Scientists Just Found A Black Hole That Is Eating Everything In Its Path
May 17, 2018 02:20 am UTC| Science
Black holes are some of the most terrifying subjects in the realm of science. Not only do they offer a glimpse into the raw power that is present in the universe, they also invoke undefinable terror in those who imagine...
Salt Could Prevent Hearing Loss After An Explosion
May 15, 2018 09:45 am UTC| Science
In movies, whenever a bomb goes off or an explosion occurs, there is that iconic moment where sounds are muffled and there is a high-pitched ring that pervades the whole scene. While films can go over-the-top with regards...
Scientists Want To Make Dogs Live Longer
May 13, 2018 07:43 am UTC| Science
Dogs are some of the most endearing creatures on the planet and one of the most tragic things about them is their short lives, at least when compared to humans. Depending on the breed, they can live from 7 to 15 years, on...
700,000-Year-Old Find Proves Early Humans Settled The Philippines Longer Than Previously Thought
May 03, 2018 02:59 am UTC| Science
Archeologists recently made a monumental discovery in the Philippines that pushes back the earliest period of human settlement in the region that was previously thought by over 600,000 years. Rhino bones and tools that...
States Sue EPA Over Rollbacks Of Environmental Protection Regulations
May 03, 2018 02:59 am UTC| Science
The Trump administration might not believe in climate change and could not care less about the environment, but the rest of the US does. This is why 18 states so far are now suing the Environmental Protection Agency for...
I watched an entire Flat Earth Convention for my research – here's what I learnt
May 02, 2018 16:20 pm UTC| Insights & Views Science
Speakers recently flew in from around (or perhaps, across?) the earth for a three-day event held in Birmingham: the UKs first ever public Flat Earth Convention. It was well attended, and wasnt just three days of speeches...
Black swans and other deviations: like evolution, all scientific theories are a work in progress
Apr 30, 2018 22:07 pm UTC| Insights & Views Science
Discussions about the nature of science and scientific theories are often confused by the outdated view that such theories are rendered false when anomalies arise. The notion of a scientific theory as a static object...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget
Biden administration tells employers to stop shackling workers with ‘noncompete agreements’
Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects