
Science news this week: 'Dragon Man's' identity and the universe's 'missing matter'
June 21, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Discover the research changing our understanding of the world
Extraordinary images of our sublime universe
Science questions, answered
A look at the weird and wonderful species that live on our planet
Test your knowledge of everything from space to nature
Unusual case reports from the medical literature
A window onto extraordinary landscapes on Earth
Medical conditions you may never have heard of before
A glimpse into how people lived in the past
Incredible images of our planet from above
Our roundup the biggest discoveries and top science in the news each week
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By Stewart Edie published
Not everything dies in a mass extinction. Sea life recovered in different and surprising ways after the asteroid strike 66 million years ago. Ancient fossils recorded it all.
By Ben Biggs last updated
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By Rachel Crowell published
Using a notion called integer partitions, mathematicians have discovered a new way to detect prime numbers while also connecting two areas of math in an unexpected way
By Ben Turner published
The new super-strong copper alloy can be used to build better airplanes and spacecraft.
By Ben Turner published
Asking AI reasoning models questions in areas such as algebra or philosophy caused carbon dioxide emissions to spike significantly.