Instances of "freak" or extreme waves have long been part of maritime lore, known for suddenly sending ships to the ocean floor. Using mathematical simulations, researchers have shown that changes in ...

Rogue waves are freakishly large ridges of water known for rising out of the blue to ambush hapless ships and beachgoers. But a new artificial intelligence model can predict most of these surprising ...

In Freak Show and Tell, not only will you learn the science behind fire eating and other sideshow acts but also the reason Thom Britton decided to enter that world. Get a preview of the show – and ...