You’ll Swear These Colorful Animals are Photoshopped, But They’re All Natural.

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We all know what pigeons, lobster, and crickets look like, and they really aren’t much to write home about. Sure, occasionally you might find one with an usual marking or two, but nothing too impressive. That is, until you see these guys. Along with some other friends from the animal and insect kingdoms, each of […]

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21 Gorgeous Natural Wonders Around The World You Should Visit Before It’s Too Late

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It’s November, I live in New York City, and I have yet to pull out my winter coat from my closet. Obviously, I’m not a scientist so I can’t speak with any real authority, but the barely breezy weather in my neck of the woods seems to be speaking volumes about the impact of global […]

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This Coastal Town Is Being Invaded By Pink Bottles…I Wish I Was Making This Up

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There’s nothing quite like the English coastline. However, things like pollution and climate change are threatening the future of the fragile ecosystem. The latest, most bizarre example of which is a discovery made by residents near Poldhu Beach in Cornwall earlier this week. While not quite as upsetting as other disasters, it serves as a […]

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16 Adorable Pygmy Species That Are Too Cute To Exist

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Pygmy animals are relatively rare…they’re just like their regular-sized relatives, except they are significantly smaller. It’s a weird thing that happens in nature, but it ends up being absolutely adorable. They may be small, but their cuteness factor is off the charts! There may not be that many pygmy animal species around the world, but […]

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20 Hilarious Attempts By A Computer To Tell What’s Going On In A Photo

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If you think robots are years, if not decades, away, you’re sorely mistaken. Just recently, Microsoft launched an interesting artificial intelligence experiment. Tay was a Twitter bot that learned from “her” surroundings. It wasn’t long before she gathered that the world is a cruel place…and she, therefore, adjusted her tweeting patterns. Tay became offensive and […]

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She Never Knew Something So Seemingly Hopeless Could Turn Into Such Beauty

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In Greek mythology, the Phoenix is known for creating new life out of the ashes from its previous death. So when one woman raised a nearly dead fish back to perfect health, she new exactly what to name him. The amazing story of Phoenix the Siamese fighting fish (a.k.a. a betta fish) will inspire you […]

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As Soon As You See How Cool Pet Jellyfish Are, You’ll Want One

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When you hear the word “jellyfish,” your first instinct might be to run. One certainly doesn’t usually think of home decor, but a company is dedicated to turning the stinging animals into art instead of, “Arrgh, my foot!” After a successful Kickstarter campaign, Jellyfish Art has commenced production of an LED-lit tank specifically made for […]

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7 Ways To Convince People That Evolution Is More Than Just A Theory

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If you’re tired of arguing with people who don’t understand evolution, here’s the ammunition you need. 1) The fossil record. “The fossil record is incomplete! Where are the missing links?” ask creationists. Yes, the fossil record is “incomplete”. The only way it could be “complete” would be if literally every single living thing had been […]

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Meet The Giant Tardigrades From A New Exhibition About Amazing Animals

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Later this year, life that exists at Earth’s extremes will take center stage in a new exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History. We got a behind-the-scenes look at the stars of the show. View this image › Kelly Oakes / Jon Premocsh / BuzzFeed Tardigrades are tiny, eight-legged creatures that are basically indestructible. […]

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