"WTF" Science Discoveries of 2020
'Anti-gravity' experiment defies physics using one simple trick
Is physics broken?
The science behind catnip’s potent powers, explained
This trick of evolution will blow your mind.
An ancient case of mistaken identity reveals a strange amphibian
You won't be able to keep up with the twists and turns in this story.
3.2 billion-pixel space camera captures largest photo ever
This is a sheep's brain on ketamine
Drugged sheep could be the future of treatments for depression.
Finally, scientists find the oldest sperm in the world
Old and massive.
Vaping coats the mouth in a "slime-cloak" — study
E-cigarettes can totally mess with the microbes in your mouth.
Chloroquine: the miracle drug that never was
It was never meant to be.
Brain-boosting supplements may be laced with unapproved foreign drugs — study
These supplements may not be a smart choice.
This ancient worm-like creature is an evolutionary miracle
It is pure fate that we do not share the Earth with them.
Saber-tooth tigers may have been the size of grand pianos — study
This duck's semen holds a surprising clue to animal evolution
Sperm may be mallard ducks' superpower.
The 25 most “WTF” science stories of 2019
Things got weird this year. Real weird.
Scientists discover a “therapeutic gold mine” in one surprising place
Everyone hates it, but snot might solve many of our woes.
Mutants among us: "Natural short sleepers" reveal the genetics of sleep
Understanding why some people need just 4 to 6 hours sleep a night could lead to better sleep for everyone.
The science-backed guide to intermittent fasting, 2019's most popular diet
In 2019, Inverse asked the experts what intermittent fasting actually does to your body.
Ancient humans procreated with at least four other species
In 2019, the human family tree got a little more complicated.
Peeing at night could cost the United States' economy billions
Midnight nature calls cause unwelcome disruptions to sleep -- but the costs may be even higher.
How a "fussy eater" went blind from a junk food diet
This rare, devastating condition is usually only seen in war zones.
Pfizer study argues Viagra may improve an unexpected type of performance
Viagra's parent company tried to expand its empire from the bedroom to the office in 2019.
How Medieval Christians built the modern nuclear family
A centuries-old cultural shift still influences families -- and you -- today.
Almost all near-death experiences have these visions in common -- study
Deceased relatives and dark tunnels are just the beginning.
'Cats' is undeniably creepy, and there's a psychological reason for it
They're sexy. They're creepy. They live in the uncanny valley.
Scientific breakthrough may push an aphrodisiac mushroom into the mainstream
The fungus can be found protruding from the corpse of a dead caterpillar.
Snapchat Dysmorphia: Plastic Surgeons Are Concerned About Effect of Filters
Ancient Mummy Mistaken for a Hawk Was Actually a Human Baby
Having Big Genitals Drove a Species Extinct
There's a High Concentration of Psychopaths in Washington, D.C.
A 5-Foot Tapeworm Grew Inside a Man Because He Ate Too Much Raw Salmon
A Woman Died From "Apitherapy," a Bee Acupuncture Treatment
The Mystery of Wombats' Cube-Shaped Poop Has Finally Been Solved
Ancient White Stuff in Egyptian Tomb Turned Out to Be World's Oldest Cheese
UK Woman Had Contact Lens Lodged in Her Eye for 28 Years
Mona Lisa's Enigmatic Smile Explained by a Common Medical Condition
Scientists Killed the Kilogram in 2018, Long Live the Kilogram
Giant Hogweed Burned the Heck Out of Americans in 2018
