There's a genre in science fiction called steampunk. Authors working in this genre imagine a world in which, for some reason, neither the internal combustion engine nor electricity have been invented. Streets are still lit by gas lamps, and the…
Modern penguins thrive in cold climates. So why didn't the New Zealand penguin survive? (Photo: Richard McManus via Getty Images) Three million years ago, an extinct relative of today's large penguins, the emperor and king penguins, lived in Aotearoa, New…
A pet is not only a loyal companion, but also an unrivaled furry exercise machine. With one, you can easily get up at any time of day or night and head out into the fresh air to exercise, regardless of…
Everyone knows that a horseshoe is considered a talisman, bringing good luck, prosperity, wealth, love, and health to the home. It's also considered a family amulet against all sorts of evil. But why is there still no consensus on the…
To view this video, please enable JavaScript and consider upgrading your web browser to a version that supports HTML5 video. Next There are three certainties in life: death, taxes, and Donald Trump attacking Joe Biden. He called his predecessor “Sleepy…
According to a new study, these six unusual tektites are millions of years old and unlike other tektites found nearby. (Image courtesy of Earth and Planetary Science Letters) Researchers say natural glass found only in Australia may be evidence of…