We’ve all had them - but what actually causes muscle cramps? In this video, we dive into the science behind this weird and painful phenomenon. Is it dehydration? Electrolytes? Fatigue? Or something ...

A new study proves that a type of genetic element called 'introners' are the mechanism by which many introns spread within and between species, also providing evidence of eight instances in which ...

A retired researcher has detected an unusual pulse in the light of nearby stars while looking for signs of extraterrestrial ...

Discover who experiences déjà vu most frequently, what happens in your brain, and when this strange sensation might warrant medical attention.

For the first time, scientists have caught lightning in the act of unleashing a powerful burst of gamma radiation known as a ...

Researchers have detailed the physics behind a phenomenon that allows them to create spin in liquid droplets using ultrasound waves, which concentrates solid particles suspended in the liquid. The ...

This year, let‘s hope that scientists of all stripes — but especially social psychologists — will slow down and start ...

In this week’s episode I tell the story of Cocky Bennett, a sulphur-crested cockatoo who lived for more than 120 years . He was once the companion of a sea captain, later became a bar mascot, and ...

A world-first multi-sensor detection of an intense gamma-ray flash has been observed by researchers from The University of ...

With greater control over the quantum realm, physicists are poised to make major leaps in quantum computing, quantum gravity and more.

Sporadic E layers lit up during a solar storm, moving from poles to equator—surprising researchers and revealing potential ...

Top 10s delves into 10 unexplained phenomena that baffle scientists, exploring mysterious events and occurrences that science ...