Pandiculation: Why do we stretch when we yawn?
Why do we yawn? Much ink has been spilt over this question and astonishingly, given the fact that we can put a man on the moon, we still don’t know why. Many theories...
Read More →Why do we yawn? Much ink has been spilt over this question and astonishingly, given the fact that we can put a man on the moon, we still don’t know why. Many theories...
Read More →Recently, an odd-coloured European robin appeared in our garden. Its breast was cream rather than the familiar red. It took me some time to ID it, but its unusual hues piqued my interest....
Read More →Analysing the bacterial content of suspected Bigfoot faeces might finally prove the existence of these elusive apes. Not everyone believes in Bigfoot. Where I’m based in the UK, this mysterious North American primate...
Read More →Once upon a time, there were two huge slugs. They were massive, gigantic, and enormous. Bigger than a bike, bigger than a car. In fact, they were bigger than a bus. And they...
Read More →The Damascus goat is an odd-looking creature. For hundreds of years, they have been bred as dual-purpose beasts: for milk and meat. The Damascus goat is a relatively rare breed that hails from Syria and other...
Read More →Recently, the Biodiversity Heritage Library made millions of beautiful biological images free to use for anyone via their Flickr account. There are some true gems in here, and they’re free for anyone to...
Read More →The Japanese giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia), also know as the yak-killer and the giant sparrow bee, is a fearsome looking insect. It is a subspecies of Asian giant hornet and lives in forested regions of...
Read More →Dinosaurs lived and evolved across millions of years. Thanks to recent discoveries and advances in technology, it is now possible to at least guess at the colours of some dinosaurs. Here, we ask...
Read More →The start of the new NFL season is approaching but for horse enthusiasts it is all about jumps season. Punters are already searching for the best picks for the coming campaign. However, we...
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