In the 1990s, an anthropologist published a list of “human universals” — traits, behaviors, and the like, that all humans share. It is a fascinating glimpse into the human condition. Image credit These...
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I am an amateur photographer; I am so amateur, in fact, that the only camera I own is attached to my phone. I’m also a huge fan of the sky. These two things...
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Lake Baikal in Russia is huge. In fact, as far as volume is concerned, it’s the biggest lake in the world. It holds 20 percent of all the unfrozen fresh surface water on...
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Brazil, the largest country in South America and the 4th largest democracy in the world, is a melting pot in the truest of senses. The giant country boasts one of the most genetically...
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Unicorns, of course, are pure myth… or are they? Siberian cultures have long spoken of a huge beast with a single horn. The horn of which, so the stories go, could fill a...
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Standing proud at almost 1 metre tall, the maned fox cuts an impressive figure. In this article, we explain why it has long legs, where it lives, what it eats… and what it...
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The hornbills are an odd-looking family of birds, and the helmeted hornbill (Rhinoplax vigil) is arguably the black sheep of the family. Here, we unfurl its tragic tale. With its incredible head adornment...
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I’ve covered a fair few artists on Lazer Horse over the years. In general, they’re relatively easy to research, Wikipedia has done a significant amount of the leg work already. Delmar Harmood Banner...
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The views are stunning, the weather is dodgy, and the nightlife is rubbish. But, if you want to be isolated, Bouvet Island is your best bet. Bouvet Island is a Norwegian territory as far...
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We’ve all seen a wide range of wildlife documentaries based on marine life. But the wonders truly are unending. Each time people go down there, they find something new and weird. Feather stars have...
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