Did men evolve beards to help absorb punches?
5-17-2020 |
28
A new study has suggested that men's beards have a distinct practical purpose beyond simple ornamentation.
Robotic dog enforces lockdown in Singapore
VIDEO 5-10-2020 | 9
One of Boston Dynamics' Spot Mini robots took on an important new role on the streets of Singapore this week.
Will the human race eventually go extinct ?
5-6-2020 | 40
Given the sheer number of possible ways we could be wiped out, just how resilient are we as a species ?
Record-breaking hail described as 'gargantuan'
VIDEO 4-30-2020 | 6
Deluges of hailstones up to 9.3 inches in size have necessitated a whole new category designation.
Are we a product of a self-simulating universe?
4-27-2020 | 135
A new hypothesis has put forward the notion that our universe may be self-simulating itself into existence.
Student grows an 8ft canoe out of mushrooms
4-22-2020 | 4
A recent science experiment has highlighted the unique potential of fungus as a viable construction material.
Canadian 'Sarlacc Pit' was hidden for centuries
4-20-2020 | 7
A gargantuan cave in the Canadian wilderness was only recently discovered because it had been filled with ice.
Record-breaking hole opens up in the ozone layer
4-7-2020 | 41
Scientists have reported that a large hole has appeared above the Arctic due to unusually low temperatures.
Sediment cores shine light on Antarctic forests
4-4-2020 | 21
It might be a freezing wasteland today, but in the past Antarctica was covered in lush swamps and forests.
Lockdown is causing Earth's crust to fall silent
4-3-2020 | 14
Scientists have revealed that the coronavirus lockdown has reduced the level of vibrations in the Earth's crust.
AI can turn human thoughts into written word
4-2-2020 | 16
A remarkable new AI system has been designed that can read what someone is thinking and turn it into text.
Is there a scientific explanation for deja vu ?
4-1-2020 | 24
Most of us will have experienced deja vu at some point in our lives, but what exactly causes this sensation ?
'Dr. Strangelove Syndrome' actually exists
VIDEO 3-29-2020 | 9
Named after the 1964 Stanley Kubrick movie, this very rare condition gives your hands a will of their own.
Coronavirus was not made in a lab, study finds
3-27-2020 | 61
New research has played down conspiracy theories suggesting that the virus was created in a laboratory.
Scientists solve mystery of Tuvan throat singing
VIDEO 3-23-2020 | 7
A unique form of singing that produces two tones simultaneously has remained an enigma for many years.
Can humans sense the Earth's magnetic field ?
3-22-2020 | 17
The results of a recent experiment suggest that it is not just animals that can sense our planet's magnetism.
No, COVID-19 is not an extraterrestrial virus
3-21-2020 | 5
Scientists have moved to debunk the claim that the coronavirus fell to Earth on a comet or asteroid.
Meditation slows brain age of Buddhist monk
3-18-2020 | 1
An intriguing new study suggests that regular meditation may actually help to slow down the aging process.
Firm is offering trips to Earth's deepest point
3-18-2020 | 7
A UK-US travel firm is offering wealthy explorers the chance to descend to the bottom of the Mariana Trench.
LEGO bricks may last 1,300 years in the ocean
3-17-2020 | 19
The world's most popular toy brick has turned out to be more resilient than anyone had thought possible.
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