A scientist in Japan made a chance and shocking discovery when they saw that a sea slug in their lab had lost its head. Expected
Hanging the washing out to dry in the garden has been a rare sight these last few months, with winter storms bringing freezing temperatures and
A recent study investigating giant “island” structures near Earth’s core has deepened the mystery surrounding them: As well as suggesting they are truly ancient structures,
The Earth, with its constantly moving molten iron core, is surrounded by a vast and glorious magnetic field. It’s as much a part of the
Have you ever noticed how cruise ships and luxury yachts are almost always painted white, while massive cargo ships come in a variety of colors,
Every now and then, robots on the surface of Mars, or the spacecraft orbiting the planet, send back some fascinating images of rock formations on
The earliest runestone ever to be reliably dated has been discovered at a grave field in Norway, providing some fascinating insights into the origins of
Creatine – best known for its use by bodybuilders – could help enhance the effects of talking therapy as a treatment for depression, recent research
Bone marrow donation is vital to many people’s lives. But, it can also produce a weird quirk in which the recipient’s blood can change to
A case report concerning a man whose hands, feet, and elbows became covered in yellowish nodules has recently been published – and it appears that
Totaling 1.5 million acres, the Everglades National Park is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States and home to some of the country’s most
Tempting as it is to push memories of lockdown to the back of our minds, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has had a lasting
While renowned for being exceptionally slow, sloths possess one superpower – they can hold their breath longer than an episode of Friends. These sluggish creatures
Each year in the North Pole, the Sun sets in mid-September and doesn’t return until mid-March, creating a polar night that lasts for 179 days
Many of us have witnessed unusual and even anti-social behaviour at an airport or on a flight. These may range from benign acts such as
This week, a mouse with two dads has survived into adulthood for the first time, if you’ve ever asked someone a question with the sole
It is officially February and that might just be a good thing for your relationship. Not only are we approaching Valentine’s Day but we have
