It's weirdly alive and beautifully vibrant, but its name might have you turning pale in the face. The scientific name is Fuligo septica, but who can remember that? You can also call it by its nickname ...

Humans are very good at anthropomorphising things. That is, giving them human characteristics, like ourselves. We do it with animals—see just about any cartoon—and we even do it with our own ...

Devices such as cellphones, laptops and smartwatches are constant companions for most people, spending days and nights in their pocket, on their wrist, or otherwise close at hand. But when these ...

Last August scientists confirmed clumps of bacteria have no problem surviving on the outside of the International Space Station. For three years and counting, in fact. Now, another gross yet ...