Science

18 Objects Falling From the Sky With No Origin

18 Objects Falling From the Sky With No Origin

From fish and flesh to metal and money, the sky has delivered strange and untraceable gifts that defy both science and reason.

10 Theories Scientists Laughed At—Until They Were Proven Right

10 Theories Scientists Laughed At—Until They Were Proven Right

This list looks at theories that began as jokes but turned into real scientific breakthroughs.

20 Theories Scientists Can’t Disprove

20 Theories Scientists Can’t Disprove

Some ideas sit in a strange middle ground where evidence exists, but not enough to settle the debate.

12 Satellites Sending Signals From Empty Space

12 Satellites Sending Signals From Empty Space

This listicle highlights 12 satellites that continue to send signals through the depths of space, revealing how these enduring machines keep communicating long after their missions were thought to be over.

20 Predictions About the Future That Never Came True

20 Predictions About the Future That Never Came True

This is a countdown of bold predictions about the future that never became reality.

20 Times Lightning Altered History

20 Times Lightning Altered History

We usually think of lightning as a dramatic weather event, but it has done far more than light up the sky. At key moments in history, it has changed the path of science, religion, war, and even national leadership.