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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

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.

a child in a yellow rain jacket holds up a jar with a plant

Plants: Facts about our oxygen providers

Jess Thomson published 9 May 25

Discover interesting facts about why plants are green, if they feel pain, and if they get cancer.

An illustration of a satellite crashing into the ocean after an uncontrolled reentry through Earth's atmosphere

Doomed Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482 could hit Earth tonight. Here's when.

Brandon Specktor published 9 May 25

The failed Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482 could crash to Earth overnight tonight after more than 50 years in the wrong orbit. Here are the latest predictions on the exact time of reentry, and where it could land.

an illustration of a woman lying down in a grave with weapons behind her

'If it was a man, we would say that's a warrior's grave': Weapon-filled burials are shaking up what we know about women's role in Viking society

Laura Geggel published 9 May 25

New research is finding that some women in Viking Age Scandinavia were buried with war-grade weapons. Experts are divided about what that means.

A photograph of downtown Houston, Texas, taken from a drone at sunset.

Satellite study reveals the fastest sinking city in the US

Patrick Pester published 9 May 25

Satellite data revealed that Houston is the fastest-sinking city in the U.S., and that all of the other biggest cities are dropping in at least some areas. Researchers say groundwater extraction is largely to blame for the sink.

lady justice with a circle of neon blue and a dark background

'Murder prediction' algorithms echo some of Stalin's most horrific policies — governments are treading a very dangerous line in perusing them

Akhil Bhardwaj published 9 May 25

Opinion The U.K. government is developing a program that seeks to identify murderers before they commit the ultimate crime. The real-world application of this type of tool will have devastating consequences.

A photograph of a woman waking up and stretching in bed. — Rare genetic mutation lets some people thrive on just 4 hours of shut-eye A newly identified mutation helps super-sleepers get by on just four to six hours of shut-eye per night, while the rest of us need around eight hours. Researchers described the SIK3-N783Y mutation in a new study after testing it on sleep-deprived inbred mice.

A painting of a Viking man on a boat wearing a horned helmet — 7 myths about the Vikings that are (almost) totally false All that you've heard about the Vikings may not be true.

A photo of an Indian woman looking in the mirror — Heat waves may accelerate the aging process Recent studies have found that prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures can be harmful to health – and might even influence aging.

A pedestrial runs down a sidewalk in New York City during a bout of torrential rain. — What's an 'omega block,' and why is it messing with US weather right now? A strange atmospheric pattern known as an "omega block" is preventing the usual eastward progression of weather across the U.S. — but what is this weird block, and when will it go away?

A photograph of the flooding in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, on April 4. — Climate change made April's catastrophic floods worse, report finds A report into April's deadly flooding has found that climate change made the central Mississippi River valley's extreme weather event more likely and more intense.

The coin hoard, amounting to over $340,000, was possibly hidden by people fleeing political persecution. — 'It was deliberately hidden': Gold hoard of nearly 600 coins found in Czech Republic may date to World War II A coin stash worth more than $340,000 could have been hidden in the hills of the Czech Republic during one of the 20th century’s greatest upheavals. Historians are attempting to unravel the mystery.

a wrecked car underwater — 1940s Ford car found on wartime US carrier wreck Researchers think the vehicle was used as a staff car by naval officers during World War II.

Planet Earth

Jellyfish Lake seen from the viewpoint of a camera that is half in the water and half outside. We see dozens of yellow jellyfish in the water.

Jellyfish Lake: Palau's saltwater pool with a toxic bottom and surface waters brimming with millions of jellyfish

By Sascha Pare published 9 May 25

Palau's Jellyfish Lake is home to millions of endemic golden jellies that live in the lake's top layer but never venture below 50 feet, where the water is saturated with poisonous gas.

Rivers & Oceans

an apocalyptic cityscape with orange sky

Scientists find the best crops to grow during the apocalypse

By Jesse Steinmetz published 7 May 25

Sugar beets and spinach are the best vegetables to grow if you live in a temperate, midsize city during a nuclear winter, a new study suggests, while wheat and carrots are recommended for industrial production on the outskirts of town.

LATEST ARTICLES

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Plants: Facts about our oxygen providers
2
Doomed Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482 could hit Earth tonight. Here's when.
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'If it was a man, we would say that's a warrior's grave': Weapon-filled burials are shaking up what we know about women's role in Viking society
4
Satellite study reveals the fastest sinking city in the US
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'Murder prediction' algorithms echo some of Stalin's most horrific policies — governments are treading a very dangerous line in perusing them

Space

Did astronomers just discover the smallest galaxy in the universe?

By Brian Koberlein published 8 May 25

A mysterious cluster of 60 stars may be just another Milky Way star cluster, or it may be one of the smallest galaxies ever seen.

Giant NASA science balloon completes trip around the world in 16 days

By Sharmila Kuthunur published 7 May 25

NASA's massive super-pressure balloon has completed a 16-day trip around the Southern Hemisphere — a milestone in high-altitude flight and atmospheric research.

Space Exploration

archaeology

How do archaeologists figure out the sex of a skeleton?

By Kristina Killgrove published 8 May 25

Archaeologists can estimate a person's sex with 95% accuracy, but many experts are focused on what can be learned about humans outside the male/female gender binary.

Chopped-up skulls found in Maya 'blood cave' were a ritual offering for a good harvest, archaeologists suggest

By Kristina Killgrove published 7 May 25

Archaeologists working at the Cueva de Sangre site in Guatemala have discovered an unusual ancient Maya ritual.

World of science

Health

AI model predicts 'biological age' from selfie — and could help doctors personalize cancer treatments

By Skyler Ware published 9 May 25

A new AI model can deduce a person's biological age using a selfie. Could it be used to guide cancer treatment decisions?

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 on an orange background

Mother's Day smartwatch deal: This Samsung is at its lowest-ever price

By Anna Gora published 9 May 25

Deals The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is now 33% off at Amazon and Best Buy, and the cheapest it has ever been.

Diagnostic dilemma: Botched penile tattoo left man with permanent semi-erection

By Nicoletta Lanese published 7 May 25

A man developed a rare condition after getting a tattoo on his genitals.

Animals

Two young lions (Panthera leo) in the Masai Mara National Park in Kenya.

Big cats quiz: Can you get the lion's share of these questions right?

By Sascha Pare published 9 May 25

How good is your knowledge of big cats? Let's find out if you've got the eye of the tiger in this quiz.

Photo shows an egg hatching out of a 'genital pore' in a snail's neck.

Watch elusive New Zealand snail lay an egg through a 'genital pore' in its neck

By Pandora Dewan published 8 May 25

Very little is known about Powelliphanta augusta, an elusive snail species threatened with extinction. The new footage is the first time their bizarre egg laying behavior has been captured on camera.

Closeup of an Asian needle ant worker carrying prey in its mouth on a wooden surface.

Invasive Asian needle ants are surging in US Southeast — and their bite can trigger anaphylaxis

By Sascha Pare published 8 May 25

Asian needle ants found in the southeastern states of the U.S. have been spreading north and west for years, but experts now consider them to be a medically important pest and urge caution.

Human Behavior

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.

What does it take for people to flourish?

By Victor Counted, Byron R. Johnson, Tyler J. VanderWeele published 5 May 25

OPINION A global study seeks insights into what helps people feel happy, healthy and satisfied — and what holds them back.

Physics & Mathematics

Groundbreaking atomic clock is off by less than 1 second every 100 million years

By Ben Turner published 7 May 25

The National Institute of Standards and Technology's new cesium fountain clock is one of the most precise atomic clocks ever created.

Physics & Mathematics

Physicists spot elusive 'free-range' atoms ineracting in space for first time ever

By Joanna Thompson published 6 May 25

Physicists have used a novel technique to observe individual atoms interacting in free space for the first time ever. The new technique confirms a century-old quantum mechanical theory.

Quantum Physics

Mathematicians devise new way to solve devilishly difficult algebra equations

By Joanna Thompson published 2 May 25

Mathematicians have devised a new way to solve higher-order polynomial equations, ushering in a 'dramatic revision of a basic chapter in algebra'.

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

Hand in the middle of microchip light projection.

Scientists discover how to use your body to process data in wearable devices

By Alan Bradley published 8 May 25

Scientists have discovered a way to use live tissue as a computational reservoir to solve problems and potentially predict chaotic systems like the weather.

A futuristic glowing quantum computer unit, 3d render.

Quantum computing: Facts about the ultra-powerful computers that use quantum mechanics

By Peter Ray Allison last updated 7 May 25

Discover interesting facts about quantum computers, how they differ from classical computers, and what sort of fields they'll be used in.

quantum chip.

World's first silicon-based quantum computer is small enough to plug into a regular power socket

By Alan Bradley published 7 May 25

An Irish startup has created the world's first silicon-based quantum computer — it can still integrate seamlessly with classical computing in data centers.

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