Brain Science Explains Why We Wince at Movie Scenes
Scientists reveal why gruesome film moments make us flinch. Your brain simulates the on-screen action, creating a 'touch' sensation. Discover the neuroscience behind your movie reactions.
Scientists reveal why gruesome film moments make us flinch. Your brain simulates the on-screen action, creating a 'touch' sensation. Discover the neuroscience behind your movie reactions.
A physicist and writer reveal the chilling science behind the five most horrific deaths imaginable, from neutron stars to the Mariana Trench. Discover the gruesome details.
Historian Alexander Meddings identifies the Roman Emperor Caligula's death, involving severed genitals and multiple stab wounds, as history's most gruesome execution. Discover the full story.
A routine dog walk turned into a nightmare discovery when a walker stumbled upon human remains in a peaceful nature reserve, sparking a major police investigation.
A routine drain clearance at Bluewater shopping centre reveals a mysterious Roman-era bracelet bearing the name 'Pandora', leaving archaeologists and staff utterly speechless.
A Pennsylvania woman made a gruesome discovery when human remains were delivered to her home through the postal service, sparking a major investigation.
A Minneapolis Target store was abruptly evacuated after employees discovered what appeared to be pre-Columbian Mexican artefacts in a staff break room, sparking a major police response and archaeological investigation.
A man makes a gruesome discovery in his late mother's freezer while clearing her Manchester home, uncovering human body parts stored for over 18 months in a shocking case that has stunned investigators.
A routine kitchen renovation in the UK took an extraordinary turn when a homeowner discovered a fully intact safe hidden behind his cupboards. The mysterious find has sparked curiosity and speculation about what treasures might lie within.
Discover why this gruesome folk horror set in an insular village is being hailed as one of the most unsettling British films of the year, where ancient traditions clash with brutal murder.
NASA's Perseverance rover has detected the most compelling evidence for potential life on Mars yet, discovering a mysterious gas that on Earth is exclusively produced by living organisms.
A groundbreaking discovery by researchers from the University of Bristol reveals a colossal, carnivorous ancestor of modern crocodiles that was a top predator in the Triassic period.
A horrific discovery in Melbourne has left the community in shock as a pregnant woman and her partner are found dead, with the father's head gruesomely displayed on a spike.
A court has been presented with horrifying details of how a victim was allegedly butchered in a gruesome attack last autumn, with the accused described as a 'naked killer'.
Australian sporting icon shares harrowing details of injuries sustained in a freak accident involving unconscious bystanders.
A woman's online search for her husband's name led to an unexpected and shocking revelation that changed her life forever.
Scientists have uncovered remarkably preserved fossils of prehistoric marine reptiles in Norway's Arctic region, offering new insights into Earth's distant past.
Researchers warn of a bizarre 'mirror life' phenomenon that could rewrite the rules of biology. What is it, and why are experts so concerned?
NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has made groundbreaking discoveries, revealing compelling evidence of ancient water flows on the Red Planet, reshaping our understanding of its history.
Archaeologists have discovered a 2,700-year-old clay seal impression in Jerusalem, sparking debates about its connection to biblical prophecies of doom.
BP announces a significant new oil and gas find in Brazil's deep waters, marking one of the industry's largest discoveries this year and boosting the firm's strategic position in South America.
BP announces a significant oil and gas discovery in Brazil's Santos Basin, marking a potential boost for global energy markets and the company's portfolio.
A massive, unexplained underground structure stretching 200 miles has been detected beneath New York, leaving geologists puzzled. Could it reshape our understanding of Earth's crust?
Customers of the discount supermarket Lidl have been left stunned after discovering a cleverly hidden animal within the store's logo. The revelation has sparked a wave of excitement online.
A 128-year-old message in a bottle has been unearthed near Tasmania's historic Cape Bruny Lighthouse, offering a fascinating glimpse into maritime history.
A woman expecting a sweet treat got the fright of her life when she peered inside an ice cream van and saw something utterly terrifying.
A dog walker in Port Lincoln, Australia, shares the eerie moment her Beagle, Benji, uncovered a human skull in the bushland. The shocking find has sparked a police investigation.
A painter uncovers a century-old message in a bottle concealed within the walls of a historic Tasmanian lighthouse, sparking intrigue and historical curiosity.
A team of archaeologists claims to have uncovered evidence linked to the legendary Ark of the Covenant, sparking debate among scholars and religious communities.
A stunning discovery in California's mountains has uncovered a hidden portal to the Jurassic era, leaving scientists and explorers in awe.