Scientists from the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Czech Republic decided to clone an endangered northern white rhino to save it from extinction. In this article we have talked about “Extinct Northern White Rhino Clone.“Over the pa...
There are several theories about the origin of the UFOs. For years, it has been considered that they might be part of secret government programs. The US blamed the Russians for the phenomena but later, that theory was rejected by the experts, as the Sovie...
Listversers love mysteries, but while it seems that we have already covered tons of them, there are always more out there to discover. This time around we have focused on the mysteries of science, that have baffled researchers and left them wondering if c...
The idea of artificial gravity caused by rotation is based on a reaction to centripetal force, replacing gravity.To simulate gravity, the spaceship needs to rotate, forcing the contents to pull towards the outer edge, creating a sense of weight.Read also:...
This article contains affiliate links to products selected by our editors. Mental Floss may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.In narrative science fiction, there is no higher honor than earning a Hugo Award or Nebula Award—unless...
If you undertook a journey to the center of the Earth in the manner of Jules Verne’s classic sci-fi novel, you wouldn’t come upon a herd of mastodons or a hidden sea where the plesiosaur swims free. What you would come upon would be temperatures so high a...
If you like your night sky to look like the cover of a 1960s sci-fi novel, you’re in luck. The next total blood moon eclipse is coming this weekend.According to NASA, a lunar eclipse—when the sun, Earth, and moon align and the moon passes into Earth’s sha...
Public opinion about the police force tends to vary. Some see them as a mighty legion of men and women who exist to serve and protect, while others see them as the invasive, abusive minions of a Big Brother figure. Nevertheless, the police are undeniably ...
We may never know the full extent of the ocean’s many mysteries, but we’re always guaranteed to be confronted with something unexpected. Case in point: A recent discovery of a rock formation that bears a strong resemblance to the Yellow Brick Road from Th...
This article contains affiliate links to products selected by our editors. Mental Floss may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.Uh-oh, here comes the apocalypse. What should we do? That question, a classic of science fiction, has b...
Honey bees know nothing. Literally. Honey bees have previously demonstrated to scientists they understand the concept of zero by selecting dotted paper based on a reward of sweetened water. Eventually, the paper with no dots that provided the treat was re...
Over many years of science classes, the message that Earth rotates on its axis probably lodged itself firmly in your brain and has stayed there since. But did your teachers happen to mention in which direction Earth spins—and, if so, do you remember it?Ac...
A great popular science book needs to strike a balance between being accessible and entertaining to the general public, whilst being informative enough to satisfy the most inquisitive minds. When an author is successful in doing this, great popular scienc...
Who’s a good boy? The question has piqued the interest of pet owners and dogs alike for centuries. Certainly, not eating your work shoes counts. But does breed? According to a new study, likely not.Research published in the journal Science surveyed 18,385...
Here in the 21st century, we like to pride ourselves on our innovation. Yet authors writing a century ago had many of the same problems we have today, and sometimes, they came up with the very solutions we now implement.Featured image credit:Fir0002/Wikim...
Did you know that a day on Earth used to be around six hours shorter than it is today? Or that Julius Caesar once implemented a 445-day-long year? Learn those fascinating facts about time and more in this list, adapted from an episode of The List Show on ...
People generally agree on what makes an animal adorable, and theres a good reason for that. What we consider cute is determined by our evolution, which ensures we pay attention to human babies.This has spilled over into other animals, and for the most par...
There are so many astounding science fiction books out there that this has been one of the hardest lists for me to put together. I have added and culled but finally I have a list of the most important 15 Science Fiction Books of all time. I realise that n...
Science is held in unique esteem in our society. When we see the words a study shows in a newspaper, most people will just accept that whatever follows is the truth. When we see that an article cites an academic journal, we step back and applaud that fina...
The words Victorian science bring to mind sober men with ridiculous facial hair peering through microscopes. What it doesnt bring to mind are certifiable lunatics trying to fly into space, electrocute their genitals, and teach dogs the alphabet. Yet thats...
Tesla Cars Will Soon Help You Avoid Potholes
A new software update from the electric car innovator announced the vehicles will scan for obstacles in rough roads and potentiality damaging holes.
Tortoise and her egg found in new Pompeii excavations
ROME (AP) — Archaeologists in Pompeii have discovered the remains of a pregnant tortoise that had sought refuge in the ruins of a home destroyed by an earthquake in 62 AD, only to be covered by volcanic ash and rock when Mount Vesuvius erupted 17 years later.
Feds issue draft assessment that could doom Minnesota mine
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service issued a draft environmental assessment Thursday to lay the foundation for a proposed 20-year moratorium on copper-nickel mining upstream from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall
At least some U.S. adults may get updated COVID-19 shots this fall, as government advisers voted Tuesday that it's time to tweak booster doses to better match the most recent virus variants. Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration wrestled with how to modify doses now when there's no way to know how the rapidly mutating virus will evolve by fall — especially since people who get today's recommended boosters remain strongly protected against COVID-19's worst outcomes.
Alpine avalanche leaves 7 known dead, 13 missing in Italy
CANAZEI, Italy (AP) — Thunderstorms hampered Monday the search for more than a dozen hikers who remained unaccounted for a day after a huge chunk of an Alpine glacier in Italy broke off, sending an avalanche of ice, snow and rocks down the slope.
Albatross-inspired space glider to soar above the surface of Mars
Scientists from the University of Arizona have developed a glider that could use wind patterns on Mars to fly over the planet for days at a time, by using a flight pattern similar to an albatross.
Scientists decipher the diverse origins of Earth's minerals
Scientists have unlocked the mysterious origins of Earth's minerals and detailed their diverse formation and finding evidence for the role of water and rare elements in their birth
The Akron police shooting renews questions about officer training
The sheer number of bullets fired by as many as eight officers has prompted renewed questions from politicians and activists who are criticizing what they view as excessive use of force by police.
Research Spots Gene That Raises Alzheimer's Risk for Women
MONDAY, July 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Researchers studying genes involved in Alzheimer’s disease have identified a new gene, called MGMT, that increases risk for this common dementia in women. “This is one of a few and perhaps the strongest associations of a genetic risk factor for...
5 Fun & Creative Ways To Release Negative Energy Out In Nature
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. In the 4.5 billion years Planet Earth has been around, she's used powerful systems to flush out impurities and sustain her vitality. From ocean currents and...
Tesla Cars Will Soon Help You Avoid Potholes
A new software update from the electric car innovator announced the vehicles will scan for obstacles in rough roads and potentiality damaging holes.
NASA satellite breaks from orbit around Earth, heads to moon
A satellite the size of a microwave oven successfully broke free from its orbit around Earth on Monday and is headed toward the moon, the latest step in NASA's plan to land astronauts on the lunar surface again. It's been an unusual journey already for the Capstone satellite. It was launched six days ago from New Zealand's Mahia Peninsula by the company Rocket Lab in one of their small Electron rockets.
Rain hampers search for missing in Italian glacier avalanche :: WRAL.com
Thunderstorms hampered Monday the search for more than a dozen hikers who remained unaccounted for a day after a huge chunk of an Alpine glacier in Italy broke off, sending an avalanche of ice, snow and rocks down the slope. Italy's state TV said another body was recovered, raising the known death toll to seven.
Germany's Scholz revives 1960s-style meets with unions, bosses on inflation
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met trade union and employers association leaders on Monday for the first of a series of meetings aimed at tackling what he called a "historic" cost of living crisis caused by spiraling energy prices.
4 Very Good Reasons to Declutter a Little More Slowly Next Time
Nothing feels quite as cleansing as a giant cleanout of your entire home. But unless you’ve been able to set aside the time and maintain the dedication to KonMari your whole place or you’ve recently undertaken a move that forces you to declutter, it’s not realistic for most people. Frankly, as...
