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hands that are wrinkled from water

Your fingers 'prune' the exact same way each time, study suggests

Jess Thomson published 14 May 25

The wrinkled, raisin-like patterns you get on your fingers after a long bath form the same patterns every time, new research suggests.

Stone-lined tomb.

4,000-year-old stone-lined burial discovered in Tangier

Owen Jarus published 14 May 25

Archaeologists working in the Tangier Peninsula, in northwest Morocco, have discovered ancient cemeteries, rock art and standing stones.

An active fumerole in Iceland spews hydrogen sulfide gas.

Scientists think a hidden source of clean energy could power Earth for 170,000 years — and they've figured out the 'recipe' to find it

Sascha Pare published 14 May 25

Researchers have compiled a list of "ingredients" that could help resource exploration companies locate huge reservoirs of clean hydrogen, a critical element in the transition away from fossil fuels.

Diagram of the mud waves found in the sediment.

Gigantic 'mud waves' buried deep beneath the ocean floor reveal dramatic formation of Atlantic when Africa and South America finally split

Stephanie Pappas published 14 May 25

Enormous "mud waves" buried under the Atlantic seabed formed 117 million years ago as the Atlantic Ocean opened up.

A woman exercising on a rowing machine while observing her workout stats on an adjacent monitor

How to choose a rowing machine, according to the experts

Anna Gora published 14 May 25

Buying guides Everything you need to know about choosing a rowing machine, from picking the right design and type of resistance to deciding whether to invest in fitness app subscriptions.

person using binoculars to look at the stars

9 best things to see in the night sky with binoculars: May to July 2025

Jamie Carter published 14 May 25

Explore the wonders of the Northern Hemisphere's night sky with our guide to the best celestial sights you can observe with binoculars between May and July.

A satellite photo of an island with a giant river of orange lava — 'River of fire' unleashes toxic gases as eruption destroys town in La Palma A 2021 satellite image shows destructive lava flows burning through a residential area in the Canary Islands as molten rock spilled into the sea and unleashed surprising levels of volcanic gas.

Earth from space

Screen-capture of a home security camera facing a front porch during an earthquake. — First-of-its-kind video captures the terrifying moment the ground tore apart during major Myanmar earthquake A security camera near Thazi, Myanmar, captured the earth cracking during a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in March.

An aerial photo of mountains rising out of Antarctica snowy and icy landscape, as seen from NASA's Operation IceBridge research aircraft. — NASA satellites show Antarctica has gained ice despite rising global temperatures. How is that possible? An abrupt change in Antarctica has caused the continent to gain ice. But this increase, documented in NASA satellite data, is a temporary anomaly rather than an indication that global warming has reversed, scientists say.

A tree is silhouetted against the full completed Annular Solar Eclipse on October 14, 2023 in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. — 'This should not be published': Scientists cast doubt on study claiming trees 'talk' before solar eclipses Claims that spruce trees synchronize their responses to a solar eclipse were widely reported recently — but many researchers are sceptical of the results.

an illustration of a base on the moon — China signs deal with Russia to build a power plant on the moon — potentially leaving the US in the dust A new memorandum has firmed up China and Russia's intent to lead the construction of a new lunar base to be completed by 2036, as NASA talks about scaling back its own lunar ambitions.

an illustration of a woman lying down in a grave with weapons behind her — 'If it was a man, we would say that's a warrior's grave': Weapon-filled burials are shaking up what we know about women's role in Viking society New research is finding that some women in Viking Age Scandinavia were buried with war-grade weapons. Experts are divided about what that means.

Circular alignment of stones in the center of an image full of stones — 'Ultimate adventure story': Submerged stone circles reveal perilous migration of prehistoric people to far northern Scotland 11,000 years ago Stone tools and stone circles discovered in coastal Scotland show that prehistoric people settled farther north than anyone previously believed.

Planet Earth

Tunnel view of Yosemite National Park.

Yosemite's ultra-deep canyon may have been carved in part by a ghost volcano and river, provocative research suggests

By Stephanie Pappas published 12 May 25

A river that drained the slopes of a now-vanished volcano may have carved Yosemite Valley's depths during the last 10 million years.

A scuba diver descends down a deep ocean reef wall into the abyss.

Only 0.001% of deep ocean has ever been explored by humans — an area equal to the size of Rhode Island

By Jess Thomson published 12 May 25

Despite the deep ocean floor coating some 66% of our planet's surface, we haven't explored 99.999% of it, study finds.

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4,000-year-old stone-lined burial discovered in Tangier
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Benro Rhino Carbon Fiber Series Two tripod review
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Scientists think a hidden source of clean energy could power Earth for 170,000 years — and they've figured out the 'recipe' to find it
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Gigantic 'mud waves' buried deep beneath the ocean floor reveal dramatic formation of Atlantic when Africa and South America finally split
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How to choose a rowing machine, according to the experts

Space

The Milky Way will be visible across the US this month. Here's how to get the best views.

By Jamie Carter published 13 May 25

For those in midlatitudes of the Northern Hemisphere, the arc of our galaxy becomes easier to see in May. Here's when and where to look.

A composite image of the rings on Saturn, Uranus and Jupiter

Which planets have rings?

By Briley Lewis published 13 May 25

Does Jupiter have rings? How about Uranus? Here's everything you need to know about which planets have rings.

archaeology

Viking DNA helps reveal when HIV-fighting gene mutation emerged: 9,000 years ago near the Black Sea

By Kristina Killgrove published 12 May 25

A study of more than 3,000 genomes has traced a gene mutation that confers HIV resistance to a person who lived near the Black Sea around 7000 B.C.

Remains of the Heroon, a small temple built for the burial cluster of Philip II at the Museum of the Royal Tombs inside the Great Tumulus of Aigai (Aegae)

Famous tomb said to hold Alexander the Great's father actually contains younger man, a woman and 6 babies, study finds

By Owen Jarus published 12 May 25

Ancient human remains in a famous Greek tomb can't be Alexander the Great's father after all, a scientific analysis reveals.

World of science

Health

Morento MR5866 Smart Air Purifier being tested by our reviewer

Best air purifiers for allergies 2025: Breathe easy this spring

By Molly Cleary, Anna Gora last updated 14 May 25

BUYING GUIDE These are the best air purifiers for allergies you can buy in every category, from Levoit Core 600S and Molekule Air Pro to RabbitAir A3.

A woman heard a 'pop' during pilates class. Her spine had sprung a leak.

By Mindy Weisberger published 14 May 25

A woman developed awful headaches after a pilates class, and their underlying cause was very unusual.

Image shows a woman standing on a smart scale with exercise equipment in the background

Best smart scales 2025: Track body composition in the comfort of your home

By Maddy Biddulph, Anna Gora last updated 13 May 25

BUYING GUIDE These are the best smart scales to buy in every category, from Withings Body to Renpho smart scale.

Animals

Images capturing a starving tiger, fighting bison and pit of vipers honored in environmental photography awards

By Jess Thomson published 11 May 25

Winners and runners-up of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation's 2025 Environmental Photography Award revealed.

a hoatzin bird leaping in the air with blue sky background

Hoatzin: The strange 'stinkbird' born with clawed wings that appears to be an evolutionary 'orphan'

By Lydia Smith published 10 May 25

This weird blue-faced, red-eyed bird smells so bad predators won't eat it.

What's the difference between apes and monkeys?

By Elana Spivack published 10 May 25

Primatologists explain how apes and monkeys differ.

Human Behavior

The constant surveillance of modern life could worsen our brain function in ways we don't fully understand, disturbing studies suggest

By Simon Makin published 11 May 25

We live in an era of constant surveillance. Psychology research shows how this might change how we perceive the world — even unconsciously

Pope Leo XIV stands in papal robes in the middle of two other men on the Vatican loggia

What does the Pope do, anyway?

By Stephanie Pappas, Kristina Killgrove last updated 8 May 25

New pope's schedule will be 'exhausting.'

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.

Physics & Mathematics

When was math invented?

By Tom Metcalfe published 11 May 25

Humans started counting tens of thousands of years ago, but when did they begin figuring out advanced arithmetic, algebra and even calculus?

A photo of the Large Hadron Collider's ALICE detector.

World's largest atom smasher turned lead into gold — and then destroyed it in an instant

By Ben Turner published 9 May 25

The world's largest particle collider produces roughly 89,000 gold nuclei every second, all from smashing lead atoms together at near-light-speed.

Particle Physics

Groundbreaking atomic clock is off by less than 1 second every 100 million years

By Ben Turner published 7 May 25

The National Institute of Standards and Technology's new cesium fountain clock is one of the most precise atomic clocks ever created.

Physics & Mathematics

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.

a deer's breath is visible in the cold air

Why does nearly all life breathe oxygen?

By Harrison Tasoff published 30 March 25

Nitrogen comprises around 78% of Earth's atmosphere, so why do most lifeforms breathe oxygen?

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.

Technology

woman using the benro rhino

Benro Rhino Carbon Fiber Series Two tripod review

By Kimberley Lane published 14 May 25

An all-in-one tripod that boasts high-quality construction, versatility and reliability — you can't go wrong with the Benro Rhino.

Pleased programmer proud of making sentient artificial intelligence ask existential questions.

What is the Turing test?

By Roland Moore-Colyer published 14 May 25

Is the Turing test still relevant in today's AI landscape? The advent of large language models has challenged its importance.

Artificial Intelligence

Suri electric toothbrush being tested by our reviewer

Best electric toothbrushes 2025: For clean teeth and healthy gums

By Joanne Lewsley, Anna Gora last updated 13 May 25

Buying Guide These are the best electric toothbrushes you can buy in every category, from Oral-B Genius X and Bitvae R2 to Waterpik Complete Care 9.0.

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