Millions of locusts have descended on southern Russia, swallowing roads, darkening the skies and tearing through valuable farmland. The enormous, fast-moving swarm has engulfed the Kizlyar district in the Republic of Dagestan, where the insects have dramatically reduced visibility and created dangerous conditions for motorists. Footage from the region shows locusts filling the air and … Read more
The US has produced more documented serial killers than any other country, but some states have been linked to far more murderers than others. A chilling map reveals the number associated with every state, with California recording more serial killers than anywhere else in the country. The Golden State has had 128 known serial killers, … Read more
In 1998, the sci–fi blockbuster Armageddon drew the ire of scientists by proposing humanity could avert the apocalypse by nuking an asteroid before it hit Earth. However, almost three decades later, new simulations suggest that this bonkers plot could actually be our best hope of avoiding a doomsday asteroid. Chinese researchers now say that blowing … Read more
Much to volcanologists’ dismay, Hollywood’s enthusiasm for special effects often gets in the way of scientific accuracy when it comes to making a volcano movie. But experts say that some epic disaster movies do manage to get some surprising details correct. Now, researchers have revealed the most scientifically accurate volcano movies ever made. And it’s … Read more
You can’t stop the clock, so you might as well enjoy the time you’ve got. That’s the philosophy women over the age of 50 appear to share, as a new study has found they prioritise quality of life over longevity. A survey of more than 6,000 over-50s in England reveals that older women are taking … Read more
Scientists have revealed what would happen if the out-of-control Suffolk wildfires reached the Sizewell B nuclear power station, as firefighters continue battling the blaze. The inferno has already forced holidaymakers to flee campsites and prompted a major emergency response after flames spread across large areas of heathland near the coast. The nuclear site has been … Read more
It’s one of the most pivotal events in our history – but what really happened when the dinosaur–killing asteroid hit Earth 66 million years ago? For decades, scientists have debated the sequence of events. Some believe the asteroid impact itself wiped out the dinosaurs, while others are convinced another after–effect was to blame for their … Read more
If you’ve always dreamed of spotting a shooting star, this week could be the perfect opportunity to tick it off your bucket list. Not just one, but two meteor showers are set to peak on the same night, producing up to 30 shooting stars every hour. Both the Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids … Read more
With the UK about to bake in yet another heatwave, you might be tempted to ditch your usual commute in favour of a ride on a Lime bike. But a new study will make you think twice before hiring one out. Experts from Initial Washroom Hygiene have revealed that e–bike handlebars are ‘riddled’ with germs. … Read more