for inquiring minds and the curiously inclined

There are currently five offshore plastic accumulation zones spread across Earth’s oceans, the largest of which is known as the Great...

If you’re like us, you’ve been going on a lot of walks during the pandemic, which means more time staring at sidewalks. But you may not...

Not long ago (in the 19th century) everyone set their watches to the sun, or the clock in the town square. No one fell forward or sprung...

If you find LED lights oddly annoying, you’re not alone. They can cause headaches and - wait for it - general malaise. Before we begin,...

Tiny origami robots are making serious strides in biotech. If you’re picturing miniature paper storks marching through an intestinal...

The concept of the “address” is younger than you probably think. Numbering buildings only really became popular in the 18th century. Up...

You’ve probably heard of the Wright brothers - they conducted the first “heavier than air, powered controlled flight”, and are often...

Since its launch in 1990, the Hubble Telescope has been taking awe-inspiring pictures of our solar system, distance galaxies, and...

When it's safe to visit large indoor spaces again, we encourage you to pay attention to the acoustics. Like us, you probably take it for...

In 2003, philosopher Nick Bostrom published a paper in the Philosophical Quarterly titled “Are you living in a simulation?” As you can...

The toilet. The loo. The commode. Whatever you call it - chances are you’ve used a few different types or styles over the years and...

Giving blood is pretty simple: Whip out your arm, give a pint, have a cookie, head home. But have you ever wondered where those little...

In 2019, scientists at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) developed the blackest pigment on record - ten times darker than the...

Calling all intrepid explorers - start scavenging through the sofa cushions for loose change - your astronaut dreams could be closer to...

Since 1972, scientists have been quietly adding seconds to our clocks because - don’t panic - the earth is slowing down. No, we’re not...

The name HL-2M certainly doesn’t conjure up thoughts of basking in the sunshine on a tropical beach, and after learning more about...