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Swarm of 'hidden' asteroids around Venus could threaten Earth

Harry Baker published 4 June 25

A new study suggests that unidentified "co-orbital asteroids" around Venus may have the capacity to impact our planet in the future, with potentially devastating consequences. However, there is no immediate threat.

An aerial photograph of a crop circle design

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

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.

An illustration of a red human heart on a black background

A rare genetic disease stained a woman's heart black

Nicoletta Lanese published 4 June 25

An older woman had a relatively common heart problem, but it had a very rare cause.

A photograph of the Mount Etna eruption ash cloud rising above Catania.

Mount Etna eruption in images: See Europe's largest active volcano blow from different angles

Patrick Pester last updated 4 June 25

The latest Mount Etna eruption triggered an avalanche of volcanic material and sent ash miles into the air. Spectacular photos and videos capture the eruption of Europe's largest active volcano.

An illustration of a robot with abstract red lines

'Foolhardy at best, and deceptive and dangerous at worst': Don't believe the hype — here's why artificial general intelligence isn't what the billionaires tell you it is

Alex Hanna, Emily M. Bender published 4 June 25

"Unfortunately, the goal of creating artificial general intelligence isn’t just a project that lives as a hypothetical in scientific papers. There’s real money invested in this work, much of it coming from venture capitalists."

A still from a video of a cockatoo drinking from a water fountain at a park while two other cockatoos wait on a fence

Australian 'trash parrots' have now developed a local 'drinking tradition'

Olivia Ferrari published 3 June 25

Wild cockatoos in Western Sydney have learned to drink from water fountains — choosing to drink from them even if they have to queue.

An artist's rendering comparing a cold, dry Martian environment on the left with an earlier version of the environment on the right that contained liquid water — Solar 'cannonballs' may have stripped Mars of its water, study reveals After nearly a decade in orbit, NASA's MAVEN spacecraft has, for the first time, directly observed the process that scientists had long suspected was responsible for stripping Mars of its atmosphere.

An artist's concept of a feeding supermassive black hole with a jet streaming outward at nearly the speed of light. — Facing steep funding cuts, scientists propose using black holes as particle colliders New calculations have revealed that the super-energetic jets produced by spinning black holes could be a source for elusive dark matter particles.

closeup spacecraft photo of jupiter, showing its dark and light cloud bands — Trump's 2026 budget would slash NASA funding by 24% and its workforce by nearly one third The Trump administration's 2026 budget request cuts NASA funding by $6 billion, which would lead to the cancellation of Mars sample-return and other high-profile missions.

An eight-braided arm-ring made of gold rods. It's been cut, so it's open at the end is is resting on a clear plastic stand. — Braided gold Viking arm-ring discovered by amateur metal detectorist on Isle of Man Around 1,000 years ago, this Viking Age arm-ring from the Isle of Man was likely used not only to display its owner's wealth but also to serve as currency in financial transactions.

Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite image of the Dickson Fjord in East Greenland with the observed sea-surface height measurements from the SWOT satellite of the Earth-shaking wave on October 11th overlaid. — Mysterious 'mega-tsunamis' that shook the entire world for 9 days revealed by satellite A new satellite has captured the first direct evidence of a mysterious nine-day seismic signal that shook the world in 2023.

An illustration of a cluster of satellites orbiting the Earth — 'No radio astronomy from the ground would be possible anymore': Satellite mega-swarms are blinding us to the cosmos — and a critical 'inflection point' is approaching Invisible radiation leaking out of private satellites, like SpaceX's Starlink spacecraft, is disrupting radio astronomers' ability to detect important signals from across the universe. If left unchecked, we could reach an "inflection point" beyond which we can no longer properly study the cosmos, researchers warn.

a frozen grave with a skeleton in it is carried in a box by an archaeologist — Blue-eyed 'Ice Prince' toddler was buried with a sword and a piglet 1,350 years ago in Bavaria The "Ice Prince" burial sheds light on a toddler from a wealthy family who lived around 1,350 years ago in Bavaria, Germany.

Planet Earth

A satellite photo of a hill that looks like a pair of pink lips in the desert

The mysterious hill in Sudan that looks like 'landlocked lips'

By Harry Baker published 3 June 25

Earth from space A 2012 Google Earth photo captured a hill formation in Sudan that bears a striking resemblance to human lips. Not much is known about the unusual landmark, but researchers have guessed how it formed.

Earth from space

'It's like trying to grow a tree in an oven': Gold mining is sucking the Amazon rainforest dry

By María de los Ángeles Orfila published 2 June 25

Gold mining in the Amazon removes so much water from the ground that it's too hot and dry for seedlings to survive.

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Space

'Strawberry Moon' 2025: June's full moon is about to break an annual record

By Jamie Carter published 2 June 25

June's full 'Strawberry Moon' will be at its fullest on Wednesday, June 11, but the best time to see it will be at dusk on Tuesday, June 10.

An illustration of a spiral galaxy approaching the band of the Milky Way in Earth's sky

Catastrophic collision between Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies may not happen after all, new study hints

By Ben Turner last updated 2 June 25

Astronomers have long predicted that a collision between our galaxy and nearby Andromeda could be inevitable, but new calculations suggest this may be an over exaggeration.

archaeology

Prosciutto di Portici: A portable sundial that looks like a pork leg — and it was likely owned by Julius Caesar's father-in-law before Mount Vesuvius erupted

By Kristina Killgrove published 2 June 25

This small bronze sundial was a portable way of telling time, but it may have made you hungry.

Avast, matey! 5 of the biggest pirate hauls in history

By Owen Jarus published 1 June 25

Take a look at five of the biggest treasures that pirates have ever plundered.

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Health

Oclean X Ultra S electric toothbrush being tested by our reviewer

Oclean X Ultra S review: The first talking electric toothbrush

By Anna Gora published 4 June 25

Reviews The Oclean X Ultra S electric toothbrush takes real-time brushing feedback to a new level, but its customizable features and long battery life impressed us even more.

Weed may be bad for your heart, whether you smoke or consume edibles

By Lauren Schneider published 3 June 25

Smoking cannabis and consuming THC edibles are both linked to impaired blood vessel dilation, possibly through separate mechanisms, a study finds.

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Best humidifiers 2025: Banish dry air from your home

By Sarah Finley last updated 3 June 25

Buying Guide These are the best humidifiers you can buy in every category, from Dyson AM10 and Levoit LV600HH to HoMedics TotalComfort Deluxe.

Animals

Cats recognize familiar BO and can spot strangers from the stink of their armpits and toes

By Patrick Pester published 2 June 25

Researchers have found that cats spend longer sniffing a stranger's odor than their owner's odor, suggesting they can distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar humans from scent alone.

The dead python underneath twigs, leaves and other debris.

Florida bobcat bites the head off of 13-foot Burmese python in the Everglades

By Skyler Ware published 2 June 25

Wildlife experts believe that predators native to the Everglades are beginning to fight back against the invasive species of snake.

What's the difference between a leopard and a jaguar?

By Emma Bryce published 1 June 25

Look closely at the spots to tell leopards from jaguars: there's a subtle clue.

Human Behavior

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.

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.'

Physics & Mathematics

'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

Physicists force atoms into state of quantum 'hyper-entanglement' using tweezers made of laser light

By Alan Bradley published 30 May 25

By controlling individual atoms, researchers have demonstrated a way to turn previously unwanted atomic motion into an advantage.

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

Celestron SkyMaster 25x100

Celestron SkyMaster 25x100 binocular review

By Matt Morris published 4 June 25

With a massive 100mm objective lens and 25x magnification, the Celestron SkyMaster 25x100 binoculars are ideal for stargazing and tripod-based observations.

Swarovski AX Visio 10x32

Swarovski Optik AX Visio 10x32 smart binocular review

By Gavin Stoker published 3 June 25

Can a claim to be the world’s first artificial intelligence-enabled smart binocular justify the premium being charged for the Swarovski Optix AX Visio 10x32 over a fully analog alternative?

An artis's illustration of a malkevolent AI interacting with a child.

Replika AI chatbot is sexually harassing users, including minors, new study claims

By Drew Turney published 2 June 25

User reviews of Replika, a popular AI companion, report they had been victims of sexual harassment. And some of those users claim to be minors, according to a new study.

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