The asteroid, dubbed 2009 BH2, will make a close approach with Earth at around 14:29 GMT today An asteroid that’s twice as big as London’s iconic Big Ben is set to zip past our planet today, according to NASA .…
Researchers found that men taking fish oil pills had better sperm, healthier hormone levels and bigger testicles Taking fish oil pills daily could give men bigger testicles, new research suggests. Researchers found those taking the supplement had better sperm, healthier…
Tiny-but-tough tardigrades aren’t as indestructible as previously believed. These microanimals, which live in both fresh and salt water, are famous for their ability to survive extremes that would kill other organisms. But new research finds that the creatures rapidly wilt…
A new study has revealed that cats are happy to feast on dead bodies, meaning that if you die, your pet cat could eat you They’re one of the most popular pets in the UK, but if you have a…
Doctors have warned against the practice, which can lead to a range of complications including ulcers and abnormal menstruation While tobacco is usually associated with smoking, a worrying trend has seen some women putting tobacco in their vaginas in the…
Entomologist Phil Torres has captured unbelievable footage of a spider spinning an intricate version of Stonehenge, called ‘Silkhenge’ It’s one of the the UK’s most famous landmarks, and now Stonehenge has been recreated – by a spider. Entomologist Phil Torres…
While previous research suggested that volcanic eruptions were responsible for the dinosaurs’ demise, a new study indicates that this isn’t the case Volcanic activity did not kill off dinosaurs, scientists have said, based on an analysis of marine fossils. Instead,…
Researchers from Brigham Young University have revealed that drinking skimmed milk can add 4.5 years onto your life It’s currently the most popular type of milk in the UK, but if you drink semi-skimmed milk, a new study may persuade…
Luca Parmitano, an astronaut with the European Space Agency and the Commander of the space station, snapped the stunning photo of Mount Vesuvius From their position on the International Space Station , astronauts are treated to a unique view of…
The beautiful image has been featured as NASA’s Image of the Day, and shows swirling clouds on the surface of Jupiter At first glance at this photo you’d be forgiven for mistaking it as a surrealist painting. But the photo…