Parasect’s giant mushroom isn’t just an accessory. Official Pokédex lore reveals which part of this familiar Pokémon is actually in control.

Spider-Man leaves webs all over New York. Marvel’s own description explains why they don’t become a permanent city maintenance problem.

The Sandlot mixed a real mastiff with oversized practical effects, including a giant dog suit operated by two people.

Clancy Brown voices both Mr. Krabs and Lex Luthor. His own explanation shows how different those two cartoon bosses really are.

A study of 143 hawkmoth species reveals three different genital scraping systems that produce anti-bat ultrasound—and shows evolution built them repeatedly.

Ms. Blue, an 87-foot whale skeleton, is back after restorers used shellfish-inspired bone putty, recycled-material 3D prints and a redesigned mount.

Hulk’s pants have survived a lot of smashing. The movies, Stan Lee and comics artists offer several explanations, plus one very unofficial sewing theory.

A micro-CT scan exposed the hidden notches inside a brass combination lock from the 1583 Ann Francis wreck, revealing the four-letter code ANCE.

A Messel fossil preserved an ancient owl’s feathers and iridescent cockroach meal, giving scientists new clues about when owls moved into the night.

EA’s preservation team digitized 6,000 tapes, discs and reels from a nearly 20,000-item vault, recovering masters used in seven anniversary editions.