From poison spikes to fake snake eyes, caterpillars employ many clever strategies to survive to their dazzling adulthoods ...

Growing up in a tumultuous household and feeling alienated from her peers, Raina never felt comfortable in her body. After running away from home, these constant feelings of discomfort led to a heroin ...

In Nigeria’s oil fields, international giants have pumped crude for decades – yet the country struggles to develop its own refineries or high-tech industries. In Mexico, global car companies churn out ...

Suppose we could talk to whales – should we? Experts explore the scientific and philosophical challenges of decoding whale song ...

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The sprawling stone ruins of Zimbabwe are deeply intertwined with its national identity. Indeed, the name ‘Zimbabwe’ itself is derived from a term meaning ‘houses of stone’. Due to colonial prejudices ...

The magnificent Altar of Peace celebrates the imperial order of Augustus’ Rome and his place in the fabric of the cosmos ...

After the dawn of life some 4 billion years ago, one of the most fascinating and mysterious turning points in the history of life on Earth is its leap from single-celled organisms to multicellularity ...

Tattoos are often more than just ink on skin – they’re a declaration of identity and values. But what happens when the person changes, yet the ink remains? This question is at the centre of the US ...