6 Weird and Wonderful Sleep Walking Facts
Sleepwalking is a disorder that is experienced by many people around the world. Officially known as Somnambulism, this disorder often has many misconceptions. There are … Read more
Native American Tribe Facts
Native American Indians are often called first Americans for obvious reasons. However, despite their status as the first nation in America, native American Indians often … Read more
Interesting Facts About Epilepsy & Seizures
Throughout history, due to a limited understanding of their condition, people with epilepsy have been classified as everything from dangerous to mentally incompetent. They have … Read more
Make a Balloon Rocket
Find out how Newton’s third law helps take us to the Moon and beyond. Aerospace engineers apply Newton’s Third Law (“to every action, there is … Read more
Which is Smarter? Dogs or Cats? [Experiment]
Test the mental powers of dogs and cats. It takes some time, but inquiring minds want to know: which animal is really smarter? Testing animals … Read more
How to Make a Cheap Bug Cage
Want to see a caterpillar become a moth or a butterfly? Build a bug cage, find a caterpillar to babysit and watch the process first … Read more
Why are Seashells Hard?
Shell Science Is it possible to soften the hard shell of a snail? Learn what makes shells so tough! Try this experiment to find out. … Read more
Grow your own Stalactites at Home
Drip-drop Rocks Stalactites are icicle-shaped columns of stone that hang from the ceiling of limestone caves. Grow your own stalactites and find out how these … Read more
How dangerous is lightning? Why does lightning happen?
Lightning occurs when the attraction between the negative charges at the bottom of the cloud and the positive charges on the ground is strong enough. … Read more
Is there gravity in outer space?
I guess it depends on what you mean by “outer space”. Let’s talk about gravity. The force of gravity is the attraction that acts between … Read more
Grow Your Own Venus Flytrap
In the wild, the Venus flytrap’s habitat is a pine savanna—peaty, sandy soil. This carnivorous plant (CP) is found in North and South Carolina and … Read more
Soda Bottle Cyclone
Tornadoes don’t travel as far or get as big as hurricanes, but their powerful, twisting winds are the fastest and most dangerous on Earth. At … Read more
Earwig Facts
Plenty of things “go in one ear and out the other,” but earwigs aren’t one of them. Okay, it’s possible—though not at all likely—that one … Read more
Cockroach Facts
Menus for cockroaches can feature just about anything: rotting plants and animals, old clothes, shoe polish, ink, electric cords, toenails –, you get the idea. … Read more
Cicada Facts
When it comes to noise-makers, think cicadas (sih-KAY-duhs). The males are among the loudest insects on Earth. You can hear some species “singing” even when … Read more
12 current animals that lived with dinosaurs
Dinosaurs inhabited and reigned this world millions of years ago, but they were not the only animals that inhabited the planet, many of which have … Read more
Sting Pain Index : Top 10 Most Painful Insect Bites
There are many creatures that can bite or sting humans, pets, livestock or wildlife. Many of these bites or stings can cause pain, death or … Read more
Just How Many Moons Does Uranus Have?
At last count, Uranus has at least 27 moons. This is quite impressive when we consider that the Earth has, of course, only one moon … Read more
Facts About Dwarf Planets
Dwarf Planets are a category of Solar System objects defined by the International Astronomical Union to be a body that is 1) in orbit around … Read more
Planet Uranus Facts
Here are some interesting facts about the planet Uranus: Uranus is the coldest planet in our solar system at an average temperature of -216°C or … Read more
Planet Jupiter Facts
Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest planet in the Solar System. The Jovian system is made up of Jupiter and … Read more
Best Space & Aviation Museums Around the World
From first flights to jet planes and spaceships, aviation museums offer us a glimpse into the history of flight and showcase authentic flying machines from … Read more
Best Air Shows in the U.S.
If you love planes, you are sure to enjoy these awesome air shows held annually in the U.S. See amazing stunts performed by the professional … Read more
Top Reasons to Visit the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum
Displaying both science and history, the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum takes you on an adventure within the Intrepid landmark aircraft carrier. This one … Read more
What is the Proper Way to Walk?
Yes indeed. According to the podiatrist, Dr. Nilesh Patel, there is a proper way to walk. Walking does not simply mean lifting your feet and … Read more
Flying Dinosaur Facts
Everything about flying dinosaurs or pterosaurs (winged reptiles) is terrific. Compared to other more well-known and studied dinosaur species, it has taken a little more … Read more
10 best dinosaur museums in the world
Many people are fascinated by dinosaurs. If you are one of them, I invite you to browse the best dinosaur museums in the world so … Read more
Deinonychus Facts
Origins & Name Deinonychus, which in Greek translates into “terrible claw,” was a brutal predator which lived during the early part of the Cretaceous period. … Read more
Planet Neptune Facts
The planet Neptune is one of the planets that is furthest away from the sun. It is known mostly for the fact that it has … Read more
How Do Hurricanes Form?
Hurricanes are the strongest of the windy and circulating storms, and are often called cyclones. They are prominent in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific oceans … Read more