
How Europe fended off the Mongol army
The devastating invasion of Europe by the Mongols may have been thwarted by bad weather.

The verdict on whether potatoes really are bad for us
It seems not all vegetables are created equal when it comes to healthiness.

The real reason why Labradors eat so much
Finally, science can explain one of the greediest guts in all creation.

Found: Australia’s ancient bloodthirsty whale
The largest tooth ever found on the continent proves existence of predatory ocean giant.

‘It’s like 10 cyclones have come ashore all at once’
The Great Barrier Reef is in dire trouble, experts say.

Terrifying megamouth shark caught in Japan
The rare catch has only been spotted 60 times since the species was discovered in 1976.

The tale of Moby Dick may be more than fiction
Scientists claim sperm whales may be able to sink massive ships with their heads.

How new food labels could help you lose weight
Concept of 'activity equivalent' labels is gathering support in the latest bid to curb obesity.

Australia has ‘no chance’ of beating obesity
Scientists predict how much of the world will be obese by the year 2025. And there's nothing we can do about it.

Are you sick of washing? Try self-cleaning clothes
There could soon be a fabric that needs only sunlight to get clean.
