The answer is often ‘yes’.
Amid government shutdown, US National Parks overflow with garbage
This is bad news.
China spacecraft makes historic landing on the dark side of the moon
It’s the first mission to ever land on the far side of the moon.
Bacteria in ancient Druid “healing soil” found to stop the growth of super bugs
It even stops MRSA.
Populist leaders are threatening democracy, researchers warn
The world is experiencing a dramatic surge of populism.
Freelancing might be bad for your health, a new study suggests
Working as a freelancer? You might want to read this.
Japan’s new year resolution: resuming commercial whale hunting
The decision has been met with disappointment and criticism.
An ancient recipe for chicken and damsons
An old, delicious recipe.
Meet the world’s smallest snowman
Isn’t he adorable?
Yes, a quantum internet is possible, new study shows
This is seriously cool.
Stone Age people were living on the Himalayan plateau 30,000 years ago
They may have received some genetic assistance from an early race of humans.
Want to understand something complicated? Just try explaining it to yourself
It’s like your very own 1 on 1 tutoring session.
Christmas traditions: In Catalonia, a man is pooping in the nativity scene
It’s supposed to bring good luck!
Christmas myths: the Yule Cat
Not your average cat — or your Christmas tradition.
The statistic of the year: 90.5% of plastic has never been recycled
Some stats are better than others.
Dutch researchers grow bananas without soil to protect them from disease
Bananas, as we know them, are undergoing huge challenges.
Dementia symptoms reversed in mice — human trials are next
The key is a combination of microbubbles and ultrasound.
Coastal erosion reveals incredibly well-preserved dinosaur footprints in southern England
It’s like Disneyworld for paleontologists.
Blind creature that buries its head in the sand named after Donald Trump
The resemblance is uncanny.
Giraffes quietly dropped down to ‘Endangered list’
Giraffes have been undergoing a silent extinction.