Combining observations from several powerful telescopes, astronomers have detected a gargantuan, 'wobbling' black hole outburst that's as wide as an entire galaxy. | Continue reading
The origins of whaling are highly debated. Now, some of the earliest signs of active whale hunting have appeared somewhere unexpected: southern Brazil. | Continue reading
For years, the James Webb Space Telescope has been spotting enormous black holes in the early universe that defy all expectations. Now, astronomers are finally deciphering the origins of these cosmic behemoths. | Continue reading
The Chocolate Hills are 1,776 mounds on Bohol Island in the Philippines where grassy cover turns brown during the dry season. | Continue reading
A new technology that generates tiny, earthquake-like effects could shake up the wireless device industry with smaller, less power-hungry devices. scientists say. | Continue reading
Dehumidifiers come into their own this season — reducing condensation, preventing mold, reducing heating costs and more. Here's how to choose an appropriate model. | Continue reading
At just £3.99 a month, this UK-only Disney+ streaming deal is a must-get, giving you access to binge-worthy shows like Ghost Elephants, Expedition Everest, Secrets of the Whales and more. | Continue reading
Mars may have been a "blue planet" with an ocean the size of today's Arctic Ocean, a new study suggests. | Continue reading
Scientists are developing a "sponge" that can soak up pain signals in the body before they reach the brain, potentially offering an alternative to painkillers. | Continue reading
An incoming Arctic blast will send temperatures plunging and trigger a massive and long-lasting winter storm. But will it trees explode? | Continue reading
An ancient DNA analysis of a 5,500-year-old human skeleton reveals that an ancestor of the bacterium that causes syphilis was present in the Americas at least 3,000 years earlier than previously thought. | Continue reading
The pill version of Wegovy seems to work just as well as the injectable form, but there are some key differences between the two formulations, experts say. | Continue reading
EPFL's robotic appendage features fingers that bend both ways and is designed to retrieve objects from spaces too hazardous for human hands. | Continue reading
Struggling with your New Year’s fitness resolutions? Do not give up just yet. Here are 6 expert tips on how to successfully form and maintain new habits. | Continue reading
Though it has fewer bells and whistles than its Sega Toys siblings, the Homestar Classic is still one of the best star projectors on the market. | Continue reading
Flawed assumptions about water demand mean suppliers in California overestimated future demand by an average of 74% over 20 years — positive news for the drought-embattled state. | Continue reading
Astronomers found evidence that dark matter and neutrinos may interact, hinting at a "fundamental breakthrough" that challenges our understanding of how the universe evolved. | Continue reading
Mice that experience the real world may be better models for human mental health conditions, compared with lab mice that never leave their cages, a study hints. | Continue reading
Archaeologists have unearthed tombs and a shrine dedicated to Hercules from the time of the Roman Republic. | Continue reading
Experts have reacted to a viral video of a coyote swimming to Alcatraz Island in what is a surprising first for the San Francisco Bay Area. | Continue reading
ESA's Proba-3 mission, made up of twin spacecraft capable of aligning to create artificial eclipses, has captured "rare" footage of three solar prominences erupting from the sun's mysteriously hot atmosphere. | Continue reading
An expedition off the coast of Massachusetts has confirmed the existence of a freshwater reservoir beneath the seafloor. Now, scientists are starting to understand when and how it formed. | Continue reading
The hand stencil is more than 1,000 years older than the previous earliest evidence of rock art. | Continue reading
A fossil jaw of a distant human relative was discovered much farther north than previously thought possible, revealing new information about diversity in human evolution. | Continue reading
Enjoy the wonders of the night sky at home and save 39% on the Pococo Galaxy that we recommend. It delivers bright, high-resolution projections that rival more expensive products. | Continue reading
We gave Apple's over-ear headphones five out of five stars and found it gave outstanding sound quality and excellent noise-canceling modes. | Continue reading
A reasonable price tag, solid build and seriously impressive projections make the Hommkiety Galaxy Projector one of the best star projectors on the market. | Continue reading
A woman developed psychosis, and her symptoms escalated rapidly, prompting clinicians to retrace the events leading up to her hospitalization. | Continue reading
A mouse study suggests estrogen may increase gut pain by activating specific cells, offering hints to why IBS is more common in women than in men. | Continue reading
Scientists saw an inactive black hole 'reawaken' from a 100-million-year nap with fire and fury. | Continue reading
Combining small improvements to several areas of well-being could lead to bigger health gains than improving just one in isolation, a new study suggests. | Continue reading
An extremely early Type II supernova explosion, named after the Titan goddess of dawn in Greek mythology, occurred just 1 billion years after the Big Bang. | Continue reading
Earth's magnetic field was struck by a "severe" solar storm yesterday (Jan. 19), triggering vibrant auroras in the U.S. and large parts of Europe. The storm broke a record that had stood for more than two decades. | Continue reading
People with color blindness may be less able to spot an early sign of bladder cancer, making them likelier to be diagnosed later, a study suggests. | Continue reading
Divers have unearthed the largest cog shipwreck ever discovered in a strait off Denmark, signalling a period of economic development in medieval Europe. | Continue reading
The Suunto Vertical 2 smartwatch proves to be a great alternative to the Garmin Fenix 8. Durable yet surprisingly stylish, it is very functional in the outdoors and more reasonably priced. | Continue reading
Archaeologists in Germany have discovered four Roman marching camps and around 1,500 artifacts, including coins and shoe nails, dating to the third century. | Continue reading
A 2020 satellite photo shows the immense power of 7-story waves crashing along the Portuguese coast. Later the same day, a surfer rode a 101-foot-tall wave at Nazaré, setting a new world record. | Continue reading
As AI-generated images and videos become more common, Indigenous people are increasingly concerned about digital forms of cultural appropriation and blackface. | Continue reading
A pet cow in Austria started using a broom to scratch herself — the first ever documented case of bovine tool use. | Continue reading
The 1,400 year-old "sand burials" of two people and a horse were found near a nuclear power plant construction site in the U.K. | Continue reading
The powerhouse HP Omen Max 16 packs a serious punch and can handle intensive tasks with ease. But this power has its downsides. | Continue reading
In 2025, the ocean absorbed an extra 23 zettajoules of heat energy in 2025, breaking the ocean heat content record for the ninth consecutive year. | Continue reading
A novel biochemical analysis of a Renaissance medical text has successfully recovered centuries-old proteins that might be from lizards and hippos. | Continue reading
A budget fitness watch that prioritizes personalization for optimum ease of use. | Continue reading
The unique bronze-and-gold Nebra Sky Disc appears to represent what the night sky looked like more than three millennia ago. | Continue reading
The James Webb Space Telescope snapped its sharpest image of the area around a black hole, solving a long-standing galactic mystery. | Continue reading
Astronomers have confirmed the earliest barred spiral galaxy in the universe, a Milky-Way-like structure that existed just 2 billion years after the Big Bang. | Continue reading