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40 human skulls found in Kentucky apartment linked to national network of body part dealers
By Patrick Pester published
The alleged theft of donated body parts from Harvard Medical School and an Arkansas mortuary is revealing a national network of human remains dealers.
Science 'supersedes' creationism, Einstein tells religious students in newly revealed letter
By Harry Baker published
In the letter, the famous physicist also writes that God can be thought of as "analogous to humans."
Best movies about famous scientists to watch while you wait for Oppenheimer
By Erin Macdonald published
Oppenheimer is almost here, so what better time to look back at the best biopics based on history's most influential scientists?
'The night turned into day': How Manhattan Project scientists reacted to the world's first atomic bomb test
By Alexander McNamara published
In this except from the biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer, we hear from the people at the historic first test of the atomic bomb in New Mexico.
20 of the best conspiracy theories
By Stephanie Pappas, Benjamin Radford last updated
Conspiracy theories that have taken hold range from a faked moon landing to Barack Obama's birthplace to chemtrails.
Board game deals 2023: Save on science-themed games and family classics
By Jordan Middler last updated
Recently won 2nd prize in beauty contest? Here’s some board game deals to spend your prize money on.
13 horrific firework injuries that will keep you cautious on July 4
By Brandon Specktor published
As July Fourth celebrations take off across the U.S., so will the number of firework-related accidents and hospital visits.
What is Juneteenth?
By Mindy Weisberger last updated
Juneteenth is a federally-recognized American holiday observed on June 19. It is also known as Emancipation Day and Black Independence Day. In 2023, it falls on a Monday.
World War II 'horror bunker' run by infamous Unit 731 discovered in China
By Ben Turner published
A bunker discovered near the city of Anda in northeast China is believed to be the largest test site of Imperial Japan's infamous Unit 731, which conducted horrifying human experiments during the 1940s.
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