Issue 75 May/June
By Outpost
The May/June issue of Outpost is on newsstands now! Check out features on Bali, Scotland and the streets of Havana plus how to take stunning action photos....read more
Giant snakes bridging the gap
By Krishna Rau
Recent fossil discoveries in Colombia have led scientists to conclude that giant snakes may have dominated parts of the tropics following the demise of dinosaurs in those areas....read more
Where’s the world’s smelliest place?
By Krishna Rau
Looking for the smelliest places on Earth? A new Japanese website has developed a map to try and track them....read more
Sandpipers ‘pumped up’ on natural steroids
By Krishna Rau
It seems some birds are able to pump up their bodies with natural steroids in preparation for migration....read more
A new sculpture for Rhodes
By Krishna Rau
A new sculpture of the Colossus of Rhodes—one of the world’s original seven wonders—will soon stand on the Aegean Island of Rhodes...read more
Animals are the new artists
By Krishna Rau
Snow leopards, penguins and pigs were just some of the painters in a wild art auction to raise money for zoos across America...read more
Finger Lickin’ Fried Chicken
By Emma Waverman and Eshun Mott
This southern-fried classic is sure to keep you coming back for seconds . . . and thirds!...read more
Primates laugh just like humans
By Krishna Rau
Not only do we share most of our DNA with primates, it seems we also share a sense of humour.
In a study recently published in the journal Current Biology, zoologist Marina Davila Ross of the University of Portsmouth in Britain reported that apes laugh when they’re tickled with twigs and fingers.
Scientists also compared primate and [...]...read more
Maggot enzymes used to promote healing
By Krishna Rau
As gross as it is, maggots have long been proven to be highly effective at promoting healing when feasting on human skin. Now, patients may soon be able to enjoy the healing power of maggots without…the maggots.
Maggots allow healing by eating the decaying tissue around the
wound, removing a food source for bacteria and giving the tissue [...]...read more
Aliens in the Andes
By Kate Harris
Scientists search for answers in the cracks, crevices and craters of Chile's volcanic mountains...read more
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MEC Tace Jacket (Men's)
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Cactus Creek Multi Adapter + USB Port
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MEC Spirit 40 Backpack
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Aquapac Mini Electronics Case 108
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Salomon Techamphibian 3 Sandals (Women's)
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MEC Travel Pouch
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MEC Merino Lightweight 2 Hoodie
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Chawel Chawel Sport Change Anywhere Towel
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