Christmas

A new study has cleared up the myth around drinking Coke to dislodge food from your throat

Coke not better at clearing food stuck in your throat, study finds

In situations where food gets stuck in your throat, many people – including medical professionals – recommend drinking Coca-Cola to clear the blockage. But does it work or is it a myth? A new study has the answer.

Anoplognathus viriditarsis is a Christmas beetle native to eastern Australia

Biology

Australia has an incredible Christmas beetle, but it's gone AWOL

As Australian as kangaroos, the Christmas beetle holds a special place in hearts Down Under. But December sightings of these majestic creatures have become as rare as seeing Santa. Scientists are now asking the nation to help them find out what's going on.

Dating on a bone attributed to St Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus, has been found to be the right age for it to be potentially authentic

Science

Here lies Santa Claus? Researchers zero in on bones of St Nick

A new radiocarbon dating study by Oxford University researchers on a bone attributed to St Nicholas has been dated to around the 4th century CE bringing us closer to uncovering the authentic remains of the original Santa Claus.

World's first - the Mobile Solar Station powers the perimeter lights and chainsaws to trim customer trees (Image: Stellar Solar)

Environment

World's first solar-powered Christmas tree lot

San Diego residents can feel particularly warm and fuzzy this festive season as their Purdy Farm Christmas trees have been lovingly trimmed and lighted via solar power...