For centuries, sailors spoke of two maritime nightmares — gaping holes that swallow water, and walls of waves rising from nowhere. These were tales of terror, not science, and naturalists regarded ...

You're scrolling through your phone when suddenly, a photo of a lotus seed pod appears on your screen and makes your skin crawl. This might be more than just feeling "grossed out" – trypophobia is an ...

A new study reveals that online discussions may lead to trypophobia, the fear of tiny holes. Essex and Suffolk researchers surveyed 283 individuals 19 to 22 years. A quarter of trypophobics were ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

If you feel discomfort or even fear when looking at repeated patterns imitating holes, honeycombs, or holes placed next to each other, you may be experiencing an unusual phenomenon called trypophobia.

Does the above picture of a lotus seed pod freak you out? If so, there’s a chance you suffer from trypophobia, the fear of small holes in certain configurations. You know what else apparently could ...