Scientists build a new light source for quantum communications by combining existing technologies together to create a stronger and more robust quantum signal. | Continue reading
The Polar Ignite 3 Titanium offers a stylish upgrade to the mildly-received Polar Ignite 3, but does this fitness tracker deliver more than just good looks? | Continue reading
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New evidence from West Papua offers fresh clues about how and when humans first moved into the Pacific | Continue reading
The first signs of a potential hurricane can be detected days before a storm gains its fierce momentum. | Continue reading
Voyager 2, NASA's longest-running mission, explored Neptune during a historic encounter on Aug. 25, 1989, sending back humanity's first close-ups of the planet. | Continue reading
There are many reasons an ancient statue might accidentally lose its head — and some for its head to be severed on purpose. | Continue reading
Evolutionary biologist Tiffany Taylor explores the work being done to resensitize antibiotic-resistant bacteria to drugs as a strategy to defend ourselves against the growing antibiotic resistance crisis. | Continue reading
In just 48 hours, salps can reach maturity, making them the fastest-growing multicellular animals on Earth, with a significant impact on ocean health. | Continue reading
August's full moon was the first of four supermoons this year. We've rounded up some of the best photos worldwide. | Continue reading
Meowing, sticking their paw under the door or pawing at the door are just some of the strange things cats do around closed doors. But why? | Continue reading
'Doomsday glacier' won't collapse the way we thought, new study suggests | Continue reading
From worms with squid-like tentacles to fish with teeth on their tongues, here are some of the most alien-looking creatures in the deep ocean. | Continue reading
An internal power source could enable the development of tiny robots for applications like drug delivery and remote sensing. | Continue reading
Discover interesting facts about how evolution works, the different patterns that can emerge from evolution, how quickly organisms can evolve, and whether evolution is a random or ordered process | Continue reading
New research gives insight into when the ancestor of all living things lived, and it's earlier than we thought. | Continue reading
The tree of life maps out the relationships between all living things, and it's in constant flux. | Continue reading
In Racetrack Playa, a dry lakebed in Death Valley National Park, meteorological conditions can push rocks weighing up to 700 pounds along the flat ground. | Continue reading
The small, four-legged figurine is carved out of stone, but it's unclear which animal it depicts. | Continue reading
An astonishing scene featuring Perseid meteors and colorful auroras played out overnight on Aug. 12 and Aug. 13 above the U.K.'s 11th Century Corfe Castle. | Continue reading
The moon was once engulfed by a massive magma ocean, analysis of geological samples collected by India's Chandrayaan-3 mission suggests. | Continue reading
A mini model of the human intestines suggests that chlamydia bacteria can colonize the gut, potentially contributing to recurrent infections. | Continue reading
Beachgoers found a rare oarfish off California two days before an earthquake, mirroring folklore that says the deep-sea creatures are "doomsday fish." | Continue reading
A tiny fraction of known black holes emit X-ray signals that resemble a human "heartbeat." Now, new research may finally explain the strange phenomenon. | Continue reading
A new study in mice suggests that the brain creates multiple copies of memories, which enables it to regulate how they change over time. | Continue reading
The sea walnut, a type of comb jelly that has become invasive in parts of Europe and Asia, can transform from a sexually mature adult back into its larval form when times are tough. | Continue reading
If you're looking for a professional-level medium format camera — get 17% off the Fujifilm GFX100S II + GF 110mm f/2 R LM WR Lens bundle for $7,799.90 at Target | Continue reading
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HowTheLightGetsIn is the world’s largest ideas and music festival, taking place from 21-22 September at Kenwood House, London. To get you excited for the festival, we’ve curated a series of interviews and articles with some of the festival’s science speakers. With this year’s fes … | Continue reading
Cheap and flexible perovskite solar cells could revolutionize solar power, making it easier than ever to power the world with sunlight. | Continue reading
The PureGuardian H950AR Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier is small enough to fit on a tabletop, but can this compact appliance impress us with its performance? | Continue reading
Archaeologists excavating Oslo's medieval harbor have unearthed the remnants of a 14th-century gauntlet. | Continue reading
Structures that scatter seismic waves deep in Earth's mantle seem to be everywhere researchers look. | Continue reading
Space photos remind us that, around every corner of our vast universe, something spectacular awaits. From the newest James Webb Space Telescope images to historic photos of groundbreaking space missions, join us every Sunday as we explore the wonders of the universe, and humanity … | Continue reading
The newfound bracelet was likely awarded for a feat of valor carried out during Rome's conquest of Britain. | Continue reading
Overnight on Aug. 20-21, the full 'Sturgeon Supermoon' briefly occulted, or passed in front of, Saturn, snuffing the ringed planet's light from the sky. An epic new astrophotography image captures the entire spectacle from start to finish. | Continue reading
Engineered virus-like particles can outcompete HIV in the body, potentially offering long-term viral suppression after a single dose, a monkey study suggests. | Continue reading
Stars that wander too close to supermassive black holes may be violently undone in a process called "spaghettification." New simulations provide the most detailed look ever at the gory interaction. | Continue reading
Scientists have created the world's fastest microscope, which they hope will answer fundamental questions about how electrons behave. | Continue reading
The newly found antiparticle, called antihyperhydrogen-4, could have a potential imbalance with its matter counterpart that may help scientists understand how our universe came to be. | Continue reading
The stone-lined tomb could provide an unprecedented look at life in Bronze Age England. | Continue reading
Predicting dangerous tipping points in complex systems has proven to be a headache for scientists. Now, a new AI system could be poised to do the job for them. | Continue reading
Astronomers have pinned down a faraway black hole's snack schedule after watching it devour a star across years. | Continue reading
The burial site was hidden inside an abandoned fortress in Mongolia and contained the remains of a prestigious woman. | Continue reading
Last year, Earth spewed charged particles into the sun in a rare cosmic event that has surprised scientists. | Continue reading
Maria Branyas Morera, the world's oldest person, has died. She was 117 years old. | Continue reading
They figured out that some mental illnesses can be prevented and treated. | Continue reading
Archaeologists have found the skeletal remains of four people — two children, a teenager and an adult — at a site in Peru that predates the Incas. | Continue reading