How to survive nuclear war after a bomb is dropped: what to do, how to prepare
A minute-by-minute guide on how to survive a nuclear bomb attack, and ways to be prepared for war.
Adam Barnes
How antimatter engines could fly humans to other stars in just a few years
Antimatter isn't just a sci-fi trope. Ryan Weed has been working on designing an antimatter propulsion system for years.
Lise Meitner helped discover nuclear fission but never won a Nobel Prize for her brilliance despite 49 nominations
Lise Meitner discovered how the process of nuclear fission works but she never won a Nobel Prize and her colleague Otto Hahn downplayed her role.
Hydrogen bombs vs. atomic bombs: Breaking down the differences in how they work, how much they cost, and which is most powerful
Hydrogen bombs and atomic bombs both operate via nuclear physics, but one is 1,000 times more powerful and produces far less nuclear fallout.
How hydrogen bombs work and why they were created after WWII despite being more powerful than atomic bombs
Hydrogen bombs, considered nuclear weapons, work using a combination of nuclear fission and fusion. Edward Teller led their development in the 1950s.
How atomic bombs work and why Manhattan Project scientists designed two types of bombs during WWII
Atomic bombs work via nuclear fission. When enough radioactive material undergoes fission, it triggers a chain reaction, causing a massive explosion.
Jaden Smith says he took magic mushrooms as a young adult. Brain experts who study psychedelics warn that wasn't a good idea.
Jaden Smith's brain may have still been developing when he took magic mushrooms. Neuroscientists warn it could have a negative neurological effect.
The world's top alien hunters explain why a Harvard physicist's discovery of 'alien' tech is likely a false alarm
Scientists from top alien-hunting organizations SETI and METI don't think Harvard physicist, Avi Loeb, found evidence of alien intelligence.
How surgeons in Ukraine are saving soldiers' lives with a simple tube grown from human cells
The human acellular vessel (HAV) is a new medical device that could reduce amputation and preventable death in people with traumatic vascular injury.
A 16-year-old pocketed $50,000 for her award-winning discovery in the brains of people who died by suicide
Natasha Kulviwat is not your ordinary junior in high school. She's been analyzing human brains for the last year, and the research won her $50,000.
How to build a cheap DIY underground bunker to protect you from nuclear fallout, in 6 steps
This cheap DIY underground bunker could help you survive nuclear fallout if an attack is imminent. Living through an apocalypse can be affordable.
7 reasons you're experiencing pain in your left arm and when it's a sign of a medical emergency
A tingling or numbness in your left arm could be a sign of a heart attack or something less severe. Here's how to spot the warning signs.
Why does my butthole itch? 13 causes and how to remedy an itchy anus
Anal itching is a common condition that can be caused by diarrhea, hemmorhoids, and even parasitic pinworms.
Most surprising facts about the radioactive particles that poison the air after a nuclear bomb detonates
Radioactive nuclear fallout is impossible to escape — most Americans, and certain sea creatures that live on the ocean bottom, have traces of it in their systems.
How scientists create the most explosive substance in the universe
Antimatter can help physicists solve questions like why is the universe mostly made up of matter and, ultimately, why we exist in the first place.
Scientists studied flamingo personalities and discovered the pink birds form cliques like high schoolers
Researchers found that flamingos have varying personality types, and like-minded birds tend to hang out with each other in close-knit cliques.
You'll usually find chiggers outside, not in your bed, and you can take precautions to avoid an itchy rash
Chiggers on your clothes or skin may end up in your bed, but they won't survive there for long. A rash after waking up may be from fleas or bedbugs.
How to treat scalp folliculitis, a common skin condition that causes acne-like sores on your scalp
Infected hair follicles can cause a skin rash called scalp folliculitis. Getting treatment right away can help keep your symptoms from getting worse.
Trying to eat well on a budget? Here's a full week of nutritious meals that cost less than $5 a day.
You can prepare nourishing meals without spending a fortune on groceries. Here, a dietitian shares a week of recipes and tips for eating on a budget.
Neosporin is a great choice for treating minor injuries at home, but it's not your only option for wound care
If you're allergic to ingredients in Neosporin, other antibiotic ointments and petroleum jelly can also prevent infection and help small cuts heal.