Microplastics found in soil dating back to ancient times, alarms archaeologists

In a groundbreaking discovery, microplastics have been detected in ancient soil samples for the first time.…

Are your TV habits keeping you up at night? Study links binge-watching to frequent night time urination

Does how much binge-watching you do have anything to do with how much you pee at…

Can ADHD traits actually have evolutionary benefits? New study reveals groundbreaking data

Researchers suggest that traits commonly associated with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), like distractibility and impulsivity,…

‘Terror beasts’: Scientists unearth 500 million year old ‘giant’ predator worms in Greenland 

Most people get the ick from worms. These small, slimy creatures are no one’s favourite. But…

Love, hexes, and devilish forces: Researchers unearth ‘curse tablet,’ a symbol of jealousy in ancient times 

Researchers in northern Germany have unearthed a ‘curse tablet,’ which is nothing short of a symbol…

Database behind AI-image generators found hiding a dark secret: Child sexual abuse content

Artificial Intelligence-based image generators are very popular across the internet. Throughout 2023, AI-generated images went viral,…

‘Empathy with our closest living cousins’: Humans and apes share remarkable social memory traits, study finds

Apes have the astonishing ability to recognise long-lost companions, found new research. If you’re wondering why…

Explained: Let’s ‘Rewind 2023’ to medical breakthroughs that gave the world hope

2023 was a year of medical breakthroughs. As science progresses, scientists around the world are working…

Your anxiety is lying to you! Saying ‘no’ to plans isn’t all that bad, finds study

Skipping that party you’re dreading may not be as bad as your anxiety is making it…

Mislabelled fossil reveals ‘truly surprising’ secrets from the time of dinosaurs

Can mislabelling things ever be good? Evidently yes. In Colombia, a mislabelled fossil has fascinated scientists.…