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
Here's everything you need to know to see the moon as it occults, or passes completely in front of, the bright planet Saturn tonight. | Continue reading
Painting your nails is generally considered safe, but the practice does carry a few health concerns that scientists don't fully understand yet. | Continue reading
Scientists have observed an unexpected new behavior in a superconducting material. If physicists can figure out the cause, it could help them to find room-temperature superconductors. | Continue reading
At least two lunar rainbows, including a stunning "double moonbow," have been spotted above the U.S. in the lead-up to the blue supermoon. And there is still a chance to see one of these elusive arches for yourself. | Continue reading
Save $240 on one of the world's most beloved telescopes at Amazon, now cheaper than it was during Prime Day — explore the skies with unbeatable clarity for $1,359. | Continue reading
A new device reacts to rising and falling levels of Parkinson's medication in the body and improves quality of life for some patients. | Continue reading
Scientists use "wet-bulb temperature" to gauge how extreme heat affects the body. But what is it? | Continue reading
This 2014 satellite photo shows a gigantic, multicolor phytoplankton bloom swirling off the coast of Argentina. More recent research has shown that similarly massive algal outbreaks may become less likely in the future thanks to climate change. | Continue reading
The "xMEMS XMC-2400 µCooling" chip aims to keep future smartphones from overheating as they become more powerful. | Continue reading
A team of archaeologists recently excavated the first well-preserved mastodon bones ever found in Iowa, including the prehistoric animal's skull. | Continue reading
A new study helps solve the "final parsec problem" that has made supermassive black hole formation impossible to explain, pointing to a strange form of dark matter as the key. | Continue reading
A 'once in a blue moon' event might not be as infrequent as you think. | Continue reading
Fusarium wilt is threatening the global supply of bananas, but researchers might have found a way to control the disease. | Continue reading
On Aug. 8, NASA scientists may have spotted a record number of sunspots when hundreds of individual spots were estimated to occur within 24 hours. | Continue reading
A metal detectorist found more than a half dozen pieces of silver jewelry while exploring farmland in Denmark. | Continue reading
The 500-year-old compass is a two-pronged metal device that scientists used for precise measurements in cartography, geometry and astronomy. | Continue reading
A small study suggests that people in their 40s and 60s undergo sizable physiological changes that may be connected to age-related illnesses. | Continue reading
Astronomers have long predicted that a collision between our galaxy and nearby Andromeda could be inevitable, but new calculations suggest this may be an over exaggeration. | Continue reading
Scientists have transmitted quantum data and conventional internet data through the same fiber-optic channel for the first time. | Continue reading