Scientists have discovered a new family of limbless amphibians from northeast India with their ancient lineage traced to eastern and…
Charlie Weingarten finds fresh ways to champion selfless acts of philanthropy
Charlie Annenberg Weingarten wants you to fall in love – with the world. That is one reason he founded Explore.org,…
Playing in the sun reduces risk of eczema and food allergies
Playing in the sunshine reduces the risk of children developing eczema and food allergies, researchers claim. Those living in areas…
New Ultradense Planet Found
A newly discovered planet 4,000 light-years away is just too dense. Dubbed CoRoT-20b, the planet is thought to be a…
There’s Magma on the Moon
The was apparently active far more recently than previously believed, scientists say. Although the Earth’s crust is still shifting, driven…
Oldest Animal Discovered
Microscopic, sponge-like African fossils could be the earliest known animals—and possibly our earliest evolutionary ancestors, scientists say. The creature, Otavia…
Gardening or cooking could help stave off Alzheimer’s
Gardening, cooking and group discussions could arrest the development of dementia, according to researchers. They say doing structured activities with…
Father delivered first baby (with help of 999 operator)
Sarah Alder spent months planning for her home birth. But what she hadn’t planned for was four inches of snowfall…
Miniature Chameleons Discovered
Four new species of miniaturized chameleons rank among the smallest known reptiles in the world. The super-tiny lizards, identified in Madagascar,…
‘Oldest living twins’ aged 102
Two 102-year-old sisters who live in Aberdeenshire have been recognised as the world’s oldest living twins by the Guinness World…