Bizarre

11 November 2025

Scottish and US surgeons perform world-first robot stroke surgery

Doctors from Scotland and the US have successfully carried out what’s believed to be the world’s first remote stroke surgery using a robot — a breakthrough that could revolutionise emergency ...

11 November 2025

Listening to music slashes dementia risk

Tuning in to your favourite songs could help protect against dementia. Scientists at Monash University in Australia tracked more than 10,800 adults aged over 70 and found that those who regularly ...

11 November 2025

Teenage drinking could boost career prospects

Teenagers who binge drink with friends may end up earning more money later in life. Researchers at the University of Oslo tracked more than 3,000 Norwegians aged 13 to 31 over ...

10 November 2025

Drinking coffee daily may prevent irregular heartbeat

A daily cup of coffee could actually protect the heart, rather than harm it, according to a surprising new study. Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco found that people ...

10 November 2025

Llama and camel blood could help cure brain disorders

Tiny proteins found in the blood of llamas and camels could pave the way for breakthrough treatments for brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. The special molecules, known as nanobodies, are ...

10 November 2025

Amateur golfer hits three holes-in-one in a single month

A 74-year-old amateur golfer from Devon has defied astronomical odds by hitting three holes-in-one in the space of a month. Lyn Parry, who only took up golf at 58, achieved her ...

7 November 2025

World's biggest spider web found

The world's biggest spider web has been discovered. The beast - located in a cave on the border between Greece and Albania - spans 1,140 sq ft and is providing a ...

7 November 2025

People cloning their dogs and cats

People are splashing out thousands to clone their dogs and cats. Celebrities - including NFL star Tom Brady, 48, singer Barbra Streisand, 83, and Hollywood heiress Paris Hilton, 44, have all ...
7 November 2025

Astronauts stuck in space

Three Chinese astronauts are stuck in space. Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie were set to return to Earth on Wednesday (05.11.25) after spending six months aboard the Tiangong space ...

6 November 2025

Poor heart health in middle age puts people at higher risk of dementia

Middle-aged adults with hidden heart damage could be unknowingly increasing their risk of dementia decades later, a major British study has found. Researchers at University College London (UCL) discovered that people ...

6 November 2025

Cyclist kept alive by red wine following ravine fall

A man has been hailed a miracle survivor after spending three days trapped at the bottom of a ravine in southern France — kept alive by little more than his ...

6 November 2025

The Holiday inspires Gen Zs to home-swap and find love

Nearly 20 years after The Holiday first hit cinemas, young Brits are bringing the film’s iconic festive fantasy to life — by swapping homes in search of new experiences, and ...
5 November 2025

Woman who 'died' claims there is 'no heaven'

A woman who nearly died during childbirth claims she met her late father in the afterlife, and discovered heaven isn't real. Jane Dawson, from Scotland, says she had a life-altering ...

5 November 2025

Savage squirrel sends 2 locals to A+E and 'almost killed' one

Californian locals are terrified of a rogue squirrel that’s been ambushing locals, sending some to hospital and "almost killing" one. Isabel Campoy and her niece Carmen were attacked on Mount ...

5 November 2025

Londoner travels 1,900 miles for haircut - because it's cheaper than home

A Londoner flew 1,900 miles to Morocco to get a haircut - because it was cheaper than a local trim. Muscab Salad, 22, reckoned it was cheaper to fly abroad ...

4 November 2025

Regular walks cut Alzheimer’s risk

Taking even a modest daily stroll could dramatically slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, scientists have found. A long-term study by researchers at Mass General Brigham Hospital in Boston revealed that ...

4 November 2025

Virgin Hotels launches dog TV channel to keep them calm on bonfire night

Virgin Hotels London–Shoreditch has launched a dog TV channel to help soothe anxious pups during Bonfire Night — one of the most stressful evenings of the year for pets. The “Calm ...

4 November 2025

Litter picking world cup trophy not coming to Britain this year

The litter-picking world cup trophy won’t be returning to Britain this year — with Team UK finishing 13th in Tokyo after their dazzling 2023 victory. Last year’s champions, led by Sarah ...

3 November 2025

Scientists discover ancient bacteria that could help stop modern viruses

An ancient bacterial defense system dating back billions of years could hold the key to fighting modern viral threats. Scientists from Penn State University led by Professor Thomas Wood uncovered how ...

3 November 2025

Alzheimer’s disease may be powered by disrupted sleep cycle, study suggests

Disrupted sleep may exacerbate Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that Alzheimer’s interferes with the brain’s circadian rhythms, the internal clock that regulates ...

3 November 2025

Britain sees huge uptick in giant jellyfish with 230 per cent increase in 2025

Britain’s coastline has been swarmed with jellyfish this year. The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) says there’s been a “remarkable” 230 per cent surge in sightings of the frilly-mouthed jellyfish, also ...

31 October 2025

People with autism may struggle to hear in busy crowds, study suggests

People with autism may find it harder to follow conversations in noisy environments. A study conducted by the University of Washington School of Medicine found that understanding speech in crowded places ...

31 October 2025

Pumpkins could be hiding a deadly secret, study finds

Pumpkins and other gourds may be hiding a toxic secret - they can absorb dangerous pollutants from the soil and store them in their edible parts. Scientists at Kobe University have ...

31 October 2025

Scientists debunk simulated reality theory

The theory that we could be living inside of a computer-simulated reality has been mathematically debunked. The concept, popularised by Elon Musk and sci-fi classics like 1999’s The Matrix, suggests that ...