Ailsa Harvey

Reference We've collected some of the most interesting and amazing facts about Earth

Reference Humans have more than five senses that help us navigate the world.

Reference Giant huntsman spiders are the largest member of the huntsman spider family Sparassidae with a leg span stretching up to 12 inches across — roughly the size of a dinner plate.

Reference By producing masses of this sweet substance, honeybees can stay active throughout the winter period. But how do they make it?

Reference How to identify your second cousin, first cousin once removed and other distant relatives.

Reference Sea-monkeys is the marketing term used for a hybrid breed of brine shrimp sold in packets of dust in aquarium shops.

Reference Scientists have developed methods to determine how calories are calculated

Reference Oxytocin is a hormone that plays a large role in social interactions and social bonding.

Reference Here’s everything you need to know about the liver, from its function and location in the body, to diseases that affect the organ.

Reference The difference between fruit and vegetables can vary across botanical and culinary fields

Reference Find out how to spot the common signs of labor and discover some things you can do to promote labor

Reference Women's vaginas are often misunderstood. Here are the facts.

Reference Throughout history, lions have been celebrated for their strength and beauty, and are the inspiration for many myths and stories worldwide.

Reference Whirlpools form when fast-flowing currents in oceans and rivers constantly change direction. What do they look like and can you escape from one?

Reference Cancer can affect any part of the body, requiring doctors to employ robust methods such as MRI scans, blood tests and computed tomography to detect and classify it.

Reference The internet makes it easy for users to send and receive data almost instantly. But how can latency be reduced for faster communication?

Reference Smart pet ID tags can give pet owners an extra pair of eyes if a beloved pet goes missing.

Reference The Jaws of Life are the favoured hydraulic tool for safely removing car crash victims. The equipment can cut car frames apart and lift crushing weights from passengers.

Reference Laser surgery harnesses cutting-edge technology to provide cosmetic, sight-saving and life-saving procedures.

Reference Building demolition technology has developed to bring down skyscrapers in a matter of seconds.

Reference Springtime brings warmer temperatures and a rebirth as nature reawakens.

Reference Over 100 years ago, and after decades of protest, women's suffrage was granted in the U.S.