Unpack the mystery of the silent scream dream. Discover how sleep paralysis, anxiety, and feelings of helplessness contribute to this common and frustrating nightmare.
Scientists Discover a ‘Lost World’ of Fresh Water Hidden Under the Atlantic Ocean
A groundbreaking scientific mission has confirmed a massive aquifer of fresh water under the Atlantic. Discover how this Ice Age relic could change our future.
The Bizarre World of Plant Cyborgs and Fungi Music
From John Cage to modern cyborgs, explore the fascinating history of turning the secret life of plants and mushrooms into art.
Tiny Flying Robots Could Terraform Mars, But Should They?
MIT scientists have created a bee-like robot that could one day pollinate plants on Mars. Explore the incredible tech and the profound ethical questions it raises.
The Surprising Bedroom Colour That Taps Into Your Ancient Brain to Help You Sleep
Unlock the secrets of colour psychology for better sleep. Find out why muted blue is the ultimate bedroom colour and which shades you must avoid.
Half-Goat Women and Headless Drummers: Uncovering Edinburgh’s Eerie Past
A new tour in Edinburgh is unearthing the city’s darkest myths and legends. Are these just spooky stories, or do they hint at a more mysterious past?
All Life on Earth Shares One Ancestor, and It Lived in a Hellish, Primordial World
New research has pushed back the date of the Last Universal Common Ancestor (LUCA) to 4.2 billion years ago. Discover the surprisingly complex life of our oldest relative.
Ghosts of the Capital: Exploring London’s Most Terrifying Haunts
London is a city teeming with ghosts. We take a chilling tour of its most haunted pubs, palaces, cemeteries, and tube stations. Read if you dare.
The world’s most modern Viking ship just sailed into London
St Katharine Docks welcomes a UNESCO-recognised Viking longship. Learn about the blend of ancient craft and modern tech that brought this vessel to the Thames.
Flesh-Eating Parasite That “Screws” Into Skin Found in US for First Time in Decades
A horrifying flesh-eating parasite known as the New World screwworm has been found in a human in the US for the first time in decades. Learn about this real-life monster.
