Could We Rid The World Of Mosquitoes?
A new technology could make diseases like Zika a thing of the past. But should we use it?
What Really Causes Cavities?
Hate going to the dentist? Keep the millions of microbes in your mouth happy.
Why Do Deep Sea Creatures Look So Scary?
Deep sea creatures like the anglerfish look terrifying. Turns out, there’s a reason for that.
How To Make Glow-In-The-Dark Slime!
You can make glow-in-the-dark slime with common household items—and learn some really cool science along the way.
Why Don't Vultures Get Food Poisoning?
Vultures have a number of traits that allow them to eat the grossest stuff.
Can Microbes Solve Murder Mysteries?
Meet your necrobiome: The microbes that feast on your body after death.
The Horrors of Ancient Cataract Surgeries
Doctors have been slicing into eyeballs for over 2500 years. Luckily, surgeons have made some progress since then.
Three Ways Pee Could Change the World
We can use urine to make medicines, power cell phones, and create “pee-cycled” water.
White Sand Beaches Are Made of Fish Poop
Parrotfish poop out sand, and that’s just the beginning of what makes these guys weird.
What Is the Black Plague... And Should You Be Worried?
osemite National Park just shut down two campgrounds due to the plague. Should you be worried?
Can Spider Venom Cure Erectile Dysfunction?
Venom from the Brazilian wandering spider can give men a long-lasting, painful erection.
What Can You Learn From Ancient Poop?
Fossilized poop, called coprolites, can reveal surprising secrets about the past.
Why Neuroscientists Love Kinky Sea Slugs
The California brown sea hare has gigantic neurons. It also has a very strange way of reproducing.
Why Don't These Cicadas Have Butts?
The fungus Massospora cicadina makes periodical cicadas’ butts fall off.
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