Weird & Wonderful
Science doesn't always have to be serious.
This bizarre underwater 'blue dragon' fights with stolen jellyfish venom
These blue sea slugs spend their lives hanging from the surface of the ocean
Do the tides of different seas affect each other?
Thanks to its local geography, this coastal town is affected by tidal forces from two different seas
How much does the average human body cost?
How much would it cost to make you from scratch? Spoiler: not much
Which animal has the sharpest teeth?
This sharp-toothed creature was similar to an eel and lived 500 to 200 million years ago
The UFOs that scientists think are real, but can't explain
Nature's UFOs are even weirder and more mysterious than flying saucers.
What's the most painful insect sting?
Meet the insect with the most painful sting in the world
This 80-million-year-old shark species is a biological mystery
Meet the frilled shark, one of nature's weirdest creatures
What makes tardigrades so indestructible?
Scientists are beginning to understand what makes tardigrades (otherwise known as 'water bears') so indestructible
Can seagulls really get drunk on flying ants?
Gorging on flying ants could make seagulls appear to act drunk, thanks to formic acid - which is toxic to birds
Can tumours grow their own organs?
We apologise if you're eating
This bizarre shrinking frog is breaking nature's biggest rules
How can a frog get smaller as it grows up?
Nature's cutest maniac: Why this (very adorable) sea slug eats sunlight for breakfast
Get to know all about the Costasiella kuroshimae - the leaf sheep sea slug
The top 22 most ugly animals in the world, in pictures
Not all creatures can be beautiful, but they all have interesting stories to tell
Meet the civet, the animal that poops the world's most expensive coffee
From jungle droppings to luxury brew
The 15 weirdest pictures of nature's smallest animals
Take a look at some of the most stunning insects from around the world.
This very goofy fish is a certified freak, according to science
The ocean sunfish is a funny-looking guy. But that isn't even the weirdest thing about him.
The 10 weirdest news stories of 2024
2024 was a year filled with unbelievable news, outrageous headlines and downright mind-blowing science. Let’s go through our favourites.
The oldest person in the world in 2025
Find out who the oldest person alive is and see who else has worn the crown.
Top 10 largest countries in the world 2025
Listed by total area, these are the biggest countries on Earth in 2024.
Top 10 smallest countries in the world
Listed by population, we explore the tiniest countries on planet Earth in 2023.
Top 10 hottest places on Earth 2025
Ranked by highest recorded temperatures, these are our planet's ultimate hot spots.
The 10 weirdest nature pictures of 2024 (so far)
Celebrating the beauty of nature with the Close-up Photography of the Year awards.
This is the highest IQ recorded in the world in 2025
Discover who the smartest person in the world in 2024 is – well, according to their intelligence quotient.
Blobfish: Facts about the ugliest animal in the world
Learn what the blobfish really looks like – and why it’s become an unlikely poster child for marine conservation.