Hawaii Mars Simulation Ends Early After Electric Shock Incident
A 2018 Mars simulation in Hawaii ended after a few days when an electric shock injured a scientist, leading to a crew shortage and mission termination.
Effective Sunscreen Use and Common Skin Protection Myths
Learn the scientific truth about SPF, UV radiation, and tanning to protect your skin from melanoma and long-term sun damage through correct sunscreen application.
US Military Pigeon Guided Missile Project in World War II
During WWII, B.F. Skinner led Project Pigeon, training birds to guide missiles using operant conditioning. Though never deployed, the project led to advancements in conductive screen technology for warships.
Why Gen Z Is Driving a Massive Surge in CD Sales (Even Without Players)
CD sales in the US grew by 45.7% in early 2026, driven by Gen Z and Millennials who view the format as a collectible item rather than just a music medium.
When NASA Sent 3,300 Bees to Space: The 1984 Zero-Gravity Honeycomb Experiment
In 1984, NASA sent 3,301 honey bees into space during the STS-41C mission. The bees successfully built 200 cm² of honeycomb, proving they could organize and construct structures in microgravity.
Muriel Howorth and the Rise of the Atomic Garden
Muriel Howorth founded the Atomic Gardening Association to promote nuclear energy’s peaceful uses, encouraging citizens to grow irradiated plants and produce mutant crops like jumbo peanuts to democratize science.
Paul Avery and the Zodiac Killer Threat
Explore the true story of journalist Paul Avery, who faced direct threats from the Zodiac Killer while reporting for the San Francisco Chronicle and his pursuit of the truth.
Common Medical Myths About Pain and Patient Consciousness
Medical experts debunk dangerous myths regarding pain perception, revealing that unresponsive patients can feel pain and that vital signs are not always reliable indicators of physical suffering.
The Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki and the End of World War II
On August 9, 1945, the U.S. dropped the “Fat Man” atomic bomb on Nagasaki, killing approximately 80,000 people and forcing Japan’s surrender, ending World War II.
New HIV Treatment Combination Could Eliminate Virus in Newborns
A new combination of antiretrovirals, neutralizing antibodies, and leronlimab has successfully eliminated HIV in nonhuman primates, offering hope for a one-time cure for infected newborns worldwide.
