More From Claire Toureille
An AI robot has just discovered that toothpaste could fight drug-resistant malaria
Robot scientist Eve helps University of Cambridge researchers in breakthrough discovery that puts bathroom staple into fight against killer disease.
Jan 18, 2018
Microwaves pollute more than cars - even on standby
A new research claims that microwaves in the EU emit more co2 than 6.8 million cars and consume more electricity than three large gas power plants.
Jan 18, 2018
Arguing helps monkeys make better decisions
Conflicts of interests can be beneficial to primates, as they push them to gather more info about other primates' abilities and their surroundings, making decisions more accurate.
Jan 17, 2018
Donald Trump scored 100% on this cognitive ability test – can you match the 'stable genius'?
The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) is an internationally recognised test that assesses cognitive abilities. Donald Trump scored 100%. Take the test and see if you can match him.
Jan 17, 2018
'Yo students, it's a snow day': Principal raps to 50 Cent in viral video
A principal had some fun and rapped his snow day announcement to 50 Cent's In Da Club in a viral video for the delight of students, teachers and viewers everywhere.
Jan 17, 2018
Golf round interrupted by alligator fighting python on 10th hole
A group of golfers came across an alligator fighting off a Burmese Python on a popular golf course in Florida. The incident lasted for 4 hours and led the way to some photo ops.
Jan 16, 2018
GCHQ is using this puzzle to recruit aspiring female spies - do you have what it takes to crack it?
UK's spy nerve centre hopes old cypher will pique interest of young girls who have code-breaking knack and inspire them to join the service as adults.
Jan 16, 2018
What is cocoliztli? Scientists 'identify' mystery illness that wiped out the Aztecs
Between 1545 and 1550, 80% of the Aztec population of what is now Mexico and Guatemala died from an outbreak called cocoliztli. Scientists think they found the disease responsible.
Jan 16, 2018
Man kicked off 2 flights for wearing 8 pairs of jeans and 10 shirts to avoid excess luggage fee
Overdressed passenger ejected by airlines on Iceland-UK flights for trying to dodge baggage fees at Keflavik airport.
Jan 16, 2018
A man ruptured his throat and lost his voice just by holding in a sneeze
Doctors document a case in which a man was admitted to hospital in excruciating pain after he tried to block a sneeze by holding his nose and closing his mouth.
Jan 15, 2018
Oymyakon: Coldest settlement on earth hit -62C - then the thermometer broke
Oymyakon, known to be the coldest inhabited place on Earth, recorded -62C over the weekend, right before its brand new digital thermometer broke from the cold.
Jan 15, 2018
Your new nightmare: This video shows hundreds of baby spiders coming out of an egg
A video showing what happens when a spider egg hatches has gone viral on Facebook. Dozens of baby spiders crawl out of their egg to haunt us forever.
Jan 15, 2018
Bumbling photographer unleashes Photoshop from hell on happy family, turns them into grinning spectres
One family from Missouri found the "professional" photographer they hired wasn't so professional after all. But they decided to focus on the funny side.
Jan 15, 2018
Can sharks be vegetarian? Scientists discover that Bonnetheads can survive on a veggie diet
Bonnethead sharks can survive on a 90% plant-based diet, according to a new study. It means they are omnivorous, unlike the rest of their evolutionary cousins.
Jan 15, 2018
Hold on, the bus is moving: Bad timing of London bus announcements has the city in stitches
Londoners are going nuts over new safety announcements installed on buses over the weekend (13-14 January). The message says to "hold on", but only after the bus started moving.
Jan 15, 2018
Emo Night UK: A place where people can mosh, headbang, and crowd surf their worries away
Ethan Maccoby and Alex Badanes are two kids from Surrey who decided to create giant parties where people can relive those heady days of the mid 2000s.
Jan 13, 2018
Nasa thought the first female astronauts would need makeup and hundreds of tampons
40 years ago today, NASA revealed its first astronaut class consisting exclusively of women. These astronauts would reach posterity not just as "NASA girls" but as groundbreakers.
Jan 13, 2018
Florida plagued by herpes-riddled monkeys that can kill humans
New study warns that the rhesus monkeys in Florida carry a virus that deadly to humans: Herpes B. The state wants to get rid of the animals to avoid contamination.
Jan 12, 2018
Crocodile stuck with tyre on its neck for two years is being 'strangled to death'
A crocodile was spotted in Indonesia with a tyre stuck around its neck. The animal has difficulties breathing. It's believed the animal has been living like this for two years
Jan 12, 2018
You shouldn't feed your dog raw meat. This is why
Study by Dutch scientists shows that raw meat contains dangerous levels of bacteria that could harm pets.
Jan 11, 2018
This snake's record-breaking bite could kill up to 100 people
A snake in Australia yielded a record-breaking amount of venom during a milking session. The 3.1027g bite is enough to kill up to 100 people.
Jan 11, 2018
Pelican spider: Meet the arachnid that looks like a small pelican and feeds on its friends
The Pelican spider, from Madagascar, remained unstudied for a long time after its discovery. A recent study of the arachnid reveals this blighter's secrets
Jan 11, 2018
Tide Pod Challenge: Teens 'eating' laundry detergent in latest dangerous craze
Meme that originated on Twitter being taken seriously by teenagers who bite into pods of laundry detergent and upload videos on social media.
Jan 11, 2018
Low libido? Taking vitamin D can curb erectile dysfunction and increase testosterone
Report reveals direct link between vitamin D and testosterone levels after extensive International Index of Erectile Function tests on older men.
Jan 10, 2018
Astronaut apologises for lying about 9cm growth during space trip
Norishige Kanai made headlines with tweet claiming he had grown 9cm since leaving for International Space Station.
Jan 10, 2018
3 in 5 people that try a cigarette become addicted claims new study
A study by British scientists shows that around 69% of people who ever tried cigarettes go on to smoking daily for some time.
Jan 10, 2018
Someone tried to name their baby '/' in New Zealand
New Zealand has released its list of declined baby names for 2017. "Justyce-Krimson", "X" and "Saint" are among the names that were deemed unsuitable for newborns.
Jan 09, 2018
Watch huge alligators frozen solid in water because of icy weather in North Carolina
A video shows what happens when alligators get stuck in frozen water because of icy weather conditions. The reptiles are able to breathe by keeping their nostrils in the air
Jan 09, 2018
US teens 82 times more likely to die from gun violence than in other wealthy nations
Researchers studied 50 years of child mortality in 20 members of the OECD. The US was the country with the highest death rates for infants and kids in their late teens.
Jan 08, 2018
Watch a fierce gang of lemurs mob BBC reporter in hilarious viral video
BBC reporter Alex Dunlop only wanted to do his job but the lemurs at Banham Zoo in Norfolk had different ideas.
Jan 08, 2018
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