Climate Change: Sorry Greta, Looks Like We’re Too Late
A new research paper reports that the world may have already crossed a number of climate tipping points, placing us in a state of planetary emergency.
Monday Morning Spice
Did scientists cross brain ethical line? Zille vs. Maimane. Longest non-stop passenger flight. Loadshedding plans. Mick Hucknall sex denial. Elton shades Lion King.
New Research Says Highly Intelligent People Share These Traits
According to new research, these five traits and characteristics can be used as an indicator of intelligence.
Turns Out Instagram-Inspired #SelfCare Could Be Dangerous For Your Health
Millions of Millennials have abandoned mainstream medicine in favour of self-diagnoses through social media. That’s not a good thing.
Trailer For ‘The Inventor’ – The Documentary About Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes [Video]
A new documentary investigates the rise and fall of Theranos, the multibillion-dollar healthcare company founded by Elizabeth Holmes.
FACT: YouTube Is Contributing To More People Believing The Earth Is Flat [Videos]
A new study is blaming YouTube for the high number of people around the world who believe that the earth is flat.
Apparently The Season You’re Born In Can Actually Affect Your Personality
While the merits of astrology and horoscopes are often derided, science is showing that the season of birth could actually affect your personality.
US Freaking Out Over Russian Satellite ‘Giving Birth’ To Smaller Satellites [Video]
In a throwback to the 20th century, the Cold War and the Space Race merge in reports of a mysterious Russian satellite exhibiting “very abnormal behaviour”.
First Picture (Ever) Of A Planet Actually Being Born
For the first time ever, scientists spotted a newborn planet being formed in outer space, and managed to capture the action on camera.
They’ve Worked Out How To Bring Dead Brains Back To Life
Do you really want to live forever? Science may have found a way to keep brains alive long after you die, but it does come with drawbacks.
Today’s GK Nugget – How To Tell The Temperature By Counting Cricket Chirps
The humble cricket might annoy the hell out of you but, if you listen carefully, you can actually work out the temperature with a bit of number-crunching.
Turns Out There’s A Science To Making The Perfect Cup Of Coffee
There’s more to a good cup coffee than meets the eye, so we loaded up the data behind making a healthy, flavourful cup of your morning rescue remedy.
No, 2017’s Maths And Science Matric Results Weren’t Better Than Previous Years
Many have been harking on about our improved science and maths results, but if you scratch just beneath the surface you’ll find it’s not all roses.
This Is What A 512-Year-Old Live Shark Looks Like
Although scientists always knew that Greenland sharks could live to a ripe old age, new technology has helped them discover just how old.
Scientists Just Embedded A GIF Of A Horse Into Bacteria To Create A “Living Library”
There’s a good chance that headline left you scratching your head, and this one takes a little concentration. The good news is that science is amazing.
Wits Scientist Discovers The Reason Why Afrikaners Suffer From ‘Oudtshoorn Skin’
It has taken Wits scientists 40 years to discover just what it is that causes so many Afrikaners to suffer from peeling skin on the hands.
When Our Water Restrictions End You Can Lose Weight By Doing This
You won’t be able to take this advice on board for the time being, but if we ever emerge from these water restrictions there’s some good news for bathers.
Here Are Five Things From Fiction That May Soon Become A Reality
No doubt about it, the future is pretty scary. We are going full steam into a word of tech creations we would otherwise thought impossible – and here’s a few.
Here’s The UCT Student Arguing Why Science Should Be Scrapped [Video]
Transformation in SA’s university spaces is as big as the debate over #FeesMustFall. One woman spoke up on decolonising science, and tongues were set wagging.
Here’s Why Humans Have Never Lived Longer Than 122 Years
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.
Modern Science Marvels – This Woman Wants To Give Birth To Her Dead Daughter’s Baby
A mother in the UK is currently involved in a landmark legal battle, seeking to carry on her daughter’s legacy in a rather unusual manner.
Behind The Scenes Of OK GO’s Crazy Music Video Using Low Gravity [Video]
OK GO are renowned for their epic music videos – and their latest uses low gravity to make the world of difference. Check out how
Proof That It’s Actually Good For Men’s Health To Hang Out ‘With The Lads’
Every now and again science comes along and plays out of its boots, with this study in particular being one you might want to bookmark for future use.
This Is What Happens If You Try To Shoot Yourself Underwater [Video]
It takes a pretty brave person to fire a bullet at themselves in the name of science, although this guy seems to have done his homework first.
The Medical Miracle Village Where Girls Mutate Into Boys At 12
There’s a village in the Dominican Republic that has a group of mutants in its midst – but instead of shunning them, the country recognises three sexes.
OMF! Stop Everything! They’ve Discovered A New Human Species
The world’s eyes are focused on South Africa at the moment after one of the most remarkable discoveries of recent times is found just west of Jozi.
Google’s New ‘Human’ Robot Is Going To Freak You Out Properly [Video]
Google are well on their way to developing a robot that very closely resembles us humans. Of course their intentions are good but we’ve all seen enough movies to wonder.
Things Are Getting Pretty Desperate For Coca-Cola
The saying goes that desperate times call for desperate measures so we shouldn’t be all that surprised that Coca-Cola are playing dirty, very dirty. Bust out the big guns.
That Hitchhiking Robot’s Journey Across The Globe Ended In Tears (And Murder) [Video]
When a team of Canadian robot designers put one of their creations on a road trip across the length of America they forgot one thing – not everyone is as nice as in Canada.
Earth Just Had Its Hottest June Ever – But That’s Not All
It may not have felt like it down here in SA but the world actually had a rather warm June. That’s not all, climate change denialists, there’s another touch of science to crush your dreams.