Where real research meets online reaction—science stories that spark curiosity (and controversy).
This playlist is scientifically curated for your magic mushroom trip
The music is supposed to help users feel safe.
On Dec 4, 2017 by Kris Seavers
This poor dude nearly s**ts his pants after tapping on the window of this shark tank
This is just before it happens.
On Oct 28, 2017 by Josh Katzowitz
Scientists discover an ‘octopus city’ off the coast of Australia
Scientists gave this octopus city the perfect name.
On Sep 21, 2017 by Sarah Weber
This fossilized dinosaur is so well preserved you can see its skin texture
He is a Borealopelta, and he is beautiful.
On Aug 3, 2017 by Nahila Bonfiglio
‘Part-Time Genius’ takes encyclopedic adventures into weird, wild stuff
Dissecting fringe topics you’ve never considered, this podcast gets down and nerdy.
On Jun 29, 2017 by Jeff Umbro
Goop backs off ‘healing’ sticker claims after NASA calls bulls**t
Stickers that claim to use NASA ‘conductive carbon material’ are full of crap.
On Jun 22, 2017 by Nahila Bonfiglio
Conservatives accuse Netflix of censoring old ‘Bill Nye’ segment on gender
They really do not like that Nye’s views have evolved.
On May 4, 2017 by Michelle Jaworski
The Peoples Climate March marks Trump’s 100th day with fiery protest
‘The oceans are rising and so are we!’
On May 1, 2017 by Lisa Allen
Your brain will trick you into thinking these strawberries are red
Don’t believe your eyes.
On Mar 2, 2017 by Lauren L’Amie
Listening to this song will reduce your anxiety by 65 percent
Not too shabby.
On Feb 28, 2017 by Christine Friar
Jellyfish that looks like a flying saucer spotted in the Pacific
As if jellyfish didn’t already resemble aliens.
On Feb 27, 2017 by Audrey Browning
The science behind David Bowie’s eyes
Bowie’s most striking feature explained.
On Dec 19, 2016 by Kristen Hubby
Did Neil deGrasse Tyson really swipe his Cubs facts from Wikipedia?
The tweets were still on brand, though.
On Nov 3, 2016 by Josh Katzowitz
Susan Schneider Williams pens moving letter on Robin Williams’ neurological disease
Nearly 1.5 million people suffer from Lewy body disease in the U.S. Robin Williams was one of them.
On Oct 1, 2016 by April Siese
Should you trust these cosmetic safety ratings—or are they just fear-mongering?
The Environmental Working Group says it’s working for you, but many industry chemists don’t agree with its methods.
On Sep 18, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey
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