Do Trees Fart? The Surprising Truth About Methane and Trees
Do trees fart? It sounds silly, but trees can release and even absorb methane. Discover the surprising science behind tree gases and how forests affect climate.
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Medieval Animal Trials: When Pigs, Rats, and Insects Went to Court
It sounds absurd, but it’s true: medieval Europe once put animals on trial. Pigs were hanged, rats had lawyers, and insects negotiated land rights. What does that say about how humans once understand animals, and how we see them now?
The Science Of Snot
Think snot is just gross? Think again. Humans are now donating it, fish are sleeping in it, and snails are gliding across it like pros.
The Secret Life Of Yawns
What is with the contagious urge to yawn? Even if you only see your dog or cat yawn?
Your Brain Is Playing Tricks On You
Your brain does magic tricks all day long. It’s super smart, but it takes shortcuts. Most of the time, they work great. But sometimes they totally mess with how we see animals.
Poop, Lies, and Love: A Dating Game
If you think romance is complicated, imagine if your dating success depended on how well you could roll a ball of dung! And then you discover the lies!
Butterflies and Tears
Once upon a time, in the Amazon rainforest, a butterfly landed on a turtle’s face.
We See Differently
Are Elephants Colourblind? Elephants have an awesome way of seeing the world! Yes, elephants are colourblind, which means they don’t see all the colours we do. When it’s bright and sunny, they mainly see two colours: red and green. We humans have three colour sensors in our eyes for red, blue, and green. Imagine having […]
Ravens are smart. They team up with wolves.
Ravens are like the super smart geniuses of the bird world. But they aren’t hunting specialists like some other birds so they use their intelligence and smart thinking and teaming up with wolves!
“Why Only The Girls Bite!”
It’s only the ladies who have the hunger for your blood! What do they need it for? Learn more about mozzies and their love of fashion and your smelly feet.