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Man wakes up after 12 years of coma: “I was aware of everything”

Martin Pistorius spent years trapped inside his body while being aware of everything around him.

How coal is formed

It's a recipe that requires lots of dead plants, cooked at high pressure and temperature for millions of years.

If we want companies to stop burning fossil fuel, why are we paying them for it?

Subsidies for fossil fuel are preventing us from truly transitioning towards renewable energy.

The hot difference between lava and magma, according to experts

One's always beneath the surface, the other is steaming outside.

What are prime numbers and why do they matter -- yes, even in your day-to-day life

Prime numbers are one of the most fascinating mysteries of mathematics, and the more we look at them, the weirder they get.

The Thickest Layer of the Earth: The Mantle

The mantle is a whopping 2,900 km (1,802 miles) thick, and it's by far the thickest layer of the Earth.

Wolves and Hyenas are hunting together in the Middle East. No one is certain why

A pack of wolves has been spotted hunting with a hyena, something that has never been reported before.

The sleepless elite: are you a short sleeper?

Many claim to be a part of the sleepless elite. But short sleepers are few and far between.

The US Army Corp of Engineers' new cat calendar is so bad it's brilliant

Since the dawn of the internet, two things have always been in high demand: cool engineering and cats. Why not blend the two?

Calves that don't get enough milk can't learn properly

The dairy industry sure is rough.

Unbeknownst to them, Australians are eating endangered sharks

You'd expect the rare animals to threaten Australians. In this case, it's the other way around.

Archaeology in Iraq shows how people lived 5,000 years ago

Mixing drones, magnetometers, and "surgical" digging, archaeologists are looking at the past in new ways.

10 geographical facts you're not going to believe

Our world is a strange and awesome place - but some things are just hard to believe!

Oil prospecting and man-made noise is freaking out narwhals

Their heart rate drops and their breathing changes as they try to escape the noise.

Ancient Japanese art could hold promise for better breast reconstruction

In the US alone, there are over 100,000 breast reconstructive surgeries every year, and there's plenty of room for improvement.

The Earth's inner core may be reversing its rotation

A change in the bowels of the Earth.

UK soft drink taxes prevents 5,000 cases of teenage girl obesity every year

It's a good first step, but we need more if we really want to tackle childhood obesity.

Hikikomori, the Japanese phenomenon of extreme social isolation is going global

Loneliness is a big issue in Japanese society — and not only there. Especially among its older population, it has become a severe plight, and there are signs that even among the younger population, loneliness is on the rise. Among elderly men who live alone, over 15% regularly have days when they don’t speak to […]

Giant files: Nomura and Lion's mane jellyfish

These are some of the most eerie jellyfish on the planet.

Yes, a gun shooting blanks can still kill you -- and action movies are surprisingly dangerous

Blanks or not, guns should never be toyed with.

Why a baby shark is called a pup and a baby platypus is called a puggle -- and other unusual baby animal names

If this doesn't make you go 'aww' then I don't know what will.

The weirdest, surreal, and most charming animals

You're not going to believe some of these are real.

9 of the world's most beautiful and unique bookshops to thrill your eyes and your mind

Did we miss any? Let us know in the comments!

Absolute location: how the equator, meridians, and our system of positioning work

Describing where you are on a sphere can be a bit weird.

The eye of the Sahara -- how such a bizarre formation came to be

This has got to be one of the strangest places on Earth- - but you couldn't make much of it if you were just walking by.

Is Wikipedia accurate? Study shows Wikipedia's Accuracy is 99.5%

It's not perfect, but it's way more accurate than people give it credit for.

How it rains on different planets: what the science says

It rains water on Earth, but on Titan, it rains with methane. Find out how it rains on other planets.

Ukrainian researcher who fled war shows how recycled concrete can help his country rebuild

Rebuilding Ukraine won't be easy. But recycled concrete can offer some help.

This map shows the countries not using the metric system. Are you surprised?

There are only three countries that don't officially use the metric system.

These are the oldest known projectile points in the Americas -- and they offer important clues about the continent's history

The 13 fragments are around 15,700 years old, more than 2,000 years older than the previous record holders.

Insects may feel pain after all, and may be more sentient than we thought

We do a lot of bad things to insects, and we shrug it off by thinking insects don't feel any pain. But that may not be true.

Researchers uncover the secrets behind the insane durability of Roman concrete

There was a secret ingredient that gave Roman concrete the ability to heal itself.

Researchers from some countries receive overwhelmingly many scientific citations -- while others are systematically ignored

There is a bias against researchers from countries that don't publish as much science.

Gas stoves are much worse for children's health than we thought. A Federal Agency is now considering banning them

Frankly, there's never been more reason to ditch gas stoves.

The surprising effect of snow: it can make you feel better about your body

Walking in a winter wonderland.

Soaring cost of fertilizers will make food much more expensive in 2023

You think food is already expensive? The worst may be yet to come -- soaring fertilizer price could leave millions in famine.

Antarctica's amazing striped icebergs

Not all icebergs are white and pure.

The first vaccine for honeybees was just approved for use in the US

This could be a turning point in insect management.

Human ancestors may have sailed across the Mediterranean sea half a million years ago

Sailing isn't a skill unique to Homo sapiens -- extinct hominids may have also done it.

How hot is lava, according to experts

Lava is very hot. But exactly how hot? The answer isn't straightforward.

The surprisingly rich (and dirty) history of anal cleansing: a look at how people kept their bottoms clean through the ages

What did people do before toilet paper was invented?

Who is the best chess player in history? It depends how you look at it

There's no clear answer -- but there are a few suspects.

Buzzworthy: bees' minds show remarkable depth and richness

Are we prepared to consider that bees may have a form of consciousness? Well... we'd best get prepared.

The biggest tsunami ever recorded: Taller than 500 meters

Imagine the biggest wave you can imagine. Now make it bigger.

Healthy habits for a healthy brain: five simple tips for keeping your brain in tip top shape

Just like any other body part, the brain needs regular exercise to stay healthy and function properly — and it’s never too late to start taking care of your brain health. A healthy brain means that you are better able to remember things, concentrate, and process information quickly. From puzzles and games to diet and […]

What's World's Largest Reptile?

If you’re asking yourself what the world’s biggest reptile is, then the answer is a bit complicated because we have to make a significant distinction – do you want to know the largest living reptile or the largest reptile ever? For the former, the answer is pretty straightforward: the saltwater crocodile takes the crown, with […]

Redheads do feel more pain -- and they're tougher than anyone else

Redheads might not have more fun, but they're definitely more interesting.

Researchers used deep learning to map Hawaii's magma network in spectacular detail

It's Hawaii as you've never seen it before.

Lost, 2000-year-old Mayan civilization in Guatemala rediscovered with the help of lasers

Many ancient mysteries are hiding in the jungle. New technologies could unravel them.

Do animals dream? Quite possibly, and the implications are huge

This question may have an answer we're not ready to deal with.

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