Posts in category Shocking Science + Tech

By analyzing the composition of the soil found at a crime scene or on a suspect’s clothes or vehicle, a forensic geologist hopes to find certain clues.

Dating back to 114 B.C., this femur suffered a full-blown compound fracture.

Sputnik 9 orbited the Earth with one of the most incredible (and furry) crews ever assembled!

It’s estimated that anywhere between 250 and 300 spacecraft call this point their final resting place.

With a stainless-steel finish, gull-wing doors, and futuristic look, the DeLorean was perfect for this time-traveling franchise.

Music fans in the mid-to-late 19th century had a blast playing the pyrophone—literally!

Kites with keys aside, people have known about electricity for centuries.

The human race has always been fascinated by—and has taken quite a few guesses at—how the world will come to an end.

No word on if leaving a speaker on in your fridge will make those processed slices taste any better, though.

Theories abound about the island’s origins, from UFO activity to religious miracles and more.