These baby spiders demand the flesh of their mothers when they get hungry
It’s not easy raising kids. You bring them into this world, feed them, look after their every need, and what kind of thanks do you get? Well, in the case…
Pirates are to blame for why the US doesn’t use the metric system
The proposal, conceived by a bunch of pointy-headed Parisian philosophers, sounded brilliant: A universal system of measurement, derived from decimal-based units and identified by a shared set of prefixes. It…
Strange but true: cargo ships are triggering more lightning storms at sea
There’s an increase in lightning storms at sea, and the culprit is the exhaust produced by diesel-powered cargo ships, a new study has found. Our oceans are criss-crossed with invisible…
Your dog is probably dumber than a wolf, and here’s why
Wolves have an understanding of cause-and-effect that domesticated dogs do not – and they’re just as good as dogs at following directions given by a human. This difference in cognition…
Archaeologists discover something truly bizarre in an isolated medieval graveyard
A three-week archaeological dig in the English Channel took a bizarre, inexplicable turn, after researchers chanced upon a carefully cut grave hidden in the soil – the contents of which…
Social media isn’t actually causing our massive political divide, says study
Research on political trends over the past two decades has revealed that, while our social media echo chambers might not be helpful, we shouldn’t blame them for the polarisation of…
Teenagers are avoiding sex, alcohol, and driving like never before, says new study
Today’s teenagers don’t seem to care much about hitting the open road, scoring a six-pack with a fake ID, or asking their peers out on dates. According to a recent…
Here’s why Mexico is in one of the worst possible places for earthquakes
Mexico sits atop three of Earth’s largest tectonic plates – the North American plate, the Cocos Plate, and the Pacific Plate. Whenever these chunks of crust grind or butt up…
One of the brightest stars in our sky is spinning nearly fast enough to destroy itself
For the first time, astronomers have observed a fast-rotating star emitting polarised light, a phenomenon that was first predicted over 50 years ago but has eluded our instruments until now.…
Physicists just cracked the problem of stabilising a totally new kind of particle
Scientists have discovered the existence of a type of particle that’s never previously been observed, which demonstrates unprecedented chemical stability for its kind. It’s big news for chemists and physicists…
Here’s 13 things that make people dislike you immediately, according to science
Everyone’s got a story about how they thought a certain friend was mean the first time they met, but realised later that he or she is actually the nicest person…
This newly discovered Jurassic sea monster was related to ocean super-predators
So many new species aren’t discovered straight out of the ground, but after having been under our noses for decades. Such is the case with Arminisaurus schuberti, a newly discovered…
We can still reach the most optimistic target of the Paris climate deal, says new study
The most optimistic target envisaged by the Paris climate deal is still within our reach, scientists say – as long as we act urgently to seize this pivotal moment of…
Here’s 13 things that make people dislike you immediately, according to science
Everyone’s got a story about how they thought a certain friend was mean the first time they met, but realised later that he or she is actually the nicest person…
Blue dinosaur eggs have revealed a surprise about ancient bird-like creatures
A new study has revealed that at least one dinosaur species laid eggs that were a striking blue-green colour – and that suggests the creatures were even more like birds…
These 9 charts clearly show our world is actually doing better than ever
It’s easy to think the world is ending when natural disasters are pummelling vulnerable islands and politicians are threatening nuclear destruction. But take a step back and you’ll find a…
Neil deGrasse Tyson Has a Stern Warning For All of Humanity
Neil deGrasse Tyson thinks we might not be able to stop the effects of climate change. The astrophysicist shared this bleak outlook during an appearance on CNN’s GPS in the…
Biologists just discovered an underwater octopus city and they’re calling it Octlantis
Scientists have discovered a small octopus city – dubbed Octlantis – a find that suggests members of the gloomy octopus species (Octopus tetricus) are perhaps not the isolated and solitary…
This critical thinker’s letter to his daughter will restore your hope for the future
There are days when it feels like the world really is going to shit. And when that happens, we need to remember that there’s actually a lot of hope for…
Mystery fossil finally confirmed to be an animal after 70 years of research
How animals evolved on Earth is somewhat murky. We know that most major animal phyla we see today appeared during the Cambrian explosion 541 million years ago – but before…
BREAKING: Light has been stored as sound for the first time
For the first time ever, scientists have stored light-based information as sound waves on a computer chip – something the researchers compare to capturing lightning as thunder. While that might…
A rare occultation is about to happen as the Moon will block out three planets
On September 18, the Moon will pass in front of three planets and one of the brightest stars in our night sky, all in less than 24 hours, marking a…
Astronomers just found a surprise hidden on the mysterious night side of Venus
With its scorching heat and corrosive atmosphere, the toxic hellhole that is Venus isn’t the most inviting place in the Solar System, but if you do ever get the opportunity…
Why some people have trouble telling left from right
Do you ever have trouble telling right from left? For example you’re taking a driving lesson and the instructor asks you to take a left turn and you pause, struggling…
Here's the story behind this heartbreaking photo, in the photographer's own words
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This badass koala survived a 10 mile journey trapped under a car
A brave little koala has survived a perilous 16-kilometre (10-mile) journey clinging to the axle of a four-wheel-drive. The marsupial is believed to have crawled into the car’s wheelwell unbeknownst…
If you feel everyone around you has more friends, you’re probably wrong
Only recently did I work up the nerve to go to a diner or coffee shop alone. Even now, when I do, I’ll sit there hunched over my sandwich or…