Cracked Archive - Science

5 Ways Evolution Has Screwed Us Over

Evolution is a fickle mistress. We have opposable thumbs, but also get headaches if we eat ice cream too fast. But some of the everyday annoyances that drive us crazy are exactly what made modern humanity possible.

Authors: By Chris Radomile, Lillian Marx, Howard L.
Published: July 02, 2012
Comments: 1352

5 Things You Won't Believe Are Making You Dumber

Nobody likes to think of their intelligence as something that can get weak and flabby due to things that are out of our control. Science says otherwise.

Authors: By XJ Selman
Published: June 28, 2012
Comments: 1583

12 Pictures of Space You Won't Believe Aren't Photoshopped

Space is just flat-out crazy as hell. Oh, don't take our word for it or anything; we have photographic evidence.

Authors: By Jacopo della Quercia
Published: June 27, 2012
Comments: 971

The 6 Weirdest Things That Statistically Lower Crime

Crime in the U.S. is at its lowest point in pretty much ... well, ever. And nobody knows why.

Authors: By Robert Evans
Published: June 26, 2012
Comments: 2036

6 Insane Things Science Can Predict About You at Infancy

Science, as it usually does, has some surprising and kind of scary things to tell us. Apparently, no matter what kind of life you lead, scientists can still figure out who you'll be at 30 based on who you were as a toddler.

Authors: By Luis Prada
Published: June 24, 2012
Comments: 753

5 Scientific Explanations Behind Everyday Nuisances

In an era where our gadgets exceed the science fiction of just 20 years ago, it's amazing how many everyday annoyances have never gotten fixed. It's not like folks haven't tried. It's just way more complicated than it seems.

Authors: By Dagmar Baer
Published: June 13, 2012
Comments: 1066

The 7 Most Terrifying Mouths in Nature

Sure, a lot of nature's creatures seem harmless, but then they open their mouths.

Authors: By Warren Tilson, Monte Richard, E. Reid Ross
Published: June 10, 2012
Comments: 980

The 5 Stupidest Looking Superpowers in the Animal Kingdom

Here's to the Toxic Avengers of the Animal Kingdom.

Authors: By Kier Harris, Monte Richard, E. Reid Ross
Published: June 03, 2012
Comments: 813

5 Ridiculous Medical Myths You Probably Believe

The truth is that most of us aren't exactly doctors when it comes to our knowledge of modern illness. A lot of what we know and believe about how to avoid being sick is based on old wives' tales and approximately as medically advanced as the idea that masturbation causes blindness.

Authors: By Jesse Clark
Published: June 01, 2012
Comments: 1405

The 7 Most Terrifying Archaeological Discoveries

In reality, we all know archaeology is nothing like what we see in movies. No ... it's way more terrifying.

Authors: By Adam Wears, S. McClelland-Crosby
Published: May 30, 2012
Comments: 1328

5 Seemingly Harmless Things That Are Stressing You Out

Ever fly into a rage for no reason? It's almost like you were stressed out and on the verge of snapping for hours before that. Despite how you felt, it turns out that's exactly what was going on.

Authors: By XJ Selman
Published: May 28, 2012
Comments: 911

5 Absurd Sci-Fi Scenarios Science is Actually Working On

While it's easy to imagine watching the hopeful utopia of Star Trek and saying, 'Let's make that real!' it's a little stranger to think the same after watching Blade Runner or Gattaca. Yet here we are.

Authors: By Joe Oliveto
Published: May 28, 2012
Comments: 836