Month: January 2019

Most people view snails and slugs as pests. But these slimy streakers are far removed from one-dimensional garden destroyers. They amaze scientists with their abilities, and certain individuals have become the darlings of mass media. The slow creatures can also get a little creepy. They hide inside humans and, thanks to the military, have evolved

Every year, surprising discoveries are made all over our planet, in our solar system, and even farther out in the deep void of space. These findings push forward our understanding of the reality we live in, often challenging previous notions of universal physical laws. When a discovery falls outside the boundaries of our understanding—sometimes with

Proving guilt or innocence is, even today, a difficult thing. Innocent people often find themselves under suspicion for crimes that they did not commit. Some people are unlucky enough not only to be suspected but also tried, convicted, and executed for crimes of which they were subsequently proven to have been innocent. In some cases

Plenty of truths pretend to be mysteries or facts. Dedicated researchers whittle away at puzzles, sometimes making great new finds without solving the whole shebang. However, real progress means ousting the pretenders—those pesky facts that convince scholars of their authenticity for years when, in reality, they are mere misconceptions. From a dangerous vitamin everyone loves

The future is now, and the machines have made their way into our lives. Throughout history, human beings have sought to compliment their lifestyles and accomplish their tasks using a variety of technologies, beginning with simple, rudimentary stone tools and leading up to the elaborate robotics of today (and tomorrow). So it’s really no surprise

Certain American serial killers are always talked about. There will always be documentaries and books written about Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, and John Wayne Gacy. The faces of these monsters are known internationally. The same cannot be said for Donald Henry “Pee Wee” Gaskins. Born and raised in rural South Carolina, Gaskins was a troubled

Serial killer Ted Bundy, who confessed to killing 30 women and teenage girls in seven states between 1974 and 1978, once described himself as “the most cold-hearted son of a b—ch you’ll ever meet.” He killed for the sheer thrill of it and enjoyed playing a dragged-out game of cat and mouse with law enforcement.

Animals have always been a massive part of medical research. They are most commonly utilized in clinical trials, where we test the effectiveness and safety of new medications before moving on to human trials.[1] While animal testing is very crucial to the success of human medications, there are amazing lines of research involving animals in