7 Animals Named After Theodore Roosevelt
From big cats to tiny fish, the collection of animals named for Theodore Roosevelt is eclectic—just like our adventurous 26th president.
From big cats to tiny fish, the collection of animals named for Theodore Roosevelt is eclectic—just like our adventurous 26th president.
After thousands of 'penis fish,' or fat innkeeper worms, washed up on the shores of California, one aquarium decided to give people an up-close-and-personal look at the phallic annelid via livestream.
'Urechis caupo' bears a striking resemblance to a specific part of male human anatomy, but the species is usually hidden underground. Something brought them to the surface.
Your furry friend can exhibit positive or negative emotions on their face, but it takes a special breed of human to be able to recognize them.
The unbelievably crisp, firm new apple on the market is—fittingly—the offspring of a honeycrisp apple.
Marie Curie made history with her discoveries. Here are some facts you should know about the scientist.
Does it seem like a surplus of newborn babies pop up in September? Science has a few explanations why.
Weighted blankets users swear by these coverings' comfort and anxiety-reducing qualities ... but some experts say the science behind their touted health benefits is still pretty light.
The romaine lettuce recall is specific to products grown in Salinas, California, with 67 E. coli cases reported so far.
Scientists think Saturn's moon Titan may hold our best shot at discovering extraterrestrial life in the solar system. Recently, NASA published the first complete map of the Earth-like body.
The old method of multiplying your dog's age by seven no longer applies. Here's a more accurate way of assessing your pet's lifespan.
The 'Dendrelaphis' genus of snakes in Australia can propel themselves through the air, bridging the gap between trees.
Narcolepsy is defined by daytime drowsiness, and in some cases, sleep paralysis, hallucinations, and the sudden loss of muscle control. Here are more facts about this often-misunderstood disorder.
Researchers crunched the numbers on previous running studies to find that even light joggers may reap these benefits.
Do you grab the first parking spot you see, or drive as close to the mall as you can and hover until someone else leaves? Science may have found an answer.
The silver-backed chevrotain is one of the most unusual animals on Earth, and scientists had feared it was extinct. But new photographs prove that it's alive in the woods of Vietnam.
Turkey and other tryptophan-containing foods can produce melatonin, but that’s not why you’re tired on Thanksgiving.
An examination of decades of studies demonstrates that plants don't do much to filter contaminants from the air.
The differences between forests, woods, and jungles aren't exactly an apple trees to orange trees kind of comparison.
If you’ve ever received a flu shot, you may have noticed that your upper arm is sore for a day or two afterward. Here’s why.
The benefits of a cutting remark can go beyond getting some laughs. Properly deployed, sarcasm can have real social rewards.
Trying to see around a car pillar can be frustrating. Thanks to a Pennsylvania teen, we might not have to deal with it for much longer.
Forty-two years after launching in 1977, Voyager 2 has reached interstellar space, where it will orbit the galaxy for 5 billion years.
Kids who find their tongues stuck in juice bottles can experience pain, swelling, or possibly airway obstruction. A technique used to uncork wine bottles could help.