Category 5: It’s the top tier of hurricane intensity, a storm status serving as a warning of imminent destruction and danger to life. But with a warming climate and scientists predicting that hurricanes are likely to only get stronger, is it still enough? Is it time to introduce something even higher – a Category 6? […]
At The Peak Of The Ice Age, Humans Built Survival Shelters Out Of Mammoth Bones
During the Last Glacial Maximum, the materials you chose to build your house out of could make the difference between life and death. And for one group of hunter-gatherers in Ukraine, there really was only one thing for the job – mammoth bones. The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in […]
The World’s Longest Continuously Erupting Volcano Has Been Spewing Lava For At Least 2,000 Years
While some volcanoes have spent the last 2,000 years sleeping soundly, Stromboli, a volcanic island to the north of Sicily, has taken no such rest. In fact, it’s spent nearly all of that time in an almost constant state of eruption. The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe […]
Rare Flat-Headed Cat Rediscovered In Thailand Following First Confirmed Sighting In Almost 30 Years
Flat-headed cats have been successfully detected and filmed in southern Thailand for the first time in almost 30 years. One of the world’s rarest cats, it was last documented here back in 1995, leading some to believe it was “possibly extinct”. However, conservationists thought otherwise. “We had heard reports for many years and were confident […]
Don’t Pour Oil Down The Drain, There’s A Very Clever Way To Get Rid Of It
There’s been a lot of hype around air fryers, but for foodies like Jay Rayner, nothing beats the indulgent crisp of something that’s been fried in a deep pool of bubbling golden oil (the secret ingredient is danger). However, what’s great for our taste buds isn’t all that good for the environment, as the cooking style results […]
People Around The World Are Drinking Less Alcohol
It’s holiday season – which, for many of us, means seeing off 2025 by eating and drinking to excess before kickstarting the new year with unattainable resolutions, a gruelling exercise regimen, and Dry January. The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe to access the full content. But for […]
Is It Better To Have One Long Walk Or Many Short Ones?
It’s a common dilemma: little and often or longer but less frequent. When it comes to walking, it’s better to pick the former. New research suggests it’s not just the amount you walk – it’s how. The results of a large cohort study suggest it is better to take one long stroll than break up […]
Where Is The World’s Largest Christmas Tree?
Cutting down a tree, hauling it inside, and decking it out in lights, tinsels and baubles is a tradition that harks back generations. But what – and where – is the world’s largest Christmas tree? Well, that depends. The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe to access the […]
In A Monumental Scientific Effort, The Human Genome Has Been Mapped Across Time And Space In Four Dimensions
The Human Genome Project was completed a little over twenty years ago. Now, scientists involved in the 4D Nucleome Project have created a detailed map that not only showcases the human genome in 3D, but reveals how different components of the genome interact with one another over time – if the first was a blueprint, […]
Can This Electronic Nose “Smell” Indoor Mould?
Left untreated, household mold can trigger an array of nasty health problems and damage property. But what if there was a fast and easy way to detect not just the presence of mold in a building, but determine the specific strain of mold that may be infecting your home? The rest of this article is […]
Why Does The Earth’s Closest Approach To The Sun Take Place During Winter?
Perihelion – or the Earth’s closest approach to our host star – will take place on January 3, 2026. At this point, our planet will be around 2.5 million kilometers (1.5 million miles) closer to the Sun than we are at aphelion, the point when Earth is furthest from our old reliable yellow dwarf. This […]
2025 Was The Year Humanity Got Closer Than Ever To Finding Alien Life
Is there other life out there? “Pray that there’s intelligent life somewhere out in space ‘Cause it’s bugger all down here on Earth,” sang Monty Python. We do not know if there is intelligent life elsewhere in the universe, and we do not know if there is any other life beyond Earth. However, this last […]
Kilauea Has Officially Been Erupting For A Year – You Can Watch Its Latest Spectacular Lava Fountains Live
December 23 marked a fiery anniversary for Kīlauea, as the volcano officially reached a whole year since its current eruption began – and it’s spat out some pretty spectacular lava fountains to celebrate. The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe to access the full content. Kīlauea is a […]
Meet The Ladybird Spider, A “Red-Colored Oddball” With Features Never Seen Before
There are some seriously beautiful spiders in the world, but the species we currently have a crush on is Eresus rubrocephalus, a kind of ladybird spider. It’s not just any ladybird spider, however, with unique traits scientists have never seen in its genus. The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in […]
Breakthrough Listen Searched Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS For Technosignatures During Its Closest Approach To Earth
During comet 3I/ATLAS’s closest approach to Earth, the Breakthrough Listen project attempted to search the interstellar visitor for signs of technosignatures, or signs of alien beings sending communications. Meanwhile, another team has taken a look at the non-gravitational acceleration of the object – or the acceleration of the comet that is not due to gravitational […]
“Miracle” Rhinoceros Calf’s Chonky Weight Gain Offers Hope For Species
Werribee Open Range Zoo is celebrating their rhinoceros calf’s crossing of the 1 tonne threshold earlier this month. For a calf born underweight with big doubts over his survival, the milestone would be an achievement under any circumstances. The fact that Jabulani has done it with a mother expected to need plenty of assistance represents […]
Would You Swap Your Festive Feast For Something Plant-Based Or Lab-Grown?
This time of year many of us will be sitting down with family and friends to enjoy a seasonal feast, the centerpiece of which might be roast goose, turkey, or chicken – but would you consider swapping your poultry for something a little more plant-based? The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please […]
Rodents In The US Are Rapidly Evolving Right “Under Your Nose”
In a striking example of rapid adaptation, the physical form of urban rodents has changed to better suit the hustle and bustle of urban life. Earlier this year, scientists at the Field Museum in Chicago went through their collection and measured the skull shapes of eastern chipmunks (Tamias striatus) and eastern meadow voles (Microtus pennsylvanicus). […]
39-Year-Old Discovers Raisins Don’t Come From A Raisin Tree, Gets Mercilessly Roasted By Family And The Internet
Every day is a learning day, and we shouldn’t really mock people for learning something new. But a 39-year-old has recently told the Internet about his very recent discovery about what raisins are, and his family’s reaction to it. “Today, aged 39, I found out that raisins are in fact dried grapes,” Reddit user p00shp00shbebi1234 […]
Hundreds Of 19th-Century Black Leather Shoes Have Mysteriously Washed Up On A Beach
Hundreds of old leather shoes have mysteriously washed up on a beach in the UK. Could a 19th-century Italian shipwreck be responsible for these lost soles? Around 200 black leather shoes were discovered on December 18 by the non-profit group Beach Academy during a rockpool restoration project along the shores of Ogmore-By-Sea in the Vale […]
