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Amelia Earhart, one of aviation’s most famous pioneers, is renowned for being the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. However, her story tragically…
In a dry January of 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued an alcohol statement pouring warm, stale lager, based on the idea that no matter…
Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin, editor of an anthology set in the Wild Cards universe Paras Griffin/Getty Images December is traditionally a quiet month…
“Oreos were my best friend as a kid,” he says brian hair. Once Hare wanted to hone his baseball pitching skills, his Labrador eagerly took on…
Stem cell transplant could reverse diabetesian sampleThere are around 500 million people worldwide living with diabetes. This condition, characterized by elevated blood sugar levels, can lead…
Scientists discovered fossils in Argentina’s Santa Cruz provinceMariana Chubar et al., Journal (2024) The beautifully preserved fossilized tadpoles are the oldest discovered by science, dating back…
overviewHurricane Milton strengthened at the fastest rate on record.The storm's wind speeds exceeded 175 miles per hour, unprecedented for an October hurricane.Record-breaking hydrothermal waters in the…
Nobel Prize winners are awarded medalsZhenkong Chen / Alamy It's the most celebratory time of the year, as some of the brightest minds in science win…
The British sense of humor is cherished among Brits, but it’s natural to assume that many British jokes may be embarrassing to other cultures. There is…
The 34th Ig Nobel Prize was awarded today for 10 unexpected things – all so surprising that, in keeping with the Prize's long tradition, it makes…
13,000 years ago, humans had to come up with creative ways to survive in icy environments. Recent studies suggest that their solutions were more inventive and…
Dark Empath A surprising study finds that people with dark personality traits can also be highly empathetic – but does this make them more dangerous? that's…
Compliments can sometimes be tricky to navigate, as identified by a Belgian psychologist. There are several ways in which receiving compliments can make the person being…
When you search the hashtag “mental health” on TikTok, you’ll come across a plethora of videos discussing “shadow work.” These videos have collectively amassed over a…
Many of us have a morbid fascination with true crime. Whether it’s the gruesome details or insight into the mind of a killer, our curiosity drives…
Michael Mosley This avant-garde science communicator is a colleague BBC Science Focus Contributor, Professor Giles Yeo. Cosmic String Cosmic strings would be the Holy Grail of…
Jane Komi/Moment RF/Getty Images Rosewater: Opening Day 2066 now Forty minutes into my job at Integrity Bank, anxiety hits me. This is how a normal day…
My first encounter with Michael Mosley was at the BBC Summer Party. A recent documentary I had presented had just aired on horizon, making me eligible…
Keanu Reeves: 'A pioneer who transcends genres'See Li/Picture Capital/Alamy This month is packed with big names in science fiction, including the release of Keanu Reeves' debut…
It is commonly believed that cutting a sandwich diagonally to create two triangles is the best way, but there is limited scientific evidence to support this…
of Tall goldenrod (Solidago altissima)a North American species of the goldenrod family Asteraceaecan recognize other nearby plants without touching them by sensing the proportion of far-red…
Our perception of reality is quite limited because we evolved on the African plains 3 million years ago. Our senses were shaped to help us survive…
Slowing down isn’t typically a priority for runners. From elite athletes to casual runners, the focus is usually on speed, personal records, competition, and pushing limits.…
On a daily basis, everyone naturally releases about 2.5 liters of gas through burps and farts. This gas originates from the air we breathe, the liquids…
The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) has announced the winners of this year’s Scientific Image Competition, which celebrates the hidden beauty of scientific research. The contest…
From the moment you begin as an immature egg in your grandmother’s womb, your fertility journey is limited. However, scientists at Cambridge University may soon change…
The area of water between Florida, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda became notorious in the mid-20th century due to stories of mysterious disappearances of boats and planes.…
Twenty years ago, scientists announced the creation of a new miracle substance that would revolutionize our lives. They named it graphene. Graphene is made up of…
Facial yoga has gained popularity recently, with celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Kate Moss, and Gwyneth Paltrow endorsing it. It involves stretches and exercises to strengthen the…
In The Truth of Areke, the last remaining free city in the Eternal Desert has been under siege for centuries.Shutterstock / Liu Zishan This month we…
Whether you’re a child, student, teacher, or just a proud nerd, we all love a good science joke. Even the most cheesy and silly puns. That’s…
In April, a total solar eclipse is expected to occur, promising great scientific success thanks to new spacecraft, telescopes, and cosmic coincidences.The upcoming eclipse will feature…
the strangeness of the universe We explore some of the strangest places in the universe, where “normal” rules don’t apply. From places where you blow bubbles…
Active asteroids behave dynamically like asteroids, but exhibit coma like comets. These objects are poorly understood, and fewer than 60 have been identified to date. Asteroids…
In Sierra Greer’s novel Annie Bot, a female robot is created to be the perfect girlfriend for her owner. alamy stock photo From Adrian Tchaikovsky to…
In the science fiction universe of Dune, the spice melange is commonly referred to as “spice” and is a valuable narcotic substance. It is produced from…
You’ve probably seen the five love languages before, whether it’s on an online dating profile, a glossy magazine, or a viral TikTok video. The theory behind…
We naturally detect lies all the time. It can be a drop in our partner's voice that alerts us to the fact that they are hiding…
Philadelphia police are investigating the origin of a package containing two preserved fetuses in glass bottles that was sent to the city’s Museum of Medical Sciences.…
you know that person. People who use train delays as an excuse to get absorbed in good books. Someone who can crack a joke 10 seconds…