Science
Astronomers Found Hundreds Of Tiny Worlds Hiding In The Solar System
17 Mar 2020 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
Just when you thought that the vastness of space couldn’t get more awe-inspiring, astronomers found more worlds on the edges of the solar system.
Suffering From Hiccups? Experts Reckon These Are The Best Cures
11 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
It looks like there might be some merit to the age-old hiccup cures that people throw your way whenever you’re afflicted.
New Weed Compound Could Be 30 Times Stronger Than THC
04 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Tetrahydrocannabiphorol, or THCP, is a newly discovered weed compound that could deliver a serious knockout punch.
Sit Back And Take In This Superb High-Res Video Of The Sun’s Surface
30 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The US National Solar Observatory has released a video of the highest resolution observations of the sun’s surface, ever recorded.
Scientists Capture First-Ever Footage Of Atoms Bonding
22 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Atoms are the basic building blocks of all ordinary matter. Until recently, it was impossible to view them at work without an incredibly powerful microscope.
‘Nice Try!’ – Flat Earthers Are Quick To Call Out NASA’s Trickery
16 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Flat Earthers are very upset with pictures posted by astronaut Jessica Meir, which shows the earth in all its round glory.
New Zealand Has Found A Way To Make Sheep Fart Less
02 Dec 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’re worried about farting sheep contributing to greenhouse gas, New Zealand has come up with an exciting solution.
Mystery Deepens Around Disappearance Of Man Who Created Genetically Engineered Babies
29 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A year ago, Chinese scientist He Jiankui claimed that he had helped to make the first genetically engineered babies. He’s since disappeared, and the babies are nowhere to be seen, either.
Five Of The Most Important Scientific Discoveries Made This Year
28 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
2019 has been a good year for scientists, who have made discoveries that have significantly expanded our understanding of Earth, the universe, and our place in it.
Climate Change: Sorry Greta, Looks Like We’re Too Late
28 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A new research paper reports that the world may have already crossed a number of climate tipping points, placing us in a state of planetary emergency.
Monday Morning Spice
21 Oct 2019 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Did scientists cross brain ethical line? Zille vs. Maimane. Longest non-stop passenger flight. Loadshedding plans. Mick Hucknall sex denial. Elton shades Lion King.
New Research Says Highly Intelligent People Share These Traits
17 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
According to new research, these five traits and characteristics can be used as an indicator of intelligence.
Turns Out Instagram-Inspired #SelfCare Could Be Dangerous For Your Health
10 Apr 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Millions of Millennials have abandoned mainstream medicine in favour of self-diagnoses through social media. That’s not a good thing.
Trailer For ‘The Inventor’ – The Documentary About Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes [Video]
18 Mar 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A new documentary investigates the rise and fall of Theranos, the multibillion-dollar healthcare company founded by Elizabeth Holmes.
FACT: YouTube Is Contributing To More People Believing The Earth Is Flat [Videos]
18 Feb 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A new study is blaming YouTube for the high number of people around the world who believe that the earth is flat.
Apparently The Season You’re Born In Can Actually Affect Your Personality
20 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
While the merits of astrology and horoscopes are often derided, science is showing that the season of birth could actually affect your personality.
US Freaking Out Over Russian Satellite ‘Giving Birth’ To Smaller Satellites [Video]
17 Aug 2018 by Carrie / 2 Comments
In a throwback to the 20th century, the Cold War and the Space Race merge in reports of a mysterious Russian satellite exhibiting “very abnormal behaviour”.
First Picture (Ever) Of A Planet Actually Being Born
03 Jul 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
For the first time ever, scientists spotted a newborn planet being formed in outer space, and managed to capture the action on camera.
They’ve Worked Out How To Bring Dead Brains Back To Life
07 May 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
Do you really want to live forever? Science may have found a way to keep brains alive long after you die, but it does come with drawbacks.
Today’s GK Nugget – How To Tell The Temperature By Counting Cricket Chirps
05 Mar 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The humble cricket might annoy the hell out of you but, if you listen carefully, you can actually work out the temperature with a bit of number-crunching.
Turns Out There’s A Science To Making The Perfect Cup Of Coffee
30 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
There’s more to a good cup coffee than meets the eye, so we loaded up the data behind making a healthy, flavourful cup of your morning rescue remedy.
No, 2017’s Maths And Science Matric Results Weren’t Better Than Previous Years
09 Jan 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Many have been harking on about our improved science and maths results, but if you scratch just beneath the surface you’ll find it’s not all roses.
This Is What A 512-Year-Old Live Shark Looks Like
14 Dec 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Although scientists always knew that Greenland sharks could live to a ripe old age, new technology has helped them discover just how old.
Scientists Just Embedded A GIF Of A Horse Into Bacteria To Create A “Living Library”
13 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
There’s a good chance that headline left you scratching your head, and this one takes a little concentration. The good news is that science is amazing.
Wits Scientist Discovers The Reason Why Afrikaners Suffer From ‘Oudtshoorn Skin’
12 May 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
It has taken Wits scientists 40 years to discover just what it is that causes so many Afrikaners to suffer from peeling skin on the hands.
When Our Water Restrictions End You Can Lose Weight By Doing This
10 Apr 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
You won’t be able to take this advice on board for the time being, but if we ever emerge from these water restrictions there’s some good news for bathers.
Here Are Five Things From Fiction That May Soon Become A Reality
24 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
No doubt about it, the future is pretty scary. We are going full steam into a word of tech creations we would otherwise thought impossible – and here’s a few.
Here’s The UCT Student Arguing Why Science Should Be Scrapped [Video]
17 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
Transformation in SA’s university spaces is as big as the debate over #FeesMustFall. One woman spoke up on decolonising science, and tongues were set wagging.
Here’s Why Humans Have Never Lived Longer Than 122 Years
06 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
As you age, your muscles and mind breaks down until you pass, but why will no one ever live beyond the age of 122? Well, science has a few answers.
Modern Science Marvels – This Woman Wants To Give Birth To Her Dead Daughter’s Baby
26 May 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A mother in the UK is currently involved in a landmark legal battle, seeking to carry on her daughter’s legacy in a rather unusual manner.
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