September 30, 2024

Ant Queens Practice ‘Hygienic Cannibalism’ Out of Tough Love

Ant mothers are the queens of tough love. They simply don’t have time to coddle their sick young. If a

An Act of River ‘Piracy’ Could Explain Why Everest Grew So Tall

Scientists think they have figured out why Mount Everest, known as Chomolungma in Tibet and Sagarmatha in Nepal, stands out

Overlooked Weather Phenomenon Produces Gamma Rays in Our Atmosphere

The electrical effects of a thunderstorm are not confined just to high up in the atmosphere. Close to the ground,

Newly Discovered Comet Now Visible. Here’s How to See ‘Comet of The Year’.

In January 2023, a new comet was discovered. Comets are found regularly, but astronomers quickly realised this one, called C/2023

Super Shoe Technology Put to The Ultimate Test For Middle Distance Athletes

In the arms race over sportswear technology, an advanced form of footwear has recently disrupted the racing scene, giving short

A Spider Was Filmed Eating a Shrew, And You Can’t Unsee This

Most spiders pose very little danger to humans, including the notorious noble false widow (Steatoda nobilis). But the half-inch predator

Medical Imaging Technique Reveals What Truly Lies Beneath a Volcano

We’ve never seen the inside of a volcano quite like this before. Researchers have developed a smart new imaging technique