Why do we have body hair 2020?
Body hair is not there by chance – it has played a vital role in our species’ survival. As our prehistoric ancestors ditched swinging from the treetops to stand on...
What makes muscles strong 2020?
Moving our limbs seems like a relatively simple task. Whether it’s pickingupacupof tea or taking a walk, the process of movement appears instant and without much thought. However, beneath the...
Maggots used to heal the injured
Maggots can be creepy, crawly and… medicinal? In a new effort to heal wounded people in war zones, the UK Government is sending maggots to places like Syria, Yemen, and...
The giant prehistoric shark was too hot to avoid extinction
New research suggests the mega lodon·s body temperature may have played a part in its demise. A giant prehistoric predator that still fuels nightmares and fascinates scientists today, this massive...
Why do ancient Egyptian statues have broken noses?
The ancient Egyptians were artistic champions, carving countless statues that showcased the society’s pharaohs, religious figures, and wealthy citizens. But although these statues depicted different people or beings, many of...
Is Earth a ‘galactic zoo’?
Why hasn’t Earth received any messages from extraterrestrials yet? One possibility is because we’re unwitting inhabitants in a so-called 'galactic zoo'. This was one of the scenarios a group of...
How to Add a motor makes things much more interesting
AT THE halfway point of your maker journey, it’s time to really get moving. The simplest way is with a motor, which converts electric power into a spinning motion. That’s...
WHAT IF YOU FELL INTO A BLACK HOLE 2020?
Traveling into the singularity of one of these objects would be the one-way trip of a lifetime A black hole has one of the strongest gravitational pulls of any object...
WHAT IF PLASTIC WAS NEVER INVENTED?
There is plastic in your tea bags, it makes your socks stretchy, and it stops the fat in your packet of crisps going rancid. It’s used in life-saving medical technology,...
Brain Bumb Question & Answer
Is there an upper limit to the size of a star? Astronomers believe the maximum size a star can grow to is 150 times the mass of our Sun. There...