Other This map shows the countries not using the metric system. Are you surprised? January 13, 2023 - Updated on March 20, 2023
Other We’re getting really good at making alcohol-free beer and wine. Here’s how it’s done December 29, 2022
Other Could pillows made from buckwheat help you sleep better? December 27, 2022 - Updated on January 4, 2023
Offbeat An 11-year-old graduated from university with a bachelor’s in physics. He wants to make humans immortal December 14, 2022
News Protests continue offline and online in China, as authorities try to squash and erase any trace of disobedience November 29, 2022
Future Over 1000 songs released in China have AI voices. Some have over 100 million streams November 25, 2022 - Updated on May 15, 2023
Other Over 1 billion people believe in witchcraft — especially in places with weak institutions November 24, 2022
Economics AI algorithm could forecast when a bank bailout is actually worth it — for the people, not the bankers November 22, 2022
Economics Automation is driving wage inequality in the US November 21, 2022 - Updated on January 19, 2023
Archaeology You can now visit the Great Pyramid in Egypt from the comfort of your home November 14, 2022 - Updated on November 18, 2022
News Christianity is rapidly shrinking in the US as more and more people are just not into religion October 19, 2022
History A bored Chinese housewife created a compelling (but fake) alternative history on Wikipedia, fooling everyone for a decade October 19, 2022
Offbeat Bizarre cheating scandals are rocking the worlds of chess, poker, fishing, and tap dancing October 17, 2022
Features The best microscope images of 2022 are celebrated by Nikon’s Small World awards October 12, 2022 - Updated on October 13, 2022
Physics Chladni figures: the mysterious patterns in ‘The Rings of Power’ title sequence have some serious science behind them October 6, 2022
Economics Who feels most threatened by more women’s rights? Surprisingly, it’s not older men September 28, 2022 - Updated on April 20, 2023
Design New house 3D printing concept blends concrete and wood for cheap, sustainable buildings September 28, 2022
Great Pics Sea urchin hats: Why these aquarium urchins are wearing dapper custom-made hats September 16, 2022 - Updated on January 31, 2024
Culture & Society Most fans don’t know it but Doctor Who’s sonic screwdriver exists for real. Well, sort of September 15, 2022 - Updated on May 1, 2023
Economics How Victorian mourning paused rich intermarriages, paving the way for free education in Britain September 13, 2022
Archaeology Cutting-edge analysis reveals modern additions to historic dancing horse statue at Cincinnati Art Museum September 7, 2022
News The Voyager spacecraft celebrate 45 years from launch — at over 10 billion miles away from Earth September 6, 2022
Art This stunning AI-generated picture won a fine arts competition — and human artists were not happy at all September 1, 2022
Offbeat This cafe in Japan has a unique feature: it nags you to get your writing done August 28, 2022 - Updated on November 22, 2022
Fossil Friday Largest dinosaur fossil in Europe discovered by chance by a landowner in Portugal August 28, 2022 - Updated on February 9, 2024
GeoPicture Even astronauts can see it: the current drought in Europe as seen from satellite data August 17, 2022 - Updated on May 1, 2023
Biology Fossil Friday: the world’s first known predator discovered in Leicestershire, UK August 12, 2022
Economics War is stopping Ukraine from paying its debts – here’s how international powers can continue to support its recovery August 4, 2022
Design Saudi Arabia plans to build a massive skyscraper that stretches for 75 miles and can host 5 million people July 26, 2022
Fossil Friday Fossil Friday: this ancient fish moved to land, didn’t like it, and moved back into the sea July 22, 2022
Great Pics These photos of adorable Baikal seals above and beneath the water will cleanse the depressing news cycle July 21, 2022
Design The UK has some of the least energy-efficient housing in Europe – here’s how to fix this July 21, 2022
Astronomy Researchers from Japan want to make artificial gravity on Mars with “Glass” structures July 20, 2022
Great Pics James Webb vs Hubble: a mindblowing side-by-side comparison July 13, 2022 - Updated on March 20, 2023
Fossil Friday Fossil Friday: the brains of a tiny, 500-million-years old predator is teaching us about insect and spider evolution July 8, 2022 - Updated on April 22, 2023
Economics Retail investors lost billions of dollars day trading derivatives during the pandemic July 8, 2022
Art This DALL-E mini AI can create original digital paintings of anything — so why is it obsessed with women in saris? June 29, 2022
