Science

13 Historical Discoveries That Changed Everything We Thought We Knew

13 Historical Discoveries That Changed Everything We Thought We Knew

Several historical discoveries have prompted experts to reassess long-held assumptions about human history, civilization, and progress.

10 Things You Didn’t Know Were Invented by Women

10 Things You Didn’t Know Were Invented by Women

Many everyday tools and life-saving technologies were created by women, though their names are often omitted from history.

14 Common Beliefs That Are Total Myths (But Still Taught Today)

14 Common Beliefs That Are Total Myths (But Still Taught Today)

Uncover 14 widely believed myths that continue to be taught, despite being debunked by science and history.

10 Photos That Reveal How Optical Illusions Really Work

10 Photos That Reveal How Optical Illusions Really Work

These 10 photos show how optical illusions work by exposing the visual shortcuts your brain uses to process what you see.

12 “Facts” You Learned in School That Are Totally Wrong

12 “Facts” You Learned in School That Are Totally Wrong

School might’ve filled your head with “facts,” but many of them are totally false.

11 Times Nature Defied Science

11 Times Nature Defied Science

These 11 moments show how nature produced events and behaviors that science couldn’t fully explain — at least not right away.