Drawing of Haemoproteus life stages

Migratory Birds: Do Brain Parasites Send Them Off Course?

On March 15, 2024 by Tim Newman

Every year, billions of birds embark on jaw-dropping journeys that span oceans and continents. But not all reach their destination. A new paper asks whether brain parasites might explain why. The precision of...

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Abandoned Wonderland - Chenzhuang Village China - Distance Fog

Abandoned Wonderland In China

On March 12, 2024 by Tim Newman

In Chenzhuang Village, China, about 20 miles from bustling Beijing, lies the strange and creepy ruins of a semi-constructed amusement park. The park, funded by the Thailand-based Reignwood Group, was to be “the...

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Leucism: European robin

Abnormal Plumage: Albinism, Leucism, Dilution, and More

On March 8, 2024 by Tim Newman

Recently, an odd-coloured European robin appeared in our garden. Its breast was cream rather than the familiar red. It took me some time to ID it, but its unusual hues piqued my interest....

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selection of onion species

Why Onions Make You Cry and What You Can Do

On March 5, 2024 by Tim Newman

Anyone who’s ever sliced or diced an onion will know it can be an emotional and slightly painful affair. What’s going on, and can you prevent these veg from making you cry? In...

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Hook worms

Do you need a parasite cleanse?

On March 1, 2024 by Tim Newman

NOPE 🙂 If you spend any time on the internet, which you obviously do — you’re on it now, you’ve probably come across parasite cleanses.  They’re all the rage with wellness aficionados, health...

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Bigfoot: Could gut bacteria prove its existence?

On March 1, 2024 by Tim Newman

Analysing the bacterial content of suspected Bigfoot faeces might finally prove the existence of these elusive apes. Not everyone believes in Bigfoot. Where I’m based in the UK, this mysterious North American primate...

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Wothrosch Odium album cover

Odium by Wothrosch: Album Review

On January 15, 2023 by Tim Newman

Sheets of sound. Triumphant blast beats. Wothrosch’s debut album — Odium — is something to behold. Despite Odium being their first release, the album screams maturity. Based in Athens, Greece Wothrosch is a...

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Рожь

В​с​ё by Рожь: Album Review

On January 3, 2023 by Tim Newman

Рожь — called “Rye” in English — is a one-man band based in Russia. And his latest album, “В​с​ё” is an emotional force to be reckoned with. From the sinister but soothing opening...

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Climate Change Deniers: Why You Should Still Care About Going Green

On October 20, 2022 by Tim Newman

Whether or not you believe that the climate crisis is imminent, there are plenty of good reasons to care about going green. Here, we discuss health, wealth, and war. Climate change is a...

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Medieval unicorn

Children’s Story: Two Slugs and a Unicorn

On October 9, 2022 by Tim Newman

Once upon a time, there were two huge slugs. They were massive, gigantic, and enormous. Bigger than a bike, bigger than a car. In fact, they were bigger than a bus. And they...

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