We wouldn’t be where we are today without science experiments. Through trial and error, scientists have discovered things like candy, soap, bubble gum, and the X-Ray, to name a few. Oftentimes, experiments are manipulated and planned to try and create something specific. Other times, scientific experiments are accidental and end up creating something completely different … Read more
People tend to believe whatever they hear, especially when it sounds like something that’s backed by science. That’s how the Flat Earth theory and other conspiracies became some of the most talked about topics in the world. But thanks to the users of Reddit, we’re seeing tons of these popular science myths debunked by actual … Read more
Throughout history, many of the greatest scientific advancements and technological innovations have been the result of accidental discoveries. These serendipitous events have led to breakthroughs in fields as diverse as medicine, physics, and electronics, and have forever changed the way we live and understand the world around us. From the discovery of X-rays to the … Read more
During the Stone age, our prehistoric ancestors started making simple tools out of stone to hunt, prepare food, make clothes, and build homes. Over millions of years, humans have mastered tool making, but we’re far from the only animals to use tools. Many members of the animal kingdom have brilliantly harnessed tools to help them … Read more
You’d think we’d understand ordinary things we experience daily, like laughter, hiccups, and yawning. They’ve become second nature, so we must understand why they happen, right? Surprisingly, these simple, ordinary things are unexplainable by scientists. They remain a mystery, and even the most successful scientists haven’t figured out how they work. Simply put, these scientists … Read more
Let’s be honest, it’s clear that when one uses the term “mythological monsters” or “mythological creatures,” they are admitting these things aren’t real. The word “myth” is literally present for a reason. It is difficult for people to believe that they might be just seeing things or seeing what they wanted to see. That doesn’t … Read more
At Science Sensei, we’ve been known to highlight some odd or horrible things in science history. In fact, we have discussed several government experiments that either made no sense and/or became a black mark on those nations. Due to the staff being mostly American, we cover a lot more government experiments from here than anywhere … Read more