Plants Have Given Us Crucial Lifesaving Drugs – And Now We Risk Losing Them
Some of the world’s most powerful medicines come from plants, so our forests are probably worth keeping.
How Did The XB-1 Jet Break The Sound Barrier Without Producing An Audible Sonic Boom?
The XB-1 jet broke the sound barrier three times during its test flight. No boom was heard from the ground.
Some Cockatoos Love Condiments, Though Their Flavor Combos Are Questionable
Blueberry yogurt + pasta = delicious, apparently.
A Black Hole May Be Firing Fast Stars At Us From The Large Magellanic Cloud
The Milky Way might be a cosmic bully, but this is one galaxy that’s not going down quietly.
Don’t Get Too Excited By Images Of So-Called ”Doorways” On Mars
We’ve been down this road before.
The Byford Dolphin Diving Incident
There are an awful lot of bad ways to die accidentally, but possibly the worst accident in history, at least amongst divers, took place in the North Sea in 1983.
Largest Structure In The Near Universe Discovered – 130,000 Times More Massive Than Our Galaxy
The collection of galaxy clusters spans over a billion light-years!
Pucker Up – It’s Time To Meet The Red-Lipped Batfish Of The Galápagos
Roses are red, violets are blue, this batfish might just save a kiss for you.
What The Different Colors Of Mold In Your House Say About The Health Risks
Roses are red, my oranges are blue. The sofa, the cupboards, and the floorboards too.