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The Largest Rodent In The World Actually Eats Its Own Poop

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 22:25:00 +0000

Even though capybaras are cute and adorable, they eat their own poop on the regular, but I promise they have a really good reason for doing it!

Why 'Golden Blood' Is Considered The Rarest Blood Type

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 10:25:00 +0000

Most people have probably heard of the rare blood type O-, which only around 7% of the population has, but there's one type that's much more rare.

What's Really Hidden Under Antarctica's Ice?

staff@sciencing.com (Joe Roberts) — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:25:00 +0000

Antarctica is more than the barren wasteland it seems to be. It tells us a lot about our planet, and a discovery made beneath the ice could prove vital.

The Unnerving Reason These California Pigs Turned Neon Blue

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:25:00 +0000

Vibrantly colorful meat sounds like fiction, but the blue meat of these California pigs is very real. And it's the fault of a pretty dangerous substance.

Why The World's Biggest Ape Went Extinct

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:25:00 +0000

Appearing in the fossil record around 2 million years ago, Gigantopithecus towered over all other ape species, but why isn't it still around?

Yes, Baby Snails Do Have Shells. Here's What They Look Like

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:25:00 +0000

You probably haven't put much thought into it, but baby snails are born with tiny shells, although you may have a some difficulty seeing one.

Scientists Dropped A Cow Carcass Into The South China Sea And Made A Fascinating Discovery

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 22:25:00 +0000

Have you ever dropped a cow into the open ocean to see what would happen? No? Us neither, but if you do, you may just make an unexpected discovery.

Death On Mercury Would Be Very Fast And Painful

staff@sciencing.com (Joe Roberts) — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:25:00 +0000

Mercury holds a privileged position among the planets as closest to the sun but that also means the smallest planet is a terrible place for life.

What Does It Mean When Your Car's AC Smells Bad (And How Do You Fix It)?

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 22:25:00 +0000

It's normal to spend a lot of time in your car, so you don't want it to smell nasty when you turn on the AC, but if it does, how do you fix it?

What Happens When A Volcano Erupts Underwater?

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 15:15:00 +0000

When most people think of volcanoes, they tend to think of giant clouds of ash and fire, but it turns out that most volcanoes are actually underwater.

The Insect With The Most Agonizing Sting In The World Is Smaller Than You Think

staff@sciencing.com (Joe Roberts) — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 10:25:00 +0000

Whether it's a bee or a wasp, nobody wants to get stung by an insect, but there's one bug that outclasses all the others that you need to avoid.

The Rare Red Rainbow Phenomenon You'll Have To See To Believe

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 22:25:00 +0000

While not generally considered rare, rainbows are an uncommon treat on a rainy day, but there is one variety that you're only likely to see once.

Is The Farmers' Almanac Actually Reliable?

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 10:25:00 +0000

The Farmer's Almanac has been giving advice and making predictions for over 200 years, but can you put any trust into its weather predictions?

The Obscure Dinosaur Species That Had 500 Teeth

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:25:00 +0000

Dinosaurs are fascinating because of their variety and just how different they are, but nothing's ever been found quite like this Cretaceous beast.

The Blood Type That Increases Your Risk Of Stroke

staff@sciencing.com (Joe Roberts) — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:25:00 +0000

Most people don't think about their blood type in their day-to-day lives unless they're donating blood, but perhaps they should be more aware of it.

What You Don't Know About China's Tiangong Space Station

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:25:00 +0000

There could be a new space race as China boosts its presence in outer space, even fielding a state-of-the-art space station in low Earth orbit.

One Simple Speech Pattern Could Predict Your Risk Of Cognitive Decline

staff@sciencing.com (Joe Roberts) — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:25:00 +0000

One of the most frightening aspects of aging is the potential for cognitive decline, and there's one speech pattern that may be an early warning sign.

What Does AC Stand For On A Calculator?

staff@sciencing.com (Joe Roberts) — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 22:25:00 +0000

Although calculators aren't as ubiquitous as they once were, their digital descendants keep many of their features, including the cryptic AC button.

Cats Have Chosen Concrete Slabs As Their New Favorite Toy, And There Might Be A Good Reason Why

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:25:00 +0000

As attested to in many viral videos, cats love concrete, and it's probably due to more than just being a good way to give themselves scritches.

A Galaxy Far Away Has 140 Trillion Times The Amount Of Water As On Earth (& It's All Vapor)

staff@sciencing.com (Joe Roberts) — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 22:25:00 +0000

When it comes to life as we know it, nothing is more important than water, and there's at least one place out there with more than we could ever use.