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JWST spies frigid alien world on bizarre orbit: 'One of the coldest, oldest and faintest planets that we've imaged to date'

Sharmila Kuthunur . published 18 June 25

The James Webb Space Telescope has notched another milestone, capturing a direct image of one of the coldest and oldest known exoplanets.

Two robots fight in a boxing match

China pits rival humanoids against each other in world's first 'robot boxing tournament'

Rory Bathgate published 18 June 25

Unitree's combat robots can punch and kick while keeping their balance, but they are controlled by humans — for now.

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A woman started eating foam from her chair while receiving dialysis

Nicoletta Lanese published 18 June 25

A woman on dialysis experienced a lot of fluid buildup between appointments and developed an unusual eating habit in an attempt to counter it.

an illustration of radio waves against a purple smoky background

Mysterious deep-space radio signals reveal location of the universe's 'missing matter'

Skyler Ware published 17 June 25

Much of the universe's regular "baryonic" matter is spread through intergalactic space and in diffuse halos around galaxies, researchers proposed after studying the behavior of fast radio bursts emitted from deep space.

an image with four glowing orange blobs and a geometric design in the middle

'Artificial intelligence is not a miracle cure': Nobel laureate raises questions about AI-generated image of black hole spinning at the heart of our galaxy

Joanna Thompson published 17 June 25

Researchers have used an AI model to create a new image of the black hole at the center of our galaxy. But some experts are skeptical of the results.

A satellite photo of a large orange dust cloud over the ocean along the coast of West Africa

Giant 'Saharan dust' plume swirls around Africa a week before it hit Florida — Earth from space

Harry Baker published 17 June 25

Earth from space A recent satellite photo captured a giant comma-shaped cloud of "Saharan dust" being blown above the Atlantic Ocean. The hazy mass hit North America a week later.

a human skeleton in a grave — Viking Age woman was buried with her dog in an elaborate 'boat grave,' excavations reveal Researchers think the Viking Age boat burial of a woman and her pooch in Norway dates to between A.D. 900 and 950.

an image of many galaxies, some marked by white diamonds — James Webb telescope spots tiny galaxies that may have transformed the universe The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed dozens of tiny, distant galaxies piercing the fog of the cosmic dark age in the first billion years after the Big Bang.

A digital render of a hurricane on a computer screen — Hurricanes and sandstorms can be forecast 5,000 times faster thanks to new Microsoft AI model Microsoft's Aurora AI beat existing systems in predicting weather conditions over a 14-day period in 91% of cases, including hurricanes, sandstorms and ocean swells.

an image of the silhouette of Pluto glowing blue — James Webb telescope discovers 'a new kind of climate' on Pluto, unlike anything else in our solar system New James Webb Space Telescope data reveal Pluto's high-altitude haze is a key driver of the climate on the dwarf planet, offering clues to Earth's ancient atmosphere.

a microscope image of tiny orange and black shards — Apollo astronauts discovered the moon is covered in tiny orange glass beads. Now we finally know why. Tiny, orange glass beads discovered on the moon during the Apollo era may reveal an untold history of lunar volcanism.

a collection of metal Viking artifacts including a cross-shaped pendant — 1,000-year-old Viking Age hoard has a pendant that may be a cross or Thor's hammer A metal detectorist in Germany has unearthed an Early Middle Ages hoard that contains 200 artifacts, including a pendant that may be a cross or an unfinished Thor's hammer.

a large flock of geese flying through the sky — How do migrating birds know where they're going? To navigate the skies, birds rely on a complex sensory tool kit.

Planet Earth

Aerial photo of an industrial conveyor belt moving slag at steel mill in Scunthorpe in England.

Industrial waste is turning into a new type of rock at 'unprecedented' speed, new study finds

By Sascha Pare published 17 June 25

Samples from slag cliffs in England reveal industrial waste products can turn into rock in less than four decades, challenging assumptions about how rocks form.

Why is the Pacific Ocean so big?

By Charles Q. Choi published 16 June 25

Look at any world map and you'll see that the Pacific is the largest ocean. But how did it get so big?

Rivers & Oceans

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Mysterious deep-space radio signals reveal location of the universe's 'missing matter'
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Giant 'Saharan dust' plume swirls around Africa a week before it hit Florida — Earth from space

Space

An illustration of distant supernova impacting Earth

Supernovas may have triggered life-threatening changes in ancient Earth's climate. Scientists say it could happen again

By Robert Lea Partner Content Created With Space. published 17 June 25

Ancient supernovas may have blasted Earth with powerful radiation, causing dramatic changes in our climate, and could do so again, posing a threat to life.

James Webb telescope ups the odds that 'city-killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 will hit the moon in 2032

By Brandon Specktor published 16 June 25

The James Webb Space Telescope has taken another look at the potential "city-killer" asteroid 2024 YR4 and found its chances of hitting the moon in December 2032 have increased to 4.3%.

archaeology

Tarkhan Dress: World's oldest known outfit was worn to an ancient Egyptian funeral 5,000 years ago

By Kristina Killgrove published 16 June 25

The world's oldest known dress is a simple V-necked garment that was overlooked as rags for decades.

Ancient Egyptians

How long would it take for humans to go extinct if we stopped having babies?

By Michael A. Little published 14 June 25

Opinion Even though there are 8 billion people on Earth today, a catastrophe could send that number much lower within a few decades.

World of science

Health

Our expert reviewer testing the Renpho Elis 1 smart scale

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

By Maddy Biddulph, Anna Gora last updated 18 June 25

BUYING GUIDE These are the best smart scales to buy in every category, from Withings Body and Garmin Index S2 to Renpho Elis 1.

Urevo SpaceWalk E4W under-desk treadmill, a view from above

Urevo SpaceWalk E4W under-desk treadmill review: A worthy addition to your home office

By Anna Gora published 17 June 25

Reviews Compact, stylish and smart-enabled, the Urevo SpaceWalk E4W walking pad is an affordable way to hit your step goals in the comfort of your own home.

Common parasite decapitates human sperm

By Bill Sullivan published 15 June 25

If you've handled cat litter or eaten raw meat or unwashed produce, there’s a chance you might have a permanent toxoplasmosis infection spread throughout your body.

Fertility, Pregnancy & Birth

Animals

'Statistically, that shouldn’t have happened': Something very weird occurred in the ocean after the dinosaur-killing asteroid hit

By Stewart Edie published 15 June 25

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.

Extinct species

Southern cassowary: The giant prehistoric bird with dinosaur feet

By Hannah Osborne published 14 June 25

These large, flightless birds have powerful, muscular legs and tough, prehistoric-looking feet with claws that can deliver a powerful blow.

14,000-year-old ice age 'puppies' were actually wolf sisters that dined on woolly rhino for last meal

By Kristina Killgrove published 14 June 25

A pair of canines found in Siberian permafrost were wolf sisters that died shortly after eating.

Human Behavior

Strikingly simple 'dial' in the brain may help it distinguish imagination from reality

By Payal Dhar published 12 June 25

Activity levels in a specific region of the brain predict whether we think something is real, irrespective of whether we've seen it or imagined it.

People's mental health often improves after weight-loss surgery. A study pinpoints the real reason why.

By Marianne Guenot published 10 June 25

Feeling less stigma — not losing weight — was linked to better mental health and eating behaviors after bariatric surgery.

Young couple practicing yoga in a summer park.

Your moral compass is tied to how in tune you are with your body, study hints

By Skyler Ware published 28 May 25

A recent study draws a connection between people's bodily awareness and how they find solutions to moral dilemmas.

Physics & Mathematics

'Alien's language' problem that stumped mathematicians for decades may finally be close to a solution

By Joanna Thompson published 4 June 25

The Inter-universal Teichmüller Theory, an infamous proof that has confounded mathematicians for over a decade, has been partially solved.

'Neutron lifetime puzzle' may have a new solution

By Andrey Feldman published 31 May 25

A type of hydrogen that doesn't interact with light could explain how long neutrons live and reveal the identity of the universe's dark matter, according to a new theory.

Physics & Mathematics

Why isn’t an atom’s nucleus round?

By Victoria Atkinson published 31 May 25

The nuclei of atoms are often portrayed as round in textbooks, but it turns out they're rarely spherical.

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

The best thermal binoculars

Best thermal binoculars: Observe nocturnal wildlife after dark

By Matt Morris published 17 June 25

We've rounded up the best thermal imaging binoculars ahead of Prime Day that enable you to see wildlife and humans in the dark.

Suri electric toothbrush being tested by our reviewer

Best electric toothbrushes 2025: Tried and tested

By Joanne Lewsley, Anna Gora last updated 16 June 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.

This EV battery fully recharges in just 18 seconds — and it just got the green light for mass production

By Skyler Ware published 16 June 25

The British VarEVolt battery has been granted the certification needed so it can be manufactured on a large scale, meaning more EV makers can use them in their cars.

Electric Vehicles

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