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Watch Corals Fight Epic, Slow-Motion Wars
The world of corals may move slowly, but it’s still full of danger and violence. We’re just moving too quickly to see it happen.
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Neanderthal Hunters Probably Didn’t Herd Mammoths Off Cliffs
Not that it’s impossible, in general; it just probably didn’t happen at this one particular spot
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In a Handful of Prisons, Inmates Are Being Trained in the Restaurant Business
Real-world experience is hard to come by behind bars, but some charities and prisons are working to change that
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Outside the Americas, Knives Are Often the Weapon of Choice in Homicides
More than 130 people in Kunming, China, were injured when about ten men and women wielding knives began stabbing others at random
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Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine May Be Derailing the Paralympics
As the rest of the world considers what to do about Russia’s military actions, the Paralympians find themselves in limbo
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In a recent study, researchers confirmed that people tend to think that the most important world events happen when they’re younger
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This Paper Chameleon Robot Is Surprisingly Lifelike
At first glance, you might mistake this chameleon for the real thing. But this little green lady is made out of paper and gears.
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This Aerial Footage of Reindeer Herds Is Weirdly Hypnotic
Go on, take a minute to watch these aerial shots of reindeer herding in action
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These Apps Could Triple Your Reading Speed
They show you words one-by-one, at incredible speeds—up to 1,000 words per minute
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Eastern Europe’s Anthropomorphic Stelae Have Been Neglected for Years
Across the steppes of eastern Europe, anthropomorphic stone stelae have dotted the landscape for centuries
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Chance, Not Skill, Makes Art Popular
In a slightly different universe, perhaps Salieri would be considered a greater genius than Mozart
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How Your Body Tells You “That’s Enough Hot Sauce”
We have the answers to your burning chili pepper questions
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Ancient Poop Had Antibiotic Resistance Genes, Too
14th century feces not so different from today
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These Drones Flock (Almost) Like Birds
After long scientific endeavor, these drones flocked together
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The Oldest Cheese in the World Was Found on Chinese Mummies
A strange substance found on the neck and chest of mummies in China is the world’s oldest cheese
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The Best Restaurant in America Is in a Condominium Complex in Hawaii
The wildly popular restaurant review site, Yelp, has issued its first top 100 list of the best restaurants in the United States
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Eight Million Tons of Illegal E-Waste Is Smuggled Into China Each Year
Despite the health and environmental issues, a thriving black market makes China the world’s biggest e-waste importer
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After Tokyo Libraries’ Anne Frank Books Were Defaced, Israel Offered to Replace Them
At least 300 books about the young Jewish girl who was killed in the Holocaust, including her famous diary, were vandalized in Tokyo libraries.
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The Wine Industry Thinks It’s Getting Us Drunk Too Quickly
As a fix, wine scientists are searching for a wild yeast species that will produce less alcoholic beverages
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