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Sadly, we doubt you'll be around for Pluto's NYE party. www.iflscience.com/on-march-23-...
January 12, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Sadly, we doubt you'll be around for Pluto's NYE party. www.iflscience.com/on-march-23-...
No motivation? You’re not alone. www.iflscience.com/scientists-d...
January 11, 2026 at 11:30 PM
No motivation? You’re not alone. www.iflscience.com/scientists-d...
The President has signed an executive order that effectively withdraws the United States from 66 international organizations, including the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Read on: www.iflscience.com/trump-to-rem...
January 11, 2026 at 10:15 PM
The President has signed an executive order that effectively withdraws the United States from 66 international organizations, including the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Read on: www.iflscience.com/trump-to-rem...
Oranges aren't called oranges because they're orange. 🍊🟠 www.iflscience.com/the-color-or...
January 11, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Oranges aren't called oranges because they're orange. 🍊🟠 www.iflscience.com/the-color-or...
Two variants in a single gene are implicated in almost all Alzheimer’s and nearly half of all dementia cases, according to new findings. www.iflscience.com/without-this...
January 11, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Two variants in a single gene are implicated in almost all Alzheimer’s and nearly half of all dementia cases, according to new findings. www.iflscience.com/without-this...
Welcome to the 'new era' of extremes. What's said: www.iflscience.com/this-is-what...
January 11, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Welcome to the 'new era' of extremes. What's said: www.iflscience.com/this-is-what...
Despite its potential as a tool for storytelling, there are good reasons why we will likely never see a true shrink ray in reality. The Vault investigates. The science: www.iflscience.com/what-would-h...
January 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Despite its potential as a tool for storytelling, there are good reasons why we will likely never see a true shrink ray in reality. The Vault investigates. The science: www.iflscience.com/what-would-h...
Two variants in a single gene are implicated in almost all Alzheimer’s and nearly half of all dementia cases, according to new findings. Read more: www.iflscience.com/without-this...
January 11, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Two variants in a single gene are implicated in almost all Alzheimer’s and nearly half of all dementia cases, according to new findings. Read more: www.iflscience.com/without-this...
It happens to the best of us. www.iflscience.com/apple-finall...
January 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM
It happens to the best of us. www.iflscience.com/apple-finall...
“There’s no escaping them no matter what you eat, it seems.” www.iflscience.com/microplastic...
January 11, 2026 at 4:30 PM
“There’s no escaping them no matter what you eat, it seems.” www.iflscience.com/microplastic...
Sperm whales are the largest toothed predators on Earth. But why is that their name? Find out more: www.iflscience.com/a-slightly-e...
January 11, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Sperm whales are the largest toothed predators on Earth. But why is that their name? Find out more: www.iflscience.com/a-slightly-e...
Our atmosphere has around 10 percent of the xenon it should have. So where the hell is it? www.iflscience.com/earths-atmos...
January 11, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Our atmosphere has around 10 percent of the xenon it should have. So where the hell is it? www.iflscience.com/earths-atmos...
Where's it been hiding? www.iflscience.com/at-900-meter...
January 11, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Where's it been hiding? www.iflscience.com/at-900-meter...
"You think that these things should not exist together, but there it is right in front of you, and it’s undeniable" - Read more: www.iflscience.com/jwst-spots-d...
January 11, 2026 at 2:15 PM
"You think that these things should not exist together, but there it is right in front of you, and it’s undeniable" - Read more: www.iflscience.com/jwst-spots-d...
Curiously, Neanderthals in France stopped making fire when they needed it most. www.iflscience.com/did-neandert...
January 11, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Curiously, Neanderthals in France stopped making fire when they needed it most. www.iflscience.com/did-neandert...
Depopulation and urban shrinking could ravage nearly 15,000 cities this century. www.iflscience.com/the-us-could...
January 11, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Depopulation and urban shrinking could ravage nearly 15,000 cities this century. www.iflscience.com/the-us-could...
The first batch of asteroids detected by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory includes one amazing oddball! Check it out: www.iflscience.com/2025-mn45-ne...
January 11, 2026 at 12:15 PM
The first batch of asteroids detected by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory includes one amazing oddball! Check it out: www.iflscience.com/2025-mn45-ne...
According to the theory, we are encoded at the edge of a black hole in a much larger universe. www.iflscience.com/why-some-phy...
January 11, 2026 at 11:30 AM
According to the theory, we are encoded at the edge of a black hole in a much larger universe. www.iflscience.com/why-some-phy...
It could be a clever costume! Find out more: www.iflscience.com/a-slightly-e...
January 11, 2026 at 10:15 AM
It could be a clever costume! Find out more: www.iflscience.com/a-slightly-e...
"Have you tried turning it off and on again" is really good (if annoying) advice. www.iflscience.com/why-turning-...
January 10, 2026 at 11:30 PM
"Have you tried turning it off and on again" is really good (if annoying) advice. www.iflscience.com/why-turning-...
Let's stop the Earth from spinning and see what happens. www.iflscience.com/what-if-the-...
January 10, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Let's stop the Earth from spinning and see what happens. www.iflscience.com/what-if-the-...
“Ever since I saw it, I’ve been unable to resist trying to explain the ideas to just about everybody I meet"
Here's the story: www.iflscience.com/scientists-h...
Here's the story: www.iflscience.com/scientists-h...
January 10, 2026 at 10:15 PM
“Ever since I saw it, I’ve been unable to resist trying to explain the ideas to just about everybody I meet"
Here's the story: www.iflscience.com/scientists-h...
Here's the story: www.iflscience.com/scientists-h...
The Melanesian Border Plateau was formed in four separate stages, which is pretty damn unusual. www.iflscience.com/strange-supe...
January 10, 2026 at 9:30 PM
The Melanesian Border Plateau was formed in four separate stages, which is pretty damn unusual. www.iflscience.com/strange-supe...