Evolution

What If Sharks Could Walk on Land?

What If Sharks Could Walk on Land?

• 6 min read

Beach holidays end forever. Coastal cities install fences. And the phrase 'jump the shark' takes on terrifyingly literal meaning.

What If Cats Had Thumbs?

What If Cats Had Thumbs?

• 6 min read

They'd open doors, open tins, and absolutely never share. World domination within a generation — and they wouldn't even pretend to be grateful.

What If Dinosaurs Never Went Extinct?

What If Dinosaurs Never Went Extinct?

• 7 min read

Mammals would stay mouse-sized, primates would never evolve, and the smartest creature on Earth might have scales.

What If Humans Could Photosynthesize?

What If Humans Could Photosynthesize?

• 6 min read

Green-skinned, sun-hungry humans who never need breakfast. How much energy would we actually get, and would it change civilisation?

What If Humans Had Tails?

What If Humans Had Tails?

• 6 min read

Chairs would be a nightmare, trousers would need a rethink, and job interviews would never be the same again.