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Sir David Attenborough opens the Turner and the Thames, Five paintings at the artists house in Twickenham on January 10, 2020 in London, England.

9 surprising facts about David Attenborough as he turns 99

Lydia Smith published 7 May 25

Happy birthday! British naturalist David Attenborough celebrates his 99th birthday on May 8, 2025. Here are some incredible facts about the iconic broadcaster.

A futuristic glowing quantum computer unit, 3d render.

Quantum computing: Facts about the ultra-powerful computers that use quantum mechanics

Peter Ray Allison last updated 7 May 25

Discover interesting facts about quantum computers, how they differ from classical computers, and what sort of fields they'll be used in.

A series of stacked human skulls lie face-down in the mud at the bottom of a cave

Chopped-up skulls found in Maya 'blood cave' were a ritual offering for a good harvest, archaeologists suggest

Kristina Killgrove published 7 May 25

Archaeologists working at the Cueva de Sangre site in Guatemala have discovered an unusual ancient Maya ritual.

The space balloon

Giant NASA science balloon completes trip around the world in 16 days

Sharmila Kuthunur published 7 May 25

NASA's massive super-pressure balloon has completed a 16-day trip around the Southern Hemisphere — a milestone in high-altitude flight and atmospheric research.

A gold raven's head with inset garnet eye and a flattened gold ring with triangular garnets sit on a black cloth on a table.

Metal detectorists unearth dazzling Anglo-Saxon gold-and-garnet raven head and ring: 'It's unbelievable — I'm a bit emotional'

Kristina Killgrove published 7 May 25

Metal detectorists in southwest England unearthed the two gold-and-garnet objects from the Anglo-Saxon period in January.

an apocalyptic cityscape with orange sky

Scientists find the best crops to grow during the apocalypse

Jesse Steinmetz published 7 May 25

Sugar beets and spinach are the best vegetables to grow if you live in a temperate, midsize city during a nuclear winter, a new study suggests, while wheat and carrots are recommended for industrial production on the outskirts of town.

Illustration of a T. rex in a desert-like landscape. — T. rex may have evolved in North America after all, scientists say T. rex was previously suspected to have evolved in Asia and migrated to North America, but new research shows that the direct ancestors of this iconic dinosaur may have been the one to make the journey instead.

Large swirls of green seen on the ocean's surface from space — Mysterious substance spotted swirling across the surface of the Baltic Sea This 2018 satellite photo shows an unknown substance swirling across the Gulf of Gdańsk in Poland. Scientists were shocked to later discover what it really was.

Earth from space

an abstract illustration of a clock with swirls of light — Groundbreaking atomic clock is off by less than 1 second every 100 million years The National Institute of Standards and Technology's new cesium fountain clock is one of the most precise atomic clocks ever created.

A photograph taken from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, which shows wave-like patterns inside a Mars crater. — NASA Mars satellite uncovers markings 'like paint dripping down a wall' on Martian surface Wave-like soil patterns on the Martian surface match those found in Earth's cold, mountain regions, which could help scientists better understand the Red Planet's climate history and search for signs of life.

quantum chip. — World's first silicon-based quantum computer is small enough to plug into a regular power socket An Irish startup has created the world's first silicon-based quantum computer — it can still integrate seamlessly with classical computing in data centers.

a firefighter wearing gear stands on a hill looking out at a large wildfire — Kids born today are going to grow up in a hellscape, grim climate study finds Exposure to extreme climate events will increase two to seven times more for those born in 2020 compared with those in 1960, a new study warns.

remains of a bed against a wall — 2,000-year-old bed barricade unearthed in Pompeii house — likely a family's last attempt to escape Vesuvius' eruption In a house in the ruins of Pompeii, archeologists have discovered evidence that a family of four attempted to barricade a door with a bed during Vesuvius's terrible eruption.

Planet Earth

La Niña is dead — what that means for this year's hurricanes and weather

By Evan Howell published 2 May 25

Scientists thought La Niña was coming. It didn't — at least for now. What could that mean for this year's hurricane season, and how might long-term climate change affect El Niño and La Niña patterns?

'The Big One' could rock the Pacific Northwest and fuel sea-level rise and massive flooding

By Stephanie Pappas published 30 April 25

The geology of the Cascadia subduction zone has largely staved off climate-related sea-level rise in the Pacific Northwest, but that could reverse in an instant.

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Chopped-up skulls found in Maya 'blood cave' were a ritual offering for a good harvest, archaeologists suggest
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Giant NASA science balloon completes trip around the world in 16 days
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Metal detectorists unearth dazzling Anglo-Saxon gold-and-garnet raven head and ring: 'It's unbelievable — I'm a bit emotional'
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Scientists find the best crops to grow during the apocalypse
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NASA Mars satellite uncovers markings 'like paint dripping down a wall' on Martian surface

Space

A whole 'population' of minimoons may be lurking near Earth, researchers say

By Nola Taylor Tillman published 7 May 25

The discovery of 2024 PT5, a small, rocky body dubbed a "minimoon" during its discovery last year, hints at a hidden population of lunar fragments traveling near Earth.

Experts alarmed as White House proposes 'largest single-year cut to NASA in American history'

By Monisha Ravisetti published 6 May 25

"It would recklessly slash NASA’s science budget by 47%."

archaeology

Archaeologists unearth tree-lined walkway that led to ancient Egyptian fortress in Sinai Desert

By Owen Jarus published 6 May 25

The ancient Egyptian fortress was in use around 2,000 years ago in the Sinai Desert.

Ancient Egyptians

'Pirate' shipwrecks that sank in 1710 off Costa Rica are actually remains of Danish slave ships

By Jess Thomson published 6 May 25

Two shipwrecks off Costa Rica were long thought to be the remains of pirate ships, but new analyses reveal that they were actually Danish ships that took part in the transatlantic slave trade.

World of science

Health

Shingles vaccine may directly guard against dementia, study hints

By Clarissa Brincat published 5 May 25

The lower incidence of dementia seen in adults who received the shingles vaccine is likely not just a correlation, scientists say, based on new results of an observational study.

Alzheimers & Dementia

Unique genes pinpointed in legendary 'women of the sea' in South Korea

By Kristel Tjandra published 2 May 25

A new study explores the physiology of Jeju Haenyeo, the famous female freedivers in South Korea.

a firefighter wearing gear stands on a hill looking out at a large wildfire

How wildfire smoke hurts the body — and how to protect yourself

By Emily Cooke last updated 2 May 25

Experts lay bare the health effects of breathing in wildfire smoke and the steps that can be taken to reduce one's risk.

Viruses, Infections & Disease

Animals

Pterosaur tracks reveal flying reptiles were comfortable on land, too

By Patrick Pester published 6 May 25

Researchers studying pterosaur tracks have found that ancient flying reptiles became better adapted to life on land during the middle of the Jurassic period and even shared environments with dinosaurs.

three cuttlefish in a tank facing each other

Cuttlefish appear to wave at each other in what researchers think could be a form of communication

By Olivia Ferrari published 2 May 25

Cuttlefish flash patterns and colors on their skin to communicate, and they may wave their tentacles to send visual and vibrational signals, scientists hypothesize.

Dinosaurs might still roam Earth if it weren't for the asteroid, study suggests

By Richard Pallardy published 1 May 25

The dinosaurs were not in decline before the asteroid hit, a new study finds. Instead, poor fossilization conditions and unexposed late Cretaceous rock layers mean they're either not preserved or hard to find.

Human Behavior

People really can communicate with just their eyes, study finds

By Stephanie Pappas published 5 May 25

New research reveals how humans communicate through their gaze.

Lego Ideas Motorized Lighthouse

Best Lego sets for adults 2025: Science, nature & engineering sets for curious minds

By Kim Snaith last updated 13 March 25

From sets celebrating architecture and famous art to clever designs, these are the best Lego sets for adults.

Arts & Entertainment

Science at a crossroads: Dispatches from Friday's 'Stand Up for Science' rallies across the US

By Kristina Killgrove, Nicoletta Lanese published 8 March 25

Our science journalists reported on the Stand Up for Science rallies held in New York City and Raleigh, North Carolina.

Physics & Mathematics

Physicists spot elusive 'free-range' atoms ineracting in space for first time ever

By Joanna Thompson published 6 May 25

Physicists have used a novel technique to observe individual atoms interacting in free space for the first time ever. The new technique confirms a century-old quantum mechanical theory.

Quantum Physics

Mathematicians devise new way to solve devilishly difficult algebra equations

By Joanna Thompson published 2 May 25

Mathematicians have devised a new way to solve higher-order polynomial equations, ushering in a 'dramatic revision of a basic chapter in algebra'.

Mathematicians just solved a 125-year-old problem, uniting 3 theories in physics

By Jack Murtagh published 25 April 25

A breakthrough in Hilbert's sixth problem is a major step in grounding physics in math

Chemistry

A cross-section of the new copper alloy, with the orange dots representing copper atoms, the yellow tantalum atoms, and the blue lithium atoms.

Scientists create ultra-tough copper alloy that is stronger than steel and can withstand temperatures of 1500 F

By Ben Turner published 23 April 25

The new super-strong copper alloy can be used to build better airplanes and spacecraft.

Plastic waste by the ocean

Scientists break down cheap plastic using the air — and turn it into something far more valuable

By Ben Turner published 22 March 25

Scientists developed a new method for breaking down one of the most common plastics to a byproduct that can be upcycled into more valuable materials.

Digital generated image of solar panel with purple -blue reflection.

Nanoparticle breakthrough could bring 'holy grail' of solar power within reach

By Ben Turner published 11 March 25

Digital generated image of solar panel with purple-blue reflection.

Technology

FPV kamikaze drones flying in the sky.

US Air Force wants to develop smarter mini-drones powered by brain-inspired AI chips

By Peter Ray Allison published 6 May 25

Plans are underway to create new AI-powered drones that can fly for much longer than current designs.

Artificial Intelligence

The illustration shows the layers of semiconductor crystal stacked together.

Quantum 'miracle material' can store information in a single dimension thanks to newly discovered magnetic switching

By Peter Ray Allison published 5 May 25

Scientists have developed a method for storing quantum information in a single dimension, thereby reducing decoherence, using chromium sulfide bromide.

Illustration of opening head with binary code

AI is just as overconfident and biased as humans can be, study shows

By Drew Turney published 4 May 25

Irrational tendencies — including the hot hand, base-rate neglect and sunk cost fallacy — commonly show up in AI systems, calling into question how useful they actually are.

Artificial Intelligence

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