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Tourists walk through a museum by a broken statue of Hatshepsut's head

We finally know why Queen Hatshepsut's statues were destroyed in ancient Egypt

Owen Jarus published 23 June 25

Some of the female pharaoh's statues were "ritually deactivated," a new study finds.

Sabine Hyland leans over a tray of frayed knotted strings holding a light

'Deciphering these mysterious strings': How reading the Inca's knotted cords can reveal past droughts and deluges

Sabine Hyland published 23 June 25

Opinion Andean people of the past looked at these strings as a record of the climate, and they studied them to understand patterns.

The night sky shows two spiral galaxies among stars and other astronomical objects.

'Staggering' first images from Vera C. Rubin Observatory show 10 million galaxies — and billions more are on the way

Perri Thaler published 23 June 25

The first "stunning" images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory were released this morning, capturing roughly 10 million galaxies, many of which have never been studied before.

A pair of killer whales, one of which has kelp in its mouth.

Salmon-hat wearing orcas also give each other massages with kelp, scientists discover

Chris Simms published 23 June 25

Orcas have been spotted giving each other rubdowns with kelp tools, rubbing pieces of the seaweed between their bodies.

A long-exposure photo of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in front of a starry sky.

How to see the first images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory on Monday

Perri Thaler last updated 23 June 25

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory shared a "sneak peak" of its first highly-detailed space images this morning, with the full debut of all its new images coming at 11 a.m. EDT on Monday.

A space photograph of the Trifid and Lagoon nebulae taken with the Vera C. Rubin Observatory.

Rubin Observatory releases 'sneak peek' of first images taken with world's largest camera

Patrick Pester published 23 June 25

The world has gotten an early preview of the Rubin Observatory's first images, which include stunning snaps of spiraling galaxies and the Trifid and Lagoon nebulae.

A carved wall panel depicting soldiers swimming, rowing, and leading horses across a river — Assyrian swimmers: 2,900-year-old carving of soldiers using inflatable goat skins to cross a river A carved panel found at Nimrud depicts Assyrian soldiers swimming across a river and using inflatable goat skins as floaties.

Sunrise over the Salma Plateau in Oman. — There's a 'ghost' plume lurking beneath the Middle East — and it might explain how India wound up where it is today Researchers have discovered an unusual plume of magma beneath Oman that may have changed the course of the Indian tectonic plate between 25 million and 40 million years ago.

a close-up of an eagle's eyes — What animal has the best eyesight? When it comes to exceptional eyesight, picking a clear winner is harder than you might think.

AI Technology Concept. Conceptual photo showing a head with a heart symbol and cog wheels with AI labelled inside. — New study claims AI 'understands' emotion better than us Common AI models outperformed humans on emotional intelligence in a recent study, but experts caution us to look beyond the headline.

The ominous Chamaeleon I dark cloud, the nearest star-forming region to Earth, is captured in this image taken with the 570-megapixel Department of Energy-fabricated Dark Energy Camera mounted on the U.S. National Science Foundation Víctor M. Blanco 4-meter Telescope at Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory, a Program of NSF NOIRLab. — Ominous 'Chamaeleon' is hiding a stellar secret: Space photo of the week The Dark Energy Camera captured glowing nebulae in the Chamaeleon I star-forming region, illuminating the dense clouds with newborn starlight.

The San Andreas Fault — The San Andreas Fault: Facts about the crack in California's crust that could unleash the 'Big One' California's San Andreas Fault is capable of triggering a massive earthquake. Here's what to know about this famous location often associated with earthquakes.

an illustration with a flash of red light in the upper corner, which transforms into discs of cloudy rainbow colors, which transform into a view of many galaxies — Did light exist at the beginning of the universe? Was it dark after the Big Bang, or did light shine immediately?

Planet Earth

Ice calving from the fracture zone of a glacier crashes into the ocean in Greenland. Melting of such glacial ice is leading to the warping of Earth's crust.

Humanity could be just 3 years away from crossing a dire climate threshold, report warns

By Ben Turner published 20 June 25

Record carbon emissions mean that the planet's carbon budget could be exceeded in as little as three years, according to a new report.

Close-up of tree roots underground.

Plants have a secret, second set of roots deep underground that scientists didn't know about

By Olivia Ferrari published 20 June 25

A global analysis deep in soil found 20% of plants studied have an unexpected deeper set of roots more than 3 feet underground.

LATEST ARTICLES

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'Deciphering these mysterious strings': How reading the Inca's knotted cords can reveal past droughts and deluges
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'Staggering' first images from Vera C. Rubin Observatory show 10 million galaxies — and billions more are on the way
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Salmon-hat wearing orcas also give each other massages with kelp, scientists discover
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Rubin Observatory releases 'sneak peek' of first images taken with world's largest camera
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New study claims AI 'understands' emotion better than us

Space

A series of colorful panels with dark spots except one panel that has the sun in a green circle

Behold! 1st images of artificial solar eclipse captured by ESA's Proba-3 mission

By Jamie Carter Partner Content Created With Space. published 21 June 25

See the first images of an artificial solar eclipse from ESA's Proba-3 mission.

an image of a swirling galaxy in purple and orange shades

Astronomers capture the most intricate picture of a galaxy in a thousand colors ever seen

By Robert Lea Partner Content Created With Space. published 21 June 25

A stunning new image of the Sculptor Galaxy, located 11 million light-years away, painted in thousands of colors by the VLT, reveals the intricacies of galactic systems.

archaeology

Science news this week: 'Dragon Man's' identity and the universe's 'missing matter'

By Alexander McNamara published 21 June 25

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.

Human Evolution

Women likely ruled in Stone Age China, DNA analysis of 4,500-year-old skeletons reveals

By Kristina Killgrove published 21 June 25

Genetic analysis of 60 people buried in a Stone Age cemetery has revealed two clans headed by women that spanned 10 generations.

World of science

Health

Our reviewer testing the Urevo SpaceWalk E4W treadmill

Best exercise equipment for beginners 2025: Everything you need to start your fitness journey

By Anna Gora last updated 23 June 25

Buying guides This is the best beginner-friendly workout kit you can buy in every category, from Aviron Strong Series rower and Peloton bike to Liforme yoga mat.

Xiaomi Smart Band 9 being worn by our reviewer

Best budget fitness trackers 2025: Cheap but mighty

By Maddy Biddulph, Anna Gora last updated 20 June 25

Buying Guide These are the best budget fitness trackers you can buy in every category, from Fitbit Inspire 3 and Xiaomi Smart Band 9 to Garmin Forerunner 165.

Ketamine may treat depression by 'flattening the brain's hierarchies,' small study suggests

By Jane Palmer published 19 June 25

Ketamine leads to increased communication between areas of the brain that don't typically engage with each other, new research suggests.

Animals

Face of a Bearcat or binturong between leaves of trees.

Binturong: The bearcat that smells like hot buttered popcorn

By Lydia Smith published 21 June 25

Binturongs' popcorn perfume plays a vital role in communication, helping them mark their territory and signal their presence to others in dense tropical rainforests.

A blanding's turtle photographed underwater at White Bear Lake, Minnesota.

Which animals can hold their breath underwater the longest?

By James Price published 21 June 25

Many animals that live in water need to come up to the surface to breathe, but they can still spend impressive lengths of time submerged thanks to a few clever tricks.

Crows: Facts about the clever birds that live all over the world

By Marilyn Perkins, Alina Bradford last updated 18 June 25

Discover interesting facts about how crows remember faces, mimic human speech and more.

Human Behavior

Girl reading books in front of a cartoon space scene

48 best science books for kids and young adults

By Ben Biggs last updated 20 June 25

Looking to inspire the next generation of curious minds? These are our picks of the best popular science books for children of all ages.

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.

Physics & Mathematics

'Dreadful danger for all mankind': Einstein's powerful anti-war letter goes up for auction

By Joanna Thompson published 20 June 25

A fiery letter written by Albert Einstein in 1954 is going to auction. The letter details Einstein's thoughts on his part in developing atomic weapons, and hails Mahatma Gandhi as a political genius.

Physics & Mathematics

Mathematicians discover a completely new way to find prime numbers

By Rachel Crowell published 19 June 25

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

'A bundle of microscopic tornadoes' may be building the cosmic web

By Andrey Feldman published 19 June 25

When invisible dark matter spins, it may form clumps of "vortexes" that stretch across space, forming the cosmic web that links all galaxies, new research proposes.

Particle Physics

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

Your devices feed AI assistants and harvest personal data even if they’re asleep. Here's how to know what you're sharing.

By Christopher Ramezan published 22 June 25

Opinion AI tools that provide information to you also gather lots of information from you and may provide it to third parties.

man photographing microscope specimen with a phone

How to photograph your microscope specimens

By Heather Barker published 21 June 25

How to take still and video images of your favorite specimens: from attaching a camera to choosing a digital camera that photographs directly.

3D illustration of Symbol of an eye , butterflies and mathematical formulas on the subject of AI hallucinations.

AI hallucinates more frequently the more advanced it gets. Is there any way of stopping it?

By Roland Moore-Colyer published 21 June 25

OpenAI's most advanced reasoning model is smarter than ever — but it hallucinates more than previous models, too.

Artificial Intelligence

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