Can eating chocolate really help you pass an exam? Discover the cognitive benefits of cocoa flavonoids and the weird folklore behind our favourite treat.
Why Are Hawaiian Seals Snorting Eels? A Slippery Science Mystery
Scientists are baffled by Hawaiian monk seals getting eels stuck in their noses. We explore the funny, weird, and slightly gross theories behind this ocean mystery.
Why This Giant Icelandic Cat Will Eat You If You Don’t Get New Socks for Christmas
Forget Santa, Iceland has the Yule Cat (Jólakötturinn), a giant monster that eats children who don’t get new clothes for Christmas.
Distilling the “Soul” of a Landscape: How Animo Spirits Bottles the Karoo
We talk to Alaric Bouwer of Animo Spirits about bottling the “terroir” of the Karoo, the link between distilling and herbalism, and South African plant folklore.
Forget Dracula: Why the Original Slavic ‘Upir’ is the Real King of Vampires
Discover the Upir, the original Slavic vampire. Forget capes and castles; this monster was a bloated corpse, and its myth was born from real-life terror.
The ‘Boo Box’: Inside the viral £1bn Halloween trend that’s haunting your feed
What is a ‘Boo box’? Discover the viral TikTok trend that’s pushing UK Halloween spending to a predicted £1 billion this year.
Is the Tarot Missing a Card? Meet ‘The Truth’, the Proposed 23rd Major Arcanum
The Tarot’s 22 Major Arcana are iconic, but is the journey incomplete? We explore the case for a 23rd card, ‘The Truth’, and its place in the Fool’s Journey.
The Ancient Battle of the Sexes: The Real Reason Women Outlive Men
Why do women outlive men? It’s not just lifestyle. Uncover the deep-rooted genetic and evolutionary factors that give females a survival advantage across the animal kingdom.
Get Ready for the Beaver Supermoon: Folklore, Science, and How to Watch
As the UK prepares for two more supermoons, learn the enchanting story behind the Beaver Moon. A perfect blend of natural wonder, history, and stargazing tips.
Your Brain on Music: Why Musicians Feel Pain Differently
A new study finds that years of musical training can rewire the brain, making musicians more resilient to pain. Discover the science behind this incredible finding.
