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A syringe is shown being inserted into a vaccine vial.

2-in-1 COVID-flu vaccine looks promising, but approval could be delayed

Kristel Tjandra published 19 May 25

Late-stage trial data suggest that a new COVID-flu vaccine offers good protection against both infections, but experts expect the shot's approval may be delayed.

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Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer: What to know

Jess Thomson published 19 May 25

Former U.S. President Joe Biden's office announced that he has been diagnosed with "aggressive" prostate cancer, which has spread to his bones. Here's what to know about the disease.

a capuchin monkey with a newborn howler monkey clinging to its back

Capuchins have started abducting newborn howler monkeys in bizarre, deadly fad

Chris Simms published 19 May 25

Young male capuchins have developed a strange trend of acquiring baby howler monkeys. It doesn't end well for the babies.

The fluid battery being pulled by two pairs of hands.

Breakthrough stretchy battery moves like toothpaste and could power pacemakers and hearing aids

Lisa D. Sparks published 19 May 25

This breakthrough in battery power could bring wearable tech, implanted medical devices, and humanoid robots to life.

Fragment of a tapestry in beige and brown colors showing wheels and a dress in red

Oseberg tapestry: Viking Age artwork from a boat burial that may depict the Norse tree of life

Kristina Killgrove published 19 May 25

This tapestry also contains one of the only known depictions of a horned Viking helmet.

The Pantheon in Rome

How is Roman concrete still standing after 2,000 years?

Elana Spivack published 19 May 25

Roman concrete's durability comes from a combination of its ingredients and production methods.

a field of flowers with a starry night sky overhead — May's best stargazing week is about to begin. Here's what to see. This week is the best time in May to view the night sky. Here's everything you can see during May's dark skies, from an upside-down bear to some of the oldest stars in the universe.

The Chang'e 5 return capsule at its landing site in Inner Mongolia, China, on Dec. 17, 2020. — China is sharing priceless moon samples with international partners, but NASA can't be a part of it The Wolf Amendment, a law that prevents bilateral cooperation in space research between the U.S. and China, is preventing U.S. government-funded analysis of the Chang'e 5 moon samples.

Athletic couple weight training in lunge position at health club. — Who needs more exercise: Women or men? Do the benefits of exercise differ by sex? The answer is yes, evidence suggests.

An image of the Large Magellanic Cloud with blue, purple, and pink hues — Space photo of the week: Cotton candy clouds shine in one of Hubble's most beautiful images ever The Large Magellanic Cloud, which is visible only from the Southern Hemisphere, has been caught in the crosshairs of the Hubble Space Telescope.

A woman with long dark hair and blue eyes wears clear-framed glasses and black hoodie with phases of the moon on the front. — NASA celebrated this employee's story of resilience, then tried to scrub it from the internet. Then fired her. "It feels like everything that I worked for has been taken down little by little."

A clock appears from a sea of code. — AI models can't tell time or read a calendar, study reveals Challenges in visual and spatial processing and a deficit in training data have revealed a surprising lack of timekeeping ability in AI systems

an image taken by the PUNCH satellites showing the moon with the sun blocked out by occulters — Eerie NASA image shows eclipsed sun with an extra moon overhead. Yes — it's real. NASA's PUNCH mission, a tiny constellation of four satellites, captured a photo of the moon drifting across the sky through a haze of sunlight. The mission is still undergoing commissioning and is expected to start science operations June 9.

Planet Earth

150,000-year history of Earth's magnetic field reveals clues about the climate when early humans were spreading out of Africa

By Stephanie Pappas published 16 May 25

The record sheds light on the climate early humans experienced when they were spreading out of Africa.

A blue house surrounded by flood water in North Beach, Maryland.

The decline of key Atlantic currents is underway, and it's been flooding parts of the US for 20 years

By Sascha Pare published 16 May 25

New research has linked sea level rise and an increase in flooding in the U.S. Northeast over the past 20 years to the breakdown of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC).

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2-in-1 COVID-flu vaccine looks promising in trial — but experts say approval may be delayed
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Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer: What you need to know
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Get a full body workout ahead of Memorial Day weekend with the Yosuda 350 rowing machine, which we think is a great choice and has 33% off at Amazon
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Peak Design 25L Outdoor Backpack review

Space

Starlink

How many satellites orbit Earth?

By Harry Baker last updated 18 May 25

The number of satellites orbiting our planet is rising fast, thanks to private "megaconstellations" that pose various threats to space exploration and astronomy. But how big has the problem already become?

Space Exploration

Our moon may have once been as hellish as Jupiter's super volcanic moon Io

By Nola Taylor Tillman published 17 May 25

The moon spent a few million years as a volcanic wasteland, covered with ongoing eruptions that spewed from mountains and even from the ground itself.

archaeology

'Very rare' African ebony figurines found in 1,500-year-old Christian burials in Israeli desert

By Laura Geggel published 16 May 25

Three 1,500-year-old burials in the Negev desert have pendants of bone and ebony that may depict the deceased individuals' ancestors.

World's oldest star chart may be 2,300 years old and from China — but not everyone agrees

By Joanna Thompson published 15 May 25

Is the Star Manual of Master Shi the oldest known astronomical catalog? Experts are divided.

World of science

Health

Xiaomi Smart Band 9 being worn by our reviewer

Best budget fitness trackers 2025: Cheap but mighty

By Maddy Biddulph, Anna Gora last updated 19 May 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.

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Get a full body workout ahead of Memorial Day weekend with the Yosuda 350 rowing machine, which we think is a great choice and has 33% off at Amazon

By Paul Brett published 19 May 25

Deal Memorial Day rowing machine deal: 33% cheaper, Yosuda is renowned for producing some of the best exercise equipment around, and its 350 rowing machine is no different, with plenty of attractive features.

Dyson Purifier Cool PC1 being tested by our reviewer

Dyson Purifier Cool PC1 (TP11) review: A summer must-have or an overpriced fan?

By Anna Gora published 16 May 25

Reviews The Dyson Purifier Cool PC1 is a great fan-air purifier combo, but it lacks the 'wow' factor that would justify its high price.

Animals

A scaly-foot snail on a black background.

Scaly-foot snail: The armor-plated hermaphrodite with a giant heart that lives near scalding deep-sea volcanoes and never eats

By Mindy Weisberger published 17 May 25

Also known as "volcano snails," these gastropods grow a suit of metal-enriched scaly armor and have an enormous heart, which helps them survive in oxygen-poor water in the deep ocean.

A desert-adapted elephant calf (Loxodonta africana) sitting on its hind legs.

Why do elephants have big ears?

By Sara Hashemi published 17 May 25

Elephants have the largest ears in the animal kingdom, and there's a practical reason for that.

Living lunch box? Iceland orcas are unexpectedly swimming with baby pilot whales, but it's unclear why.

By Marina Wang published 16 May 25

Newborn pilot whales have been spotted mysteriously swimming among pods of orcas. Scientists are trying to puzzle out how the pilot whale calves got there and what happened to them.

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

Physicists take step toward a 'theory of everything'

By Andrey Feldman published 15 May 25

A new physics paper takes a step toward creating a long-sought "theory of everything" by uniting gravity with the quantum world. However, the new theory remains far from being proven observationally.

Quantum Physics

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

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 wearing the peak design outdoor backpack in a nature reserve

Peak Design 25L Outdoor Backpack review

By Kimberley Lane published 19 May 25

The Peak Design Outdoor Backpack has a lot of potential — it's insanely customizable and versatile, but for us, it wasn't a perfect fit.

woman wearing the peak design sling bag at a coastal location

Peak Design 7L Outdoor Sling Bag: Ideal for outdoor adventures

By Kimberley Lane published 18 May 25

One of the most comfortable bags we've ever used. This sling bag from Peak Design's new range is lightweight, practical and perfect for outdoor types — but how suitable is it for photographers?

celestron nature dx 8x42

Celestron Nature DX 8x42 binocular review

By Matt Morris published 17 May 25

Does 8x magnification cut it for both stargazing and wildlife spotting, or is it just too small for either activity?

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