Weird & Wonderful
Science doesn't always have to be serious.
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.
Nature's weirdest: The black swallower fish
It's a plucky fish whose eyes are definitely not bigger than their stomach.
Try not to laugh at these 21 Comedy Wildlife photo award finalists
Featuring bickering penguins, ruffled eagles and a very cheeky fish.
Nature's weirdest: The pigbutt worm
What an... urm... interesting creature.
Nature's weirdest: The honey badger
They're like the UFC fighters of the animal kingdom. Seriously, don't mess.
Natures weirdest: The Portuguese Man O'War
You seriously don’t want to come across one of these while taking a dip.
15 of the world's weirdest-ever inventions
From the V-shaped bed designed by an exercise legend, to a robot that feeds you tomatoes.
Try not to laugh at these 30 Comedy Pet Photography award finalists
Come and take a peek at some of the hilarious finalists for this year's Comedy Pet Photography Awards.