Australia’s Bubblegum Pink Lakes

The Great Barrier Reef may be one of the seven natural wonders of the world, but Australia’s got another natural wonder that might even be more spectacular. Located in Western Australia is a lake that looks as if it’s been filled to the brim with Pepto-Bismol. The out-of-this-world body of water—named Lake Hillier—might seem man-made and even toxic, but its bubblegum pink color is actually …

Ice Cream That Melts Slower

These days most people prefer that scientists stay away from their food, but a team of researchers from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland have discovered something even the most all-natural eaters can appreciate: a way to keep ice cream from melting so quickly. By adding a naturally occurring protein called BsIA, they were able to bind the air, fat and water in ice cream together, …

NASA Mimics Mars on Earth

Three men and three women have just begun a year-long period of isolation atop Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano in order to test how a mission to Mars might affect the human psyche. Organized by NASA and the University of Hawaii, the long-term test will force the volunteer crew to live as if they’re on the red planet; they’re only allowed to leave their small dome …