As a small child, I often thought we lived INSIDE planet earth. As I grew up, I came to understand that we live ON the planet, the center of which is a immensly hot, molten core of magma and rock. But even this isn't the whole truth. So what lies beneath our feet? What do we find when go deeper and deeper into the soil, past the crust of the earth and into the bowels of our planet. Find out below! |
Fascinating: Three Different Ways to Breathe
Here is an infographic that presents a detailed look at different ways of breathing in three different living beings.
Expand Your Knowledge with These Intriguing Facts
They say those who keep learning stay young. So if you're a keen learner, check out these fascinating facts about history, nature, and a variety of other topics!
Take an Interactive Tour of Our Colossal Milky Way Galaxy
Fly Through the Milky Way Galaxy!
Have We Been Imagining Dinosaurs All Wrong?
For all we know, many dinos probably were much prettier than we think...
The History of Our Planet in One Beautiful Spiral...
This beautiful infographic offers us a remarkable story – the history of Planet Earth.
What Are the Good (and Bad) Habits of Very Smart People?
Have you ever wondered what geniuses have in common?
24 Smart Storage Inventions You Didn't Know You Needed
These super useful inventions are designed to make you help space!
Watch the Best HD Panorama Photo of Mars Ever Taken
Watch an incredible 1.8-Billion-Pixel panorama of the planet Mars that was recently captured by NASA's Curiosity rover.
Scientists Develop 'Flying Dragon' Robot to Fight Fires
Scientists in Japan have created a water-spitting 'flying dragon' robot to fight fires.
25 Pics Showing How People in the Past Imagined the Future
Let’s see how the people of the past imagined the future and find out if their fun predictions came true with these 25 vintage pictures
Is It 3024 Already?! – 14 Wildly Futuristic Things
These revolutionary ideas are about to change our world.
These Engineering Failures Ended In Real Catastrophes
These are 10 of the worst engineering failures in history. These accidents had horrific results, and we must learn from them to never ever repeat them.
These Ancient Inventions Have Got Scientists Stumped!
Here are 12 items from long ago which prove that our ancestors possessed knowledge and skills far more advanced than we once believed them to be.
Ponder Life's Big Questions with a Truly Brilliant Mind
Dr. Michio Kaku is known around the world for his brain power and ability to explain complex concepts with effortless ease. Here are his thoughts.
These Are the Miracles That Happen in Our Bodies Every Day
There is a lot that happens inside our bodies every single day. Did you know any of these facts?
20 Peculiar Microscope Photos That You Really Must See
An unseen world exists at our fingers, and thanks to these wonderful micrographs, we can get a glimpse into that dimension.
Doctors Make History With First Whole Eye Transplant
Surgeons in New York have performed the world’s first transplant of an entire human eye!
Asteroid Mining: Why it's the New Trillion Dollar Business
Get ready to learn how asteroid mining could potentially transform our world.
20 Amazingly Simple Inventions That Make Life Easier
Some wonderful inventions can fix some of the most annoying little problems that bug us every single day. Here are 20 of the most inventive ideas I've ever seen that I can't believe no one has invented before.
Incredible: This Man Got the First Double-Arm Transplant
Felix Gretarsson got burned in both arms and needed the new ones. For that purpose, he went through history's FIRST 2-arm transplant.
The Science Behind Why Laughter is the Best Medicine
They say laughter is the best medicine. But why exactly do we laugh?
Was Roman Concrete Really Superior to Our Own?
How did Ancient Romans make such durable concrete that it still lasts today?
These Theories About Reality & the Universe Will Stun You
You will be shocked to discover these 10 surprising theories of the universe and reality.
New Study: Are Dogs Even More Intelligent than We Thought?
New study sheds more light on canine intelligence, making some fascinating discoveries.
How Your Eye Came to Be the Color It Is...
Why do we have different-colored eyes, and what does it mean?
GUIDE: How Alcohol Affects Us, Drink by Drink...
In this article, we're going to discuss the exact amounts of alcohol in our blood and what they look like, including how each level affects us and our ability to function.
Sleep Inventions: 16 Gadgets to Help You Doze Off
If you frequently struggle with sleep, then trying these amazing new sleep innovations could help change your life.
25 Feats of Engineering that Leave Everyone Amazed
The amount of planning and sheer brain power it took to design and execute these structures, proving once again that there are true geniuses out there.
Do You Know What Alzheimer's Really Is?
This video will shed light on the different stages of this complex and incredibly destructive disease.
6 Harmful Toxins You Didn’t Know You Encounter Daily
These toxic chemicals can be found in everyday products and can be extremely dangerous to us.
This Man Built an Automatic Train System for Trash Cans!
Wouldn’t it be cool if a robot picked up and moved our garbage out for pickup with the push of a button?
Amazing New Scientific Discoveries You Missed in 2024
There have been so many interesting scientific discoveries this year that we have missed!
3 Surefire Ways to Always Identify Pseudoscience
Find out how you can identify pseudoscience, and learn how it differs from actual science.
PayPal Versus Credit Cards: Here's the Lowdown!
Just how safe is PayPal? Should you have a PayPal account or should you pay for all online purchases using a credit card? All is revealed here!
Study Says: With Age, Come Certain Cognitive Abilities
a study published in August 2021 in the journal *Nature Human Behavior reveals surprising findings that challenge this assumption and may be of great interest to all of us.
Do You Have One Of These RARE Genetic Traits?
How unique are you? You might have several rare genetic traits that make you unlike most of the world's population!
The Story of the Internet: Who REALLY Invented It?
Who really invented the internet, and why did they REALLY do it?
The Disappearing Computer: Revolution on a Personal Scale
What happens when we lose the physical large computer all together? This lecture explains what ahead for computers.
Science News: New Wonder Mushroom Cleans the Air
Let's learn about a magical new mushroom that is not only enriching the soil for farmers but also capturing CO2 from the air!
The Channel Tunnel - The 7th Wonder of the Modern World!
The construction of the Channel Tunnel is said to be an impossible feat!
7 Little-Known Body Parts We Never Knew About
Here's a look at some of the weird and little-known body parts that you didn’t know you had.
These Photos Show How Dependent We are On Smartphones
Technology has taken over and these funny (but true) photos help to drive this fact home.
The Difference Between Mined and Lab-Created Diamonds
If you're seriously considering buying a loved one a diamond, then we highly recommend that you read this informative guide first!
The World's Most Dangerous Blood Type
Today we will discuss the most dangerous blood type to have, the one you cannot get an infusion for. Let's delve right in and learn about this rare blood type.
6 Signs That Someone is Listening on Your Cellphone Calls!
With technology advancing all the time, there is the ever-increasing chance of our phones being tapped. Here are 6 signs that your phone could be tapped.
INTERACTIVE: How Personal Items Have Changed Over Time
Some of you will be old enough to remember what many of today's objects used to look like. Here are 20 such objects. Click to see them as they used to be.
10 Real-Life Technologies That Science Fiction Foretold
Sometimes even the wildest science-fiction predictions about the future come true.