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How Ouija boards really work

August 4, 2018 in Natural Sciences

“Impressive” study reveals what is actually happening when a supposed spirit communicates via a Ouija board.

Unpublished Egyptian texts reveal new insights into ancient medicine

August 14, 2018 in Natural Sciences

The large collection of documents from Ancient Egypt are held in Copenhagen and are revealing new details about medical sciences in antiquity.

Diabetes patients can reduce their risk of heart failure by 70 per cent

August 9, 2018 in Health

21-year-long research project shows the difference it makes when doctors initiate intensive treatment of diabetes patients.

How we discovered three poisonous books in our university library

July 29, 2018 in Society & Culture

While analysing a collection of old texts, scientists discovered a coat of green paint containing arsenic. The books have since been removed for safe storage.

Considering knee surgery? Read this first

August 12, 2018 in Health

About two out of ten people who undergo the procedure do not experience any pain relief at all and may actually be worse off after surgery than they were before.

Ancient Palmyra: A story of urban resilience

August 2, 2018 in Society & Culture

The warrior queen of Palmyra, Zenobia, made a stand against the encroaching Roman Empire, but was ultimately defeated. But what happened next, after the Romans left is less documented. A new book reveals how Palmyra survived in Late Antiquity.

Why are some animals venomous?

July 31, 2018 in Natural Sciences

Some animals, such as venomous snakes and insects, can use venom for predation or defense, which is an ability that has been developed through millions of years. And the evolution continues – partly due to an increasing pressure from humans.

The Big Bang – an eyewitness account

October 25, 2018 in Natural Sciences

What did the Big Bang actually look like? Join astrophysicist Peter Laursen and his travel companion ‘Alice’ as they explore the beginnings of the Universe.