The Big Bang: How to Have Sex in Space (and Why NASA Doesn’t Want You To)

Since the dawn of time, mankind has gazed into the star-filled night sky. Silently, we’ve wondered: “What would it be like to have sex up there?” What, you haven’t? It’s just us? It can’t be just us. If it was, NASA wouldn’t officially have a policy of silent disapproval toward space sex. But sooner or …

Going Celibate Is Good for Human Evolution (But Not for You)

Many religions around the world have institutions comparable to monks and nuns. A crucial part of these traditions is denying yourself some basic aspects of human life — like having children, or sex in general. But there’s also one issue — having sex and producing children is a basic aspect of human and, frankly, all …

Sydney Residents Caught in an Arms Race with Trash Parrots

Out-of-control animals appear to be wreaking havoc all around the globe. In Japan, marauding monkeys are harassing people, while Hawaiians battle feral chickens. We can now add Australia to the list of countries locked in combat with an animal menace. But in this case, the enemy is much more intelligent than in the earlier wars. …

Hundreds of Ancient Frogs Died from Exhaustion During Massive Orgy, Scientists Find

Did you know that frogs and toads have been around for more than 200 million years? It’s true — they shared the planet with dinosaurs once. Since they’ve survived for so long, they must have thoroughly figured out procreation. A recent discovery has shed new light on the sex life of ancient amphibians. Today we …

Making Gummy Bears from Wind Turbine Blades: Part One

The thing is, these sky-high towers are topped with enormous turbine blades, and the blades need to be replaced every now and then. Because of this, a lot of old equipment gets disposed of, and in more recent years, experts have debated whether this disposal of materials meets environmentally friendly criteria. The main concern is …