Category: 9. Sci/Tech

The ancient Egyptians were astute astronomers. They often depicted the cosmos atop coffins. A new survey of such artwork suggests that they may have had a greater understanding of the Milky Way than previously thought, according to a study in The…

High-frequency sound waves, known as ultrasound, have long been used as a non-invasive, safe method to visualize internal structures in the body. But recently, researchers have been pushing the boundaries of what ultrasound can do, including…

Most fires burn through their fuel in a few hours, days or weeks. When underground fossil fuel deposits catch alight, however, the fires can rage for decades.

The Darvaza Gas Crater, also known as the ‘Gates of Hell’, is a 60m-wide (196ft)…

If you’ve ever tried to build a new habit – whether that’s exercising more, eating healthier, or going to bed earlier – you may have heard the popular claim that it only takes 21 days to form a habit.

It’s a neat idea. Short, encouraging…

A sea lion named Ronan can now keep time with music as well as – and sometimes better than – people, according to a new study.

Ronan first made headlines more than a decade ago when she surprised scientists by nodding her head in time with…

The internet’s latest and absurd obsession is: who would win in a no-rules fight between…

Beginning on May 7, billions of people around they world will have their eyes fixed upon a single chimney. As per tradition, the 135 cardinal-electors…

A blistering sunburn can quickly ruin a day spent having fun in the sun. For years, hearing experts tell us to put on sunscreen when outside during the summer was the norm. However, the opposite may hold true today. A new trend on social media is…

Earlier this year, while boarding a flight out of Houston, Texas, I noticed my slightly overfilled, bulging backpack wouldn’t quite fit in the space…

Australian scientists have developed a shark skin-inspired film coating for aeroplanes, which…