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Teach your body to fight off disease
Scientists of the United States made groundbreaking history in 2003 when the Human Genome Project was completed. They told the world exactly what the genetic makeup of the human body was for the first...
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These 7 animals have made some of the greatest journeys on Earth
Earth is enormous.With 197 million square miles of surface area, our planet is a massive obstacle course of geographic barriers that force most species to stay put.Yet these barriers have meant nothing...
View ArticleNever-before-seen footage of electric eels attacking out of water
Biologist and neuroscientist Kenneth C. Catania conducted a study that shows electric eels leaping out of the water. But that's not the most interesting part! The power of the eels' electric discharge...
View ArticleAn Ivy League professor explains chaos theory, the prisoner's dilemma, and...
An Ivy League professor explains chaos theory, the prisoner's dilemma, and why math isn't really boringJoin the conversation about this story »NOW WATCH: Adam Savage reveals why he and 'MythBusters'...
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Here's why you shouldn't pressure kids to be successful in only one sport
It's common for student-athletes and parents alike to assume that focusing on one sport in high school will lead to greater chances of success on the college or professional scene. But this may not be...
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Here's the science that could explain if Donald Trump is a con artist
It's increasingly possible that Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, is a con artist. There are ways to find out. In February, Business Insider's video team asked psychology...
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More sleep may not be making you as productive as you think
It has long been thought that the amount of time spent in different stages of sleep was responsible for how well people were able to remember things. But a new study done by researchers at the...
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European scientist discovers new marine species 200 million years after its...
On such a vast planet with so many places left unexplored, scientists are finding hundreds of new species each year. In 2015 alone, scientists discovered never-before-seen shark and fish species,...
View ArticleThere's a 'danger triangle' on your face that could kill you if you're not...
NYU otologist Dr. Erich Voigt explains why it is important to be careful about how close you trim nose hairs.Produced by Delano SamuelsFollow BI Video: On TwitterJoin the conversation about this story »
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Your cat probably understands basic physics
New research suggests that your cat might actually have a handle on some very basic physics, and can use it to help them hunt down hidden prey.If the thought of your cat being better than you at...
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Scientists found a molecule in space that could help explain the origins of life
Scientists just found something in space that could explain how the molecules that gave rise to life on Earth first formed.What they spotted is called a chiral molecule, and it's the first one ever...
View ArticleHumans are defying the law of evolution
Humans have been evolving at an accelerating rate, defying the law of evolution and manipulating the evolution process of other species.Produced by Delano Samuels Follow BI Video: On TwitterJoin the...
View ArticleThe octopus from 'Finding Dory' is even more awesome in real life
Ed O'Neill voices Hank in "Finding Dory," a mimic octopus that lost a tentacle (technically making him a septopus). The mimic octopus is a real creature, and the real life version is even more awesome...
View ArticleYour tongue looks crazy in an MRI machine
The tongue is a very important organ but we rarely every get a chance to see it in action. Here's what the human tongue looks like in an MRI machine. Produced by Grace Raver. Original reporting by...
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Microsoft billionaire Paul Allen is on a mission to save the world’s sharks,...
Something like 100 million sharks are pulled from the sea each year for their fins and meat, according to researchers' best estimates, putting more than a quarter of shark and ray species at risk of...
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9 special abilities that show how smart dogs really are
Dogs have long been man's best friend, living as our domesticated companions for as long as 32,000 years.Today, they are one of the most popular pets in the US, found in over 54 million American homes,...
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Lionfish have invaded the Mediterranean — here’s why scientists are worried
The Mediterranean is being invaded by a new species: the lionfish.According to a new study, published in Marine Biodiversity Records, these beautiful but venomous fish have colonized the southeastern...
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Light pollution is making trees do something strange
Spring has been coming early to UK cities.Using citizen scientists to record budding trees over 13 years, researchers have discovered that the first leaves of spring burst forth earlier in...
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12 ways a top product designer would rearrange the human body for perfection
From a product design standpoint, Dan Formosa thinks the human body leaves a lot to be desired.Though we may possess the power of digestion and wound repair, Formosa – a veteran designer and consultant...
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A surprising number of animals can reproduce without sex
Yes, you read that right.Virgin births are a thing, and they've been happening for millennia in some animals.It's something called parthenogenesis, which basically just means reproduction without...
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