Do Fish Ever Get Any Shut-Eye?
BY Febe Meyer
Do fish sleep? Sleeping underwater poses some challenges, even for fish. To ensure they get enough oxygen and evade predators, fish have found unique ways to get the rest they need.
Ball Lightning Is Real But What Exactly Is It?
BY Febe Meyer
Countless witnesses tell of balls of light that float above ground during thunderstorms. This eery sight has nothing to do with UFOs, and everything to do with bizarre, inexplicable physics.
Gympie-Gympie: The Sting You’ll Never Forget
BY Febe Meyer
Australia is famous for its deadly animals. Its plants pack a punch too. The Gympie gympie tree needs a body swerve if you’re averse to excruciating pain.
The Grotesque Answer to How Do Starfish Eat?
BY Febe Meyer
So, how do starfish eat? Have you ever extended your stomach out of your mouth when snackish? When you’re a starfish, eating gets complicated.
Zunzuncito: What’s Life Like for the World’s Smallest Bird?
BY Febe Meyer
The zunzuncito, or bee hummingbird, the tiniest bird on Earth, brings with its diminutive stature a mix of advantages and disadvantages. Size becomes both a strength and a challenge for this remarkable avian species.
Where Does Dust Come From, and Does it Have a Sinister Side?
BY Febe Meyer
Dead skin cells, pet hair and carpet fibres are part of the cornucopia of ingredients that make up dust. No surprises there, but could dust have a sinister side?
Insect Insomniacs: Do Flies Even Need Sleep?
BY Febe Meyer
Despite sleep’s persistent enigmas, our buzzing counterparts—flies—offer unexpected insights. Their strikingly human-like sleeping patterns are key in understanding the complexities of our nightly retreat into the realm of dreams.
