Monthly Archive: October 2019
By Michael Irving – The team who discovered the stable new form of plutonium, standing with the ROBL spectrometer that confirmed the find. K. Kvashnina/ESRF. – A team of scientists has discovered a new, stable form of plutonium – and done so by accident. …
Who Dreams These Up? – A Lexophile, Of Course! (Illustration from welcometoerinsworld.com) – • Venison for dinner again? Oh deer! • How does Moses make tea? Hebrews it. • England has no kidney bank, but it does have a Liverpool. …
Picky eaters, beware. By Ali Hill – Scurvy is on the rise in the UK and picky eating might be the cause, a recent report in Metro suggests. But is this something we should worry about? As with most things, it’s not as …
By Ben Coxworth – Wood ants foraging within an apple orchard. Jens Henrik Petersen. – Although some gardeners may be put off by the sight of ants on their flowers, a new study indicates that the insects can be very effective at protecting …
By Rich Haridy – An artist impression of the newly discovered analgesic molecule, found in a fungus on a boat ramp in Tasmania. Professor Richard Sessions, University of Bristol, UK. – An exciting new study, led by a team of Australian researchers, has …
By Noel McKeegan – Citroen celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, and the iconic 5CV Tourer was on hand at Motorclassica to mark the occasion. Noel McKeegan/New Atlas. – Motorclassica once again showcased a dazzling array of collectible cars and motorcycles recently at …
By Rich Haridy – A study suggests slow gait at the age of 45 may be a sign of accelerated aging. Andreaobzerova/Depositphotos. – Gait speed, or the pace at which a person walks, has long been effectively used as a biomarker for neurological and …
Here’s why you might eat greenhouse gases in the future. By Robby Berman – Jordane Mathieu on Unsplash. The company’s protein powder, “Solein,” is similar in form and taste to wheat flour. Based on a concept developed by NASA, the product has wide …
Lina D. BoredPanda staff – You might think you’ve seen the world over, under, around and through, but there will still be wonders that will make your eyes pop. Even if you’re a dedicated animal enthusiast, you can’t honestly expect to know all …
Lina D. BoredPanda staff – Most of us don’t grasp the variety of animals species that inhabit the Earth today, and some even get surprised as they find out there are some cool animals they haven’t heard of before. But seriously now – …
