Weird & Wonderful
Science doesn't always have to be serious.
The top 22 most ugly animals in the world
Not all creatures can be beautiful, but they all have interesting stories to tell
What are some of the spookiest experiments we've ever done?
Definitely best not to try these at home...
Why scientists once thought the platypus was an elaborate hoax
The platypus is such a strange animal that it was originally thought to be an elaborate hoax by pranksters
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Can any animals see in infared?
While infrared light is invisible to most animals, there are some, including salmon, bullfrogs and snakes, that can see it
This 'phantom' jellyfish is bigger than a bus – and keeps lurking in shallow waters
New (very rational) fear unlocked – thanks nature
Should I start sniffing rosemary?
A centuries-old idea is getting modern scientific backing
What is the most dangerous fish to eat?
Pufferfish is considered the most dangerous fish to eat; it is poisonous, potentially fatal. But if sliced properly, it can be quite tasty
Can animals smell death?
How one fallen creature can set off a chain reaction of chaos
Do any foods taste better in space?
How does food taste in space? Bland, say astronauts on the International Space Station
This ancient blue-blooded sea creature has saved countless human lives
But now the race is on to save them from extinction
In an average lifetime, how long do we spend blinking?
Mundane actions, like sitting on the toilet, really add up over the course of an entire lifetime
Can plants count?
Plants can't count exactly like humans do, but scientists agree that they're capable of some very clever things
What's the strangest satellite in space?
There are likely over 12,000 artificial objects in orbit around Earth, including some very strange satellites you might not expect to be there
The truth about Borneo's 'vampire squirrel' - and its massive tail
Meet the tufted ground squirrel of Borneo, which has been said to gorge on the hearts and livers of deer and chickens
Are there any other Stonehenges?
Stonehenge is one of many ancient stone circles dotted around the world, in Japan, Australia and even the US
Can animals get drunk?
The natural world is one big pub, with alcohol on tap from fermented fruits, sap and nectar. Different animals have different tolerance levels
I tried sticking magnets to my face to improve my sleep. Here's what happened
Can a magnetic nasal strip open your airways, improve your breathing and stop you snoring?
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
This is the oldest person in the world alive today
Find out who the oldest person alive is and see who else has worn the crown.
121 random fun facts that will blow your mind
Our collection of the best interesting trivia covers animals, biology, geography, space and much more
This is the highest IQ recorded in the world in 2025
Discover who the smartest person in the world in 2025 is – well, according to their intelligence quotient
5 illusions that reveal how your brain warps reality
Your brain doesn’t see the world, it invents it. Welcome to the strange science of perception – and how to fix it when the illusion goes wrong
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