The USDA has given approval for the growth and cultivation of a genetically modified purple tomato. This is a major development in food science.

Purple Tomatoes Coming to US

Want To Taste a Purple Tomato?

Google AI is learning to smell. Scientists are working on creating an odor map that will help artificial intelligence be able to smell.

AI Learning to Smell

Google AI Gains Another Sense – Smell

In cities all over the US, squirrels and other animals have been seen 'splooting' in order to release body heat and fight the high temperatures. Here's what to know about the phenomenon.

Splooting Squirrels Spotted Due To Heatwave

Sudden Rise in ‘Splooting’ Squirrels Leaves Locals Baffled

New research suggests that diamonds are falling from the sky on the iciest planets, such as Neptune and Uranus. Due to the large quantities of Oxygen, here's what experts explained.

Diamonds Might Be Falling From the Sky on Neptune

It’s Raining Diamonds in Outer Space, Study Claims

A new scientific study has revealed the "shockingly weird" reason we have been unable to stop mosquitos from locating humans. Here's what experts discovered about the insects.

Mosquitos Have A Weirdly Unexpected Superpower

The Bizarre Reason Mosquitos Are So Good at Finding Us

Scientists used mealworms to create desirable flavors and odors for the first time ever, when solving how to make insects more appealing to consumers worldwide. Here's what they found.

Scientists Create Meat-Like Flavor From Mealworms

Edible Insects: Scientists Debut Meat Alternative

There's a bizarre trend leaving thousands of bikes beneath the water's surface each year: here's what to know about the phenomenon occurring in Amsterdam.

There Are Endless Bikes Hiding Underwater - Here's Why

The Peculiar Reason Bikes Are Being Found Underwater

Researchers have discovered that captive gorillas developed a new weird cough and sneeze sound they make whenever they want attention. Here's what they found.

Zoo Gorillas Found to Make Weird New Sound

Zoo Gorillas Have Weird “Theatrical” Call, Experts Learn

Despite being among the smallest organisms on our planet, bacteria have proven that they actually have super powers. In a recent study, researchers discovered that some types of bacteria can convert methane into electricity. Here's what they found.

Microbes Turn Methane Into Electricity

Here's How Bacteria Is Helping Create Electricity

Scientists from the University Of Chicago's Marine Biological Laboratory Performed A Psychological Test on cuttlefish to see if they can delay gratification

Scientists Discover Cuttlefish Can Delay Gratification In Marshmallow Test

Cuttlefish Pass A Psychological Test Given To Children

Every time we explore a new country, we're bound to learn about inventions we don't have in our hometowns. But with these cool inventions, Japan takes that fact to a whole new level. Here are a few cool items we found.

Cool Japanese Inventions We Didn't Know About

29+ Hilariously Innovative Japanese Inventions

New images released from NASA's space satellite appear to show an ear-shaped crater on the surface of Mars. Here's what to know about the mysterious discovery.

Scientists Baffled By Ear-Shaped Crater On Mars

Bizarre Ear-Shaped Crater Spotted on Mars

A recent study's findings suggest that dogs' brain structures may be connected to their sense of smell and sight, which makes them intertwined. Here's what they found.

Study Suggests Dogs Can "See" With Their Nose

Scientists Reveal That Dogs Can “See” Using Their Nose

In a fight against the concept of time, Kevin Bortolero has created a watch that doesn't tell time and just provides fun. Believe it or not, many people want in. Here's why.

Concept For Watch That Doesn't Tell Time Goes Viral

These Watches Don’t Tell Time – With Good Reason

A special space cabin was developed for a hamster to be shot up into Earth's second layer. Here's everything to know about the historic space mission.

A Hamster Takes a Historic Trip to the Stratosphere 

Hamster Ventures Into the Stratosphere on a Flying Balloon

Fighting climate change remains a top priority among thousands of researchers across the world. One strange solution recently discovered by MIT scientists involves space bubbles. Here's how it works. 

Fighting Climate Change Using Space Bubbles

There May Be a Weird Way to Fight Climate Change

Scientists are now one step closer to figuring out whether aliens really exist. A team of researchers suggests these extraterrestrial creatures may be sending signals using quantum communications. Here's what we know.

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