Why Do We Dream? Here’s What Scientists Actually Know
We spend years of our lives dreaming, yet science still can't fully explain why. Here are the leading theories — and what's genuinely known.
Daniel Hart
Daniel Hart writes about science, technology and the curious discoveries shaping our world. He focuses on making complex findings clear and quick to read.
What Is Quantum Computing — Explained Without the Hype
Quantum computers are coming — but what are they actually, and should you care? Here's a plain-English explainer, minus the buzzwords.
Why Is Mars Red? The Simple Science Behind the Red Planet
Mars glows red in the night sky for a reason that's surprisingly ordinary: it's covered in rust. Here's the simple science behind the Red Planet's colour.
What Would Actually Happen If Earth’s Magnetic Field Flipped?
Earth's magnetic poles have swapped places many times in the planet's history. Here is what scientists think a reversal would — and would not — do to us.
Why the Moon Is Slowly Drifting Away From Earth — and What It Does to Our Days
Every year the Moon moves about 3.8 centimetres farther from Earth. The reason is tied to the tides — and it is quietly making our days longer.
Earth’s Outer Core Reversed Its Flow Beneath the Pacific — and Scientists Still Can’t Fully Explain It
Around 2010 the molten outer core beneath the Pacific unexpectedly flipped its flow from west to east. ESA satellite data shows the shift has been fading since 2020 — and the cause is still a mystery.