to be true. But they are true. You often ask yourself, “How did this happen?” History is full of...
Pretend for a moment that you wake up one morning to discover the Internet has disappeared. Would this be doomsday for us all?