Turns out yelling ‘five-second rule!’ before eating food dropped on the floor doesn’t exactly stop it from being a health hazard. Who would have thought?
If you’re spending a year studying life on a remote island, you’re going to need some excellent coffee to keep you going.
Famed aquanaut Fabien Cousteau is raising funds to build a high-tech underwater habitat.
Thousands of cancer diagnoses have been linked to a poor diet, according to a new study published in the JNCI Cancer Spectrum.
A study titled ‘Age- and education-related effects on cognitive functioning in colored South African women’ has been widely labelled as racist and offensive.
If you have been trying to get pregnant, a good dose of red wine might help you with the process. At least that’s what one study has now suggested.
Ever wondered what it takes to be happy? The longest study ever conducted on the matter has provided some pretty interesting observations.
Teaching the brain as many new things in its first stage of development is so important in ensuring a prolonged effect – but what does music do?
As you age, your muscles and mind breaks down until you pass, but why will no one ever live beyond the age of 122? Well, science has a few answers.
A company has created a robot that can climb fences and, in an effort to research gait, they are asking for public help. You decide if you want one around the house.
Earning a salary of over R100 000 per month places you in a very elite income bracket, especially in South Africa. Here are how the numbers stack up.
South Africa’s political situation is rife with problems, so kicking up a stink about it might be necessary. Have we gone too far though?
Have you ever paid a bribe? Well, if you’re in Western Cape then you’re more likely to have complied than any other SA region.
While a new generation of reality-TV-watching teens have adopted the drawl, it’s nothing new.
Facebook basically thinks it runs the world and its latest data “research” just proves that Zuckerberg has a minor megalomaniac problem.
As South Africa’s crime stats are rising, the police are getting more and more flack. But one researcher suggests there are things we should be focusing on that lie way beneath the surface.
This is the effect of the open stares and obviously high tips given to women who wear nothing to gain more. But it’s their decision, right?
Through multiple studies, a new book claims the way we speak, interact and teach young girls has a profound effect of them.
Popular vlogger Davey Wavey tries a little ‘scientific experiment’ to see if a ‘hot straight male’ would notice the difference between a female and male kiss. Whatever that means.
A group of German scientists decided to take pity on ugly penis owners everywhere by conducting a study to find out what exactly makes the perfect ding-dong
Way before the term ‘dad bod’ was coined, some University researchers decided to investigate the truth behind the beer gut. The results are pretty interesting
Have you ever given up hope on a crush who’s friend zoned you before you even had a chance? New research shows it could actually be a good thing
At last, concrete evidence that screaming out foul, dirty words is beneficial. Get ready to stretch the vocal chords, it’s for your own good.
I got asked last night if I like to surf. I blamed that I don’t because the water in Cape Town is far too cold (which it is). The real reason? Those pesky little creatures from Jaws. NOT a fan.
This Google backed company is going to make us live forever!! Or will it? With the aim to “cure death” we can only bet for the moment of attending our 100th high school reunion.
The Flat Earth Society decided to answer some questions from VICE about their beliefs, theories and logical deductions about why the Earth is flat.
A couple decides to have sex every single day for an entire month – how did it affect their relationship?
Is drinking a beer a day good for your health? Apparently it is, according to Dr. Corina Zugravu of the Center for Beer Studies, Health and Nutrition.
Dogs can show a variety of emotions that are recognisable by humans, but one that is overlooked is embarrassment.
Denmark is consistently ranked as having the world’s happiest people, and a new study shows that the key may be found in their DNA.