Excavations near Crowland Abbey in eastern England have unearthed a prehistoric henge that may have become a "holy island" for Christian hermits in the early medieval period. | Continue reading
The creators of the Taichi chiplet claim it's more energy-efficient and scalable than other photonic components and can be used to train superhuman AI models in the future. | Continue reading
Scientists using the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument have unveiled the largest 3D map of the universe ever. The results suggest that dark energy, the mysterious force pulling the universe apart, may be weakening, challenging prevailing theories of cosmology. | Continue reading
Seen in 2022, a gamma-ray burst nicknamed the BOAT is believed to be the brightest explosion ever witnessed by humanity. But the James Webb Telescope's search for its origins has only thrown up more questions. | Continue reading
New data suggest that exoplanet WASP-76 b could harbor a massive, rainbow-colored light show known as a "glory." Until now, this phenomenon has been seen only within our solar system. | Continue reading
A newly discovered asteroid got within 12,000 miles of Earth on a harrowing, ultra-close approach today. The space rock won't return for 70 years. | Continue reading
Strange radio signals coming from a magnetar that "woke up" after more than a decade of radio silence cannot be explained by our current understanding of the universe's strongest magnets, hinting at a puzzling new phenomenon. | Continue reading
Doctors described a case of a rare infection called ocular pentastomiasis, which is caused by a parasite known to lay its eggs in snakes. | Continue reading
An expedition to the Salas y Gómez Ridge off Rapa Nui in the Pacific Ocean documented 160 species that were not previously known to inhabit the region, including 50 that are new to science. | Continue reading
Short, stumpy robots learned how to play soccer — and improved their skills dramatically thanks to a new AI training technique that combines several pre-existing methods. | Continue reading
Experts explain what the expected FDA ban on formaldehyde in hair-straightening products really means for everyday Americans. | Continue reading
A study suggests the ice giants Uranus and Neptune aren't quite as watery as previously thought. They may also contain huge amounts of frozen methane, potentially solving the puzzle of how they formed. | Continue reading
A solar eclipse viewing party at Canada's Royal Botanical Gardens peaked with a 90-second totality that blew minds and moved hearts. Also, there were geese. | Continue reading
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter photographed a mysterious, surfboard-shaped object orbiting the moon. Here's what it really was. | Continue reading
The research found evidence of the "incaprettamento" method of murder at 14 Neolithic sites in Europe. | Continue reading
Several media outlets have incorrectly claimed that explosive solar flares were spotted during the April 8 total solar eclipse. But there were no flares during totality, so what did people see? | Continue reading
The 2023 Turing Award has been given to Avi Widgerson. The mathematician found that adding randomness into algorithms made them better at solving nondeterministic problems. | Continue reading
Erratically thrashing and whirling smalltooth sawfish are stranding on beaches — and scientists don't know why they're behaving this way. | Continue reading
On April 8, just a few hours before the solar eclipse, an amateur astronomer discovered a small "sungrazer" comet in close proximity to our home star. The newfound object was photographed during totality before disintegrating into nothingness later the same day. | Continue reading
The skull modifications were found on the skeletons of three women buried on Gotland almost 1,000 years ago. | Continue reading
Researchers have designed waterproof gloves equipped with sensors that can translate hand gestures into messages, which could help divers communicate better. | Continue reading
Engineers have successfully flown a drone at near-supersonic speeds thanks to a new type of engine that burns like a rocket and could one day lead to hypersonic Mach 9 commercial flights. | Continue reading
Research suggests a fox buried with hunter-gatherers 1,500 years ago had a "strong bond" with humans. | Continue reading
The total solar eclipse on April 8 plunged Syracuse, New York's Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology into darkness for 90 seconds, creating a wondrous and memorable totality. | Continue reading
Celebrated theoretical physicist Peter Higgs, best known for predicting the existence of the Higgs boson, has died at the age of 94 after a short illness. | Continue reading
Now that the April 8 solar eclipse is over, what should you do with your used solar eclipse glasses? One option is to donate them to underserved communities, so needy folks can watch future eclipses safely. | Continue reading
The April 8 eclipse inspired awe from many skywatchers — but now concerns about possible eye damage appear to be rising. | Continue reading
A truck that was transporting 102,000 spring Chinook salmon to the Imnaha River in northeastern Oregon crashed in a road bend, spilling most of its cargo into a nearby creek. | Continue reading
Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa Martu rangers have photographed an elusive mole covered in silky golden locks that burrows in the sands of Western Australia and is only spotted a few times per decade. | Continue reading
The first ever "atlas" of this female reproductive organ could be used to improve fertility treatments, scientists say. | Continue reading
Satellite images show the moon's gigantic shadow sweeping across North America during the April 8 total solar eclipse. Astronauts on board the ISS also captured stunning shots of the enormous dark patch. | Continue reading
A study conducted in the Philippines links pregnancy to changes in the chemical tags that sit atop DNA, hinting that pregnancy speeds biological aging. | Continue reading
The Parkfield section of the San Andreas fault is sending mixed messages before a time of expected increased seismic risk. | Continue reading
Researchers have spotted an atypical gathering of rare prickly sharks around a seamount off Panama. | Continue reading
After the total solar eclipse on April 8, North America will have to wait exactly eight years, 11 months and 22 days for its next glimpse of the sun's corona. | Continue reading
Millions of viewers across Mexico and North America are witnessing a historic total solar eclipse. Here are some of the best photos from the day. | Continue reading
In a lab study, scientists have pinpointed a potential way to "break the inflammatory cycle" of asthma. | Continue reading
Today's total solar eclipse won't produce any especially harmful radiation, but that doesn't mean you should look at it with your bare eyes. | Continue reading
The long-awaited total solar eclipse of 2024 has begun — and you can watch NASA's unparalleled view of totality right now in this free live stream. | Continue reading
It may not be too late to get last minute solar eclipse glasses for today, depending on your location. | Continue reading
Military personnel on Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico discovered artifacts, hearths and charcoal dating to the Archaic period that pinpoint the site of an early encampment. | Continue reading
Operating at even marginally warmer temperatures means quantum computers could be much easier to operate — and much more widely available. | Continue reading
A new study warns that 5,000 meteorites could be sinking beneath Antarctica's icy surface every year as a result of climate change, depriving scientists of vital information about our solar system. | Continue reading
Archaeologists aren't sure why a lynx and four dogs were buried together in Hungary around 1,500 years ago. | Continue reading
The walls, discovered on a partially submerged isthmus, were exposed by recent low tides. | Continue reading
Miniature models of the brain are helping scientists study the cellular damage inflicted by traumatic brain injuries. | Continue reading
The James Webb Space Telescope recently discovered dozens of inexplicable 'rogue' planets floating through space in pairs. Now, a new study may explain the mystery behind these rare "JuMBOs". | Continue reading
Antarctica's western ice sheet alone contains 138 volcanos. | Continue reading