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Environment
Why are moths attracted to light?
Are moths attracted to light because they think it is the Sun, or is it just that they use them as travelling reference points? All is revealed after the jump.
Space
Why does the Moon shine?
We take a look at our natural satellite’s eerie glow.
Science
Why do atoms have electrons?
What do these fundamental particles do and why are they important? Neutralise holes in your knowledgebase with these super-charged facts
Technology
Video: Slow motion chainsaw juggling
Yes, you read that correctly… Watch chainsaw juggling in beautiful slow motion in this amazing video.
Technology
How did the first phone call work?
How did Alexander Graham Bell’s first telephone work and what was it made of? Read on to find out
Science
What is plasma?
Is it a fluid in our body, the fourth state of matter, or both?
Space
Why can we sometimes see the Moon during the day?
How do lunar cycles affect the Moon’s visibility?
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History
Was there a prehistoric alligator that was five times the size of those alive today?
Did giant super alligators prowl the Earth’s ancient lands? Find out after the jump
Environment
What is the difference between a wasp and a hornet?
Hornets may look similar to wasps, but they differ in some key ways. Find out how after the jump
Technology
How does high dynamic range work?
High dynamic range delivers a set of techniques that instantly make any photograph more desirable. Here we explain how and why
History
Is it true that Mary Queen of Scots ordered for Queen Elizabeth I to be assassinated?
Was Mary Queen of Scots a potential murderer or innocent martyr? All is revealed after the jump.
History
Who would win between a spinosaurus and a T-rex?
T-Rex vs Spinosaurus! The ultimate grudge match or a Hollywood fantasy?
Technology
How does voicemail record messages?
What happens after someone leaves you an answerphone message?
What On Earth Is It?
What On Earth Is It?
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Science
What is carbon monoxide?
Why is this invisible and odourless gas so deadly?
What On Earth Is It?
What On Earth Is It?
Why not astound us with your superior knowledge of the most bizarre-looking objects in the universe by identifying the following thingy…