The enigmatic 'brain microbiome' could play a role in neurological disease
Some research suggests the brain has its own microbiome, but scientists don't know much about it.
By Jamie Carter last updated
What is the summer solstice, and when does it happen? The longest day of the year falls on either June 20 or 21 every year in the Northern Hemisphere. Here's everything you need to know about the science, and timing, of the summer solstice.
By Jamie Carter published
May 2024's full moon, also known as the Flower Moon and the Planting Moon, will be at its fullest on Thursday, May 23. It will also appear bright and full on Wednesday and Friday.
By Jamie Carter published
The Hubble Space Telescope's stunning image of the dusty 'train-wreck' galaxy NGC 4753 reveals what may be one of the greatest optical illusions in the nearby universe.
By Kristen Fischer published
Humans can catch a huge number of diseases from animals, and these can be caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites or fungi.
By Elise Poore published
A stunning photo of the peculiar parasitic plant species, Thismia thaithongiana, wins gold in the Plants and Fungus category of the World Nature Photography Awards.
By Harry Baker published
A group of orcas known to attack boats in southwest Europe have sunk a 50-foot sailing yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar after ripping open its hull. It is the fifth time these killer whales have sent a ship to the seafloor in the last three years.
By Stephanie Pappas published
Human societies that experience downturns do a better job of recovering from later disasters, new research finds.
By Alexander McNamara published
In a new series of comics, where young, female scientists take center stage, MIT's Ritu Raman explains how the format can inspire the next generation of young people into the world of STEM.
By Ben Turner published
Einstein's theory of general relativity is our best description of the universe at large scales, but a new observation that reports a "glitch" in gravity around ancient structures could force it to be modified.
By Victoria Atkinson published
Using a clever laser technique, scientists have squished pairs of atoms closer together than ever before, revealing some truly mind-boggling quantum effects.
By Victoria Atkinson published
Chinese researchers have found a way to make aqueous batteries more energy-dense, by adding bromide to the electrolyte solution
By Kimberley Lane published
Review With rumblings of the next-generation model on the horizon, is the Sony A7 IV still worth buying in 2024?