Teen homicides on the increase – could diet be the key?

November 6, 2013
In the wake of the most recent school shootings in the US, the question left hanging in the air is why these type of incidents - and teenage violent crimes in general - are on the increase. A recent publication... continued

Lethal Threat May Cause Whale Extinction

November 5, 2013
One of the most beautiful and haunting sounds on the planet, whale song is thought to have healing powers and is widely used for meditation and relaxation. Whales use sound to locate food and companions, and rely on their songs... continued

All-Hallows Day Special: the Argument for Angels

November 2, 2013
As we leave the darkness of All Hallow's Eve behind and wake to the sanctity of All Hallows Day, or All Souls Day as it is also known, Unknowncountry looks at the presence of angels in modern-day life. The word... continued

Halloween Special: Could your house be haunted?

November 1, 2013
You've been hearing bumps and unexplained footsteps in the middle of the night, or get the feeling that someone is watching you, but when you turn round there is nobody there. The door opens or closes on its own, the... continued

New Form of Terrorism in the US?

October 31, 2013
There is apparently no legally binding definition of the word terrorism in the eyes of the criminal justice system, though it is described by the Oxford dictionary as "the unofficial or unauthorized use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit... continued

‘Lost world’ discovered in Australian rain-forest

October 29, 2013
Scientists have discovered a mini eco-system full of strange creatures in a remote territory of Australia. The 'lost world', as scientists are calling it, is believed to have remained undisturbed for millions of years. The discovery was made by Dr.... continued

Natural breakthrough in Alzheimer’s treatment

October 29, 2013
The latest research from the Buck Institute in Novato, California, has identified a possible trigger for Alzheimer's disease (AD), and has determined that resveratrol, an antioxidant present in red wine, could benefit sufferers. The research, which has been published this... continued

Unknowncountry Weekender: Rivers of death and silent seas

October 26, 2013
Millions of fish are dying in rivers all over the planet and no valid explanation has been given. The reports have come in from every corner of the world, from Sweden to South Korea, and appear only to be connected... continued

They Shoot Math Teachers, Don’t They?

October 25, 2013
The past week has yielded two more school shootings, and both of the staff members who were killed in the attacks were teachers of mathematics. In Danvers, Massachusetts, a 14 year old boy, Philip Chism, has been arrested on a... continued

Is vision a quantum experience?

October 24, 2013
What is consciousness? It is a term which is liberally used in these so-called 'enlightened' times, when we use it to describe developing spiritual awareness. In physical terms, one might describe it as the presence of life, and what our... continued