New study of Picasso's La Miséreuse accroupie shows he painted over another artist's work
A team of scientists found that Picasso painted his La Miséreuse accroupie on top of another painting, which he incorporated in his work, as well as other changes.
Only 8% of Brits can name the world's most hunted mammal
Pangolins are the most trafficked mammals on Earth, yet only 8% of Brits can correctly identify them. On World Pangolin Day, let's talk about those "artichokes on legs".
About 150,000 Bornean orangutans have disappeared in just 16 years
Half of the orangutan population of Borneo have disappeared in less than 16 years, due to deforestation associated with unregulated industries like palm oil, and animal killings.
Giant rodents with orange teeth are invading California
Nutrias are cute but dangerous rodents and they are currently invading California. They breed quickly and can produce hundreds of offspring in one year.
New AI can detect earthquakes sooner and reduce natural hazards
Scientists have found a new method to detect earthquakes which works more accurately than existing systems.
A new kind of drum line is keeping sharks away from popular beaches and protecting swimmers
A new set of smart drum line trialled in Australia could keep sharks away from popular beaches and make sure they have better chances of survival.
New hope for herpes sufferers as scientists discover 'novel' drug
A team of experts found a new class of drugs that could offer alternative treatment to ocular herpes, and even extend to other types of herpes, including mouth and genital cases.
Our personality is closely linked to our motivation to get what we want in life
An expert weighs in on the debate about personality and where it comes from. Carol Dweck explains personality lies between needs, motivation to fulfil these needs, and development.
Treasure trove of 19th century champagne found in France after going missing for 118 years
Construction workers found a long-lost liquid treasure trove in France, made of 1.5 million champagne bottles that went missing after a cellar collapsed in 1900.
Half of people over 65 think they're not getting enough sex
52% of people 65 or older think they're not getting enough sex. However, with age, people tend to value friendship over romance.
Penis Park and the virgin's curse: South Korean shrine titillating Winter Olympics fans
Haesindang Park, or "Penis Park", located on the East coast of South Korea is drawing crowds with its unique phallic-shaped sculptures located one hour away from the Olympics.
The rare case of an American woman who woke up with Irish, Australian and British accents
Michelle Meyers, an American woman, went to bed with a headache and woke up with a British accent. It turns out she suffers from Foreign Accent Syndrome and EDS.
Romeo the frog is the last of his kind and needs your help finding his Juliet to save his species
Romeo has been looking for a mate for the last 10 years, but to no avail. He needs help in order to find his lover, otherwise his whole species might die with him.
World first: Woman in North America infected with eye worm that only attacks cattle
Twenty Thelazia gulosa worms extracted from Mary's eyes over 20 days. Experts think cattle parasite picked up from Oregon ranch.
If you use Facebook, you're old – youngsters are leaving the platform for Instagram and Snapchat
A new report shows that Facebook will lose 2 million users aged 24 or younger this year. Snapchat will gain 1.9 million users of the same age. People over 65 will prefer Facebook.
5,500-year-old monument and tools unearthed near Windsor Castle
Monument dating back to Neolithic Period discovered by a team of archaeologists within miles of Windsor Castle. It is hoped the find provides insights into our ancestors' lives.
12 pads a month: Arizona is thinking about changing its restrictive menstruation rules
Female inmates in Arizona only receive 12 sanitary pads a month, which is not enough to cover their periods. A bill wants the state to give them unlimited access to pads and tampons.
100 people die while masturbating in Germany every year
Solo sex games carry high risk of accidental death, warns German forensic examiner. Many families of the dead try to hide the evidence of autoeroticism.
North and South Korean ice skaters show unity in selfie ahead of Winter Olympics
Skaters Kam Alex Kang Chan and Kim Ju-sik make light work of easing decades of rising diplomatic tensions on Korean peninsula.
Lollipop man banned from giving pupils high-fives because it causes 'disruption'
A city council in Manchester is forbidding pupils to high-five their favourite lollipop man on their way to school because it causes "disruption".
Damage to ozone layer possibly drove mass extinction event 252 million years ago
Ozone layer could have been depleted by volcanic eruptions letting in dangerous levels of UV rays from the sun to bring about the Great Dying.
Mysterious 9,000 years old wells discovered in Central China
Six ancient wells have been discovered in Central China. They push back the history of wells and irrigation in China by 2,000 years.
Watch: Beetles cause toxic explosions inside toads to escape their stomachs
Trapped bombardier beetle emits toxic spray to make toad throw up and release it. Do not mess with that beetle's juice.
Bikini-clad Peta 'bunny' braves minus 10 degrees cold to protest fur trade in South Korea
A Peta activist was spotted discussing the fur trade while only wearing a white bikini, bunny ear, tail and a pair of gloves near the Olympics rings of Pyeongchang, South Korea.
Brit backpackers in Scooby-Doo van rescued from flooded crocodile-infested waters
British backpackers get rude awakening as overnight flooding pushes up level of crocodile-infested waters, forcing trio to wait for help on roof of van.
Watch heroes save wallabies and dog from crocodile-infested waters
Two fishermen decided to save stranded animals from crocodiles infested waters in Australia on February 1. They saved two wallabies and a wild boar.
Heartbreaking picture of widower next to his wife's casket goes viral
The picture of a widower sitting by his wife's casket in a Kentucky funeral home has gone viral on Facebook. The photographer said she shared it per the man's family's request.
212 abused dogs rescued from Czech puppy mill
Maltreated chihuahuas, bulldogs and Jack Russells among puppies found living in cages in disgusting conditions in veterinary watchdog raid.
Here are 6 reasons to be excited about the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics
The Winter Games 2018 are finally here. Here are six reasons to watch the Pyeongchang games if you ever needed one.
Red wine is good for your brain and gets rid of toxins associated with Alzheimer's
Two glasses of antioxidant-rich red wine helps spinal fluid clear brain of toxins associated with types of dementia.
