Nature always finds a way.
Can you raise your IQ score?
Paradoxically, that wouldn’t make you smarter.
A look at how the world invented pizza
Grab a slice!
What is the highest IQ in the world (and should you actually care?)
A high IQ is a nice head start — but it’s far from telling the whole story.
What is oxidation?
Oxidation is Loss, Reduction is Gain (of electrons).
Why we yawn and why it’s contagious
Just thinking about it makes me yawn — because it’s contagious, not because it’s boring.
How big is the universe?
Scientists don’t really know if the universe is finite or infinite, but here is the best of our knowledge
When worlds collide: Volcanic Lightning
These are two of the most spectacular phenomena you can observe — and they can be intertwined.
The Manhattanhenge phenomenon — here’s what you need to know
It’s a unique astronomic phenomenon.
Like a moth to the flame: why moths are attracted to light
Wonder why your room is full of moths in the summer?
Christmas myths: the Yule Cat
Not your average cat — or your Christmas tradition.
What’s the difference between ionic and covalent bonds
They’re actually more similar than you’d think.
What are carbs? Are they ‘good’ or ‘bad’?
There are many misconceptions surrounding carbohydrates. Let’s have a look!
Are near-death experiences just hallucinations?
Seeing a ‘bright light’ was probably just your brain hallucinating.
The most beautiful and important mathematical equations
Here are some of the most famous equations, from the ancient Greeks to modern physics.
The main types of seismic waves: P, S, and surface waves
Seismic waves can either be body waves or surface waves — but the full story is far more complex.
What causes Blood Moons? The same thing that makes skies blue
Spooky!
How to reduce your home’s ecological footprint
We’re all kings and queens of our own castles.
Meet the trillions of viruses that make up your virome
If you think you don’t have viruses, think again.
‘Trimming the fat’ — the implications for research and education
Finding a solution to this problem is key to ensuring that research does not stagnate, but instead continues to flourish.