Going from the Space Shuttle back to flying in capsules might feel like a bit of a step backwards, but the Space Shuttle had its problems. Problems that a new generation of space planes are looking to solve.

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Space has been blowing our minds from the beginning. And yet it feels like every question we answer only brings up more questions. From evidence of a parallel universe to the young surface of Venus to everybody's favorite, Omuamua, here are 5 space mysteries that have not yet fully been solved.

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The metric system revolutionized the world and simplified how we measure things. But one part of our lives never quite got the metric treatment - time. The reason why highlights the importance of time on our lives.

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Henrietta Lacks died of cancer in 1951, but her cells mysteriously kept on living. Since then her "immortal" cell line has been the cornerstone of medical breakthroughs that have saved millions.

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If we are ever going to return the atmosphere to pre-industrial levels, we have to take out some of the carbon we've already put into the sky. Still, carbon capture is a controversial topic and one that many people know very little about. So let's look at 7 carbon capture methods and how they work.

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Plagues of locusts have been a pestilence since biblical times. But swarm behavior is a fascinating survival tool that many species engage in, and as scientists are learning, they have a lot to teach us about intelligence.

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You've heard the myth... A note exists that makes you evacuate your bowels. Obviously it's not true... or is it? Acoustical weapons exist, could one make you ruin your pants? Let's check it out.

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The rush to develop a vaccine for COVID-19 threw billions of dollars at mRNA vaccine technology, which was being researched as a potential cancer treatment. This influx of money into this field could lead to a major breakthrough in that department that is really exciting.

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Human experiments are conducted ethically all the time. But throughout history, especially during wartime, horrifying human experiments have been conducted that are little more than an excuse for cruelty and torture. Here are some of the worst examples.

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