Ranking the top 15 by land area instead of total area produces some interesting results. Read why here.
The Saffir-Simpson scale measures five hurricane categories. But what do they actually mean? We break it down in one chart.
Orcas have the strongest bite force in the animal kingdom.
Dogs may be our best friends, but as a carrier of the rabies virus, they end up fourth on the list of top 10 deadliest animals.
While smaller animals such as weasels typically live 1-2 years, larger counterparts can thrive for decades.
This list excludes humans, who would otherwise lead the ranks of most common primates by a significant margin.
Many major coastal cities are experiencing local land subsidence where underground soil and rock collapse, causing the surface above to sink.
The human gut microbiome contains a world of microbes. We look at the the bacteria that deeply affect our health and well-being.
These tiny particles are the building blocks of the entire universe. Explore subatomic particles and how they generate the forces of nature.
We visualize Earth’s history through the geological timeline to reveal the planet’s many epochs, including the Anthropocene.
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