Aztec death whistle

Loud noises and strange, unexpected sounds can happen at any moment, potentially spooking a horse and triggering their natural flight instinct. Charlotte Cooper finds out how to turn a noise-sensitive mount into a steady neddy to ensure a confident ride

Tennyson’s embrace of science and catastrophe theory

Bronze Age Britons travelled long distances to attend communal feasts of grand proportions, sometimes with livestock in tow, shows new studies. A team of archaeologists from Cardiff University conduct

A round-up of the strangest science stories from around the world.

Amazing answers to your curious questions

A mature and wide-ranging exploration of undead folklore