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7 Fast Facts About Submarines

Submarines help scientists, explorers and the military discover new things about our oceans.

8 Fast Facts About Bones

Bones provide support, protection and movement for the body. Here are eight fast facts about bones.

7 Fast Facts About Bugs

Insects make up the largest group of organisms on Earth. Here are seven facts about bugs.

Explore the Sea Floor Like Never Before

More than 70 percent of Earth is covered in oceans, but what’s below them has mostly been a mystery … until now. NASA recently unveiled the most complete map of the seafloor ever, revealing thousands

Here’s How Engineers Plan To Clean Up Space Junk

A team of engineers wants to collect space debris and turn it into plasma rocket fuel.

Black Hole Unveiled For First Time in History

Today you get to witness one of the most epic moments in the history of science — the first photo of a black hole.

You’ll Never Guess How Much the Average Cloud Weighs

We dive into the weight of the light and fluffy wonders.

This Tough Material Is Stronger Than a Diamond

Diamonds may be the hardest natural substance on Earth, but scientists at North Carolina State University have created a substance that’s harder — and brighter — than the famous gemstone. Scientists say that Q-carbon could

Don’t Forget To Celebrate Pi Day on March 14

Math lovers around the world observe Pi Day annually on March 14 — chosen because it resembles the mathematical constant, 3.14. Celebrate for yourself by eating pie, reciting pi from memory and doing any other

Imagining the Scale of Earth History On a Football Field

Scientists say Earth is 4.5 billion years old. How do we even imagine a number that huge? Well, a physicist came up with the idea of using a football field as a way to understand