The animal world goes in hard for impressive colors, from those that blend in perfectly with their surroundings to those born to stand out and
From Mesoamerica to North Africa, pyramids were apparently all the rage in the ancient world. Yet while the triangular monuments are most synonymous with Egypt,
It’s the holiday season, and what better time to gather your loved ones together and absolutely trounce them in an hours-long board game marathon? Humans
Just six years ago, fewer than 100 Sombrero ground lizards (Pholidoscelis corvinus) remained on the tiny Caribbean island they’re named after. Now, thanks to the
I am sure it is something everyone has experienced at some point. You’re walking outside on a cold day, the wind is blowing, and, of
If there’s one thing you, and Gollum, should know about volcanoes, it’s that “lava=hot”. That, and it’s not a great idea to attempt to plug
It’s just one of those fundamental things – all animals need water to survive. For us humans, getting it into our bodies is as simple
Snakes can disarticulate their mouths, making an opening up to five times larger than their own heads to accommodate unusual prey – but where does
In 2023, a controversial study introduced a dramatic twist to the story of human history by suggesting that our species came to within a whisker
A controversial 2020 study that claimed the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine showed promise for treating COVID-19 has been retracted, after sparking widespread criticism from scientists ever
An unfortunate combination of the deer mating season and holiday festivities has seen Colorado officials put out a reminder to decorate with wildlife in mind,
Popular and sometimes controversial YouTuber James Stephen Donaldson, known on YouTube as “MrBeast”, has revealed he has rented out the Great Pyramids of Giza for
Astronomers have found a new type of stellar phenomenon: stars that for a few months might suddenly get up to 20 times as bright with
Considering its formalization in medieval Europe, chess has some unexpected quirks. The pieces are named for positions in the royal court, but the most powerful
For the first time in 11 years, a complete mastodon jaw has been unearthed in the state of New York. What makes this discovery even
Tis the season to stuff your face with treats: sugar cookies sparkling like snowflakes, Christmas cake that could double as a doorstop, and drinks so
A renowned systems theorist has predicted that human civilization is on the brink of a “giant leap”. This leap could see us embracing “networked superabundance”,
