In the 1970s, archaeologists discovered a strange grave in western Belgium, dating back to 100 CE or so. Unlike the 76 other graves, it actually had a skeleton inside it. But 50 years later, we learned it was even weirder, because that...

Can scientists actually make discoveries by licking things? Believe it or not, they can. Join Hank Green and learn the surprising amount of discoveries made by scientists....and their tongues.

In this episode streamed on Sept. 13, 2018, we talk about studying life in space. Plus, we share some genius space hacks for doing life science research on Earth and aboard the International Space Station.

If you don’t already have a skincare routine, it might be time to pick one up, because once you see this… you can’t unsee it. This week, Mark and Dr. Hunter Hines, a Microbial Ecologist, are getting face-to-face with face parasites....

The 2021 Ig Nobel awards, rewarding ‘research that first makes people laugh and then makes them think,’ has seen 10 Ig Nobel prizes handed out, including one to a study suggesting men evolved beards to protect their faces in fist fights.

The findings were published in the journal Nature Biotechnology. The research could lead could potentially lead to new treatments for patients suffering from brain damage or brain disorders, according to the Salk Institute - where the...

Liquid oxygen has unusual magnetic properties. This demonstration with the MIT Technical Services Group and a crazy blowtorch demonstration on the curie point of iron share a glimpse into how different kinds of magnetism work.