Get a fright with our guide to Creepypasta, the viral horror stories that define modern online culture. Read summaries of the genre’s most terrifying characters.
Scientists Discover 7,000-Year-Old Mummies With No Modern Human DNA
During the African Humid Period, the Sahara was green and home to a mysterious people whose ghost DNA has just been discovered by scientists.
What Was the Smartest Thing Confucius Ever Said? (We Have 5 Contenders)
From the Silver Rule to the essence of knowledge, we break down the smartest and most enduring teachings of the great philosopher Confucius.
When the Whales Vanished, Their Prey Did Too: The Baffling Science of the Krill Paradox
The health of our oceans depends on a surprising ingredient: whale poop. Dive into the science behind the Krill Paradox and why it matters today.
The Eerie Echoes of Kenmure Castle: A Headless Ghost Story
Discover the chilling legend of the headless piper said to roam the ruins of Kenmure Castle in Scotland, a site steeped in history and mystery.
Scientists Say We’re Evolving into a Global ‘Superorganism’ – And It’s Driven by Culture, Not Genes
From ancient folklore to modern science, the idea of a collective consciousness has fascinated us. Now, researchers say we’re literally evolving into one. Here’s how.
Horror Gallery: A look at ‘Stuck in the Present’ from Dusk Wave Arts
It’s the night before the release of 3D side-scrolling psychological horror game Stuck in the Present on 19th September on Steam, so we thought we’d share an art gallery that gives you a better look at the game, courtesy of Dusk Wave Arts.
This ‘Immortal’ Toxic Worm Multiplies When You Cut It in Half
From Southeast Asia to your backyard, the hammerhead worm is an invasive predator that threatens soil health and can make pets sick. And you can’t kill it easily.
Nature’s Real-Life Time Traveller: The Jellyfish That Never Dies
Explore the bizarre world of Turritopsis dohrnii, the immortal jellyfish. Learn about transdifferentiation and how this tiny creature is rewriting the rules of life and death.
Meet the Real-Life ‘Headless Chicken Monster’ of the Antarctic Deep
A strange, translucent creature known as the ‘headless chicken monster’ is helping scientists push for a new Marine Protected Area in Antarctica.
