We Might Be Able To Grow Edible Food In Martian Soil
In a dystopian future where we’ve depleted the shrinking resources of our home planet and a few lonely, intrepid survivors are trying to eke out an existence on Mars, at least the vegetables won’t kill us. Probably. New research from scientist.....»»
This Perfume Could Make You Smell Just Like A Comet
A perfume that smells like a comet is a poetic-sounding idea. Who doesn’t love the image of a big dusty space snowball careening through the skies? Unfortunately, comets don’t smell as ethereally lovely as one would hope. Scientists .....»»
If Wes Anderson Made "Independence Day," Alien Invasion Would Be A Zany Adventure
The aliens came to exterminate humanity ... but they didn't know ... what planet they were messing with ... Or the zany adventures we'd all have in the process! In the vein of "The Royal Tenenbaums" and "Moonrise Kingdom," "Wes Anderson" presents "Indepen.....»»
This Guy Performs "Hamilton" While Impersonating 14 Different Celebrities
You know, if there's any real problem "Hamilton" fans have with the hit Broadway show, it's that there simply aren't enough people on the planet and hours in the day to fill the air with its wonderful songs. "And how can we?" fans ask. "We can'.....»»
Are ALIENS living on Mars? UFO hunters find GLOWING light formation hidden in crater on Red Planet
Are ALIENS living on Mars? UFO hunters find GLOWING light formation hidden in crater on Red Planet.....»»
Turns Out Mosquitoes Are Even More Horrifying Up Close
Chances are, you already aren’t a fan of mosquitos. They kill more human beings than any other animal on the planet (yes, even including other humans), and even if a mosquito doesn’t make you sick, its bites are still highly irritating. B.....»»
Our Badass Solar System Stole A Planet... Maybe
There's an alien in our midst. An alien planet, that is. A new theory published this week suggests that the much-debated "Planet 9" isn't just a new member of our solar system, but rather an exoplanet. There is evidence that Planet 9 -- if it exists .....»»
This Minivan-Sized Sea Sponge Is Thought To Be Planet"s Largest
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Hidden Tasmanian Devil Colony May Save Endangered Species From Extinction
There's new hope for the Tasmanian devil, the endangered marsupial that's been decimated by a deadly disease. Scientists have found a hidden colony that could add much-needed diversity to the animal's gene pool. Tests on samples of devil poo fo.....»»
What Happened When One Guy Set Out To Follow A Snowy Owl"s Path
People know surprisingly little about snowy owls -- including what sparks the iconic Arctic birds' occasional mass migrations south. That’s one of the main reasons that scientists Scott Weidensaul and David Brinker launched Project Snowstorm in 2013.....»»
Stray Cat Gives Birth To Extremely Rare "Werewolf" Kitten
World, meet Eyona — not only one of the most unique-looking kittens on the planet, but also quite possibly the rarest. -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for persona.....»»
Jupiter"s Ocean Moon Europa May Be A Good Place To Swim, But Could We Live There?
Jupiter's ocean moon Europa -- one of the planet's four main moons -- may be chemically balanced to spawn life similar to Earth's oceans, according to a new study. There's been a lot of recent talk, speculation and excitement over the seeming barrage of n.....»»
New Horned Dinosaur Species Unearthed In Utah
A new species of horned dinosaur has been unearthed by scientists in southern Utah. Remains of the animal, named Machairoceratops cronusi, suggest it was about 26 feet long, weighed two tons and ate plants. The first traces were found a decade ago in an a.....»»
Scientists Captured Raw Footage Of UFO At Hessdalen Observatory [Video]
Scientists Captured Raw Footage Of UFO At Hessdalen Observatory [Video].....»»
Genes tell how the giraffe got its long neck
LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have sequenced the genome of the giraffe for the first time, uncovering DNA quirks that help explain how the tallest animals on earth developed their remarkably long necks......»»
Scientists declare "Boaty McBoatface" contest a success
LONDON (AP) -- There's no sinking feeling for the scientists who inadvertently gave the world Boaty McBoatface. In fact, they're buoyant.........»»
This Male Spider Might Be A More Considerate Lover Than Yours
Spiders: They’re kinkier than you’d expect. The Darwin’s bark spider, a Madagascar arachnid known for weaving enormous webs, engages in male-on-female oral sex, according to a newly published study by Slovenian scientists. "Oral sex.....»»
Scientists Who Clearly Love "Star Wars" Name Beetle After Chewbacca
Han Solo’s companion isn't as tall as we remember. A newly discovered weevil beetle has been named after the 7-foot-6-inch Wookiee Chewbacca, according to a paper published Tuesday in the journal ZooKeys. The Trigonopterus chewbacca w.....»»
Astronomers Discover Tiny, Shy Moon Hiding In The Shadows Of The Solar System
It turns out Makemake -- an atmosphere-less dwarf planet in the outermost reaches of our solar system -- has been hiding a companion. There, circling some 13,000 miles from the icy planetoid, scientists spotted a small moon, nicknamed MK2. The m.....»»
This Panda Cub And Its Keeper Are The Cutest BFFs
Panda cubs are adorable balls of fluff, and the people who care for them are quite possibly the luckiest folks on the planet. But we're especially envious of one keeper in particular. He fosters a cub that loves kisses, hugs and posing for BFF s.....»»