Latest articles by Isobel Whitcomb
32 fun and random facts about Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein was much more than a scientific genius. From his political beliefs to his hatred of socks, here are 32 facts about Einstein you might not have heard before.
32 strange places scientists are looking for aliens
From planets and moons in our solar system to dying stars and parallel universes, here are some of the far-out places scientists are searching for alien life.
'Zeus made night from mid-day': Terror and wonder in ancient accounts of solar eclipses
For millennia, solar eclipses like the upcoming one on April 8 have inspired awe, wonder and fear. Here are some of the most intriguing accounts of solar eclipses from ancient Greece to the Mayan empire.
There's an asteroid out there worth $100,000 quadrillion. Why haven't we mined it?
While asteroids are rich sources of precious and valuable materials, scientists still haven't fully committed to mining them.
'Mind-blowing' James Webb telescope images reveal 19 spiral galaxies in the greatest detail ever seen
New James Webb telescope images reveal 19 Milky Way-like spiral galaxies in more intricate detail than has ever been seen before.
Scientists map 1,000 feet of hidden 'structures' deep below the dark side of the moon
With data from China's Chang'e-4 rover, scientists were able to visualize the upper 1,000 feet of the moon's surface for the first time. Their results reveal billions of years of previously hidden lunar history.
James Webb telescope discovers gargantuan geyser on Saturn's moon, blasting water hundreds of miles into space
The James Webb Space Telescope caught Saturn's icy moon Enceladus spraying a 'huge plume' of watery vapor far into space — and that plume may contain chemical ingredients for life.
Scientists watched a 'reappearing supernova' explode 5 times in a row — and it could help reveal how fast the universe is expanding
After showing up five times in Hubble images, a 'reappearing supernova' is helping scientists solve one of astronomy's biggest mysteries.
Scientists are working on an official 'alien contact protocol' for when ET phones Earth
We're unprepared for when E.T. reaches out to us. A team of experts is determined to change that with the first new alien "contact" protocol in 35 years.
Is it possible to avoid unwanted thoughts?
Is there a way to suppress unwanted thoughts that repeatedly pop into your mind?
What is the largest known star in the universe? (What about the smallest?)
The big stars make our sun look puny.
'Monkey gang' member executed in Japan as marauding macaques run amok
A team of "specially commissioned hunters" tracked down and killed one member of a "monkey gang" responsible for more than 50 attacks in the Japanese city of Yamaguchi.
Could we ever eradicate the flu?
We have influenza vaccines, but is it possible to eradicate the flu?
'Walking sharks' caught on video, astound scientists
On the remote Southern coast of Papua New Guinea, scientists encountered something amazing: a walking shark.
Does wine help you live longer?
People from food cultures where wine is a daily part of life have famously low rates of heart disease and long lives. But does drinking wine actually help you live longer?
Why do we get goosebumps?
Why do we get goosebumps when we're cold, afraid or inspired? Learn why humans sport this evolutionary adaptation.
Mysterious 'vampire-slayer kit' sells at auction for $15,600
A "vampire-slayer kit" once owned by a British aristocrat has sold for nearly $15,600 at auction.
What is lactic acid?
Reference An exercise physiologist explains lactic acid, and it's impact on our bodies.
Are humans at the top of the food chain?
Lions, wolves and great white sharks have no natural predators, except humans. Does that mean humans are at the top of the food chain?
What if the speed of sound were as fast as the speed of light?
The speed of light moves 1 million times faster than the speed of sound. What would happen if the speed of sound sped up to match it?
What is ESP?
Also known as "the sixth sense" or "psi," extrasensory perception, or ESP, encompasses a wide range of paranormal abilities, including mind reading and predicting the future.
