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

Owen Jarus published 1 June 25

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

An iron cauldron with a goddess depicted on it

Celtic quiz: Test your knowledge about these fierce tribes once described by Julius Caesar

Kristina Killgrove published 1 June 25

Is your knowledge of the Celts a veritable pot of gold, or do you need the luck of the Irish to finish the quiz?

an illustration of a brain made up of a network of tiny rainbow lines

Can adults grow new brain cells?

Marilyn Perkins published 1 June 25

Scientists are still debating whether the human brain is capable of growing new cells past childhood.

a fuzzy-looking sea of yellow and orange splotches with several large black splotches throughout

New 8K-resolution photos of the sun show off incredible details of raging sunspots

Samantha Mathewson . published 1 June 25

Advanced image restoration techniques have produced reconstructed views of the sun with an 8K image resolution for the first time.

Image from the Legacy Survey DR10 of the AT 2022wtn field. The inset shows the transient that occurred in the nucleus of the interacting minor galaxy, indicated by the blue cross.

Astronomers discover black hole ripping a star apart inside a galactic collision. 'It is a peculiar event'

Robert Lea . published 1 June 25

Astronomers have spotted a supermassive black hole ripping apart and devouring a star in colliding galaxies. It is only the second time a tidal disruption event has been seen in interacting galaxies.

An image of pink swirling shapes that resemble brushstrokes

Space photo of the week: Pink 'raindrops' on the sun captured in greatest detail ever

Jamie Carter published 1 June 25

Solar scientists have unveiled spectacular new images of plasma "rain" in the sun's corona using adaptive optics.

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.

illustration showing satellites orbiting Earth — What goes up must come down: How megaconstellations like SpaceX's Starlink network pose a grave safety threat to us on Earth Thousands of satellites with incredibly short lifetimes are being sent up into low Earth orbit. When they fall back down they're fireballs of pollution — and what doesn't burn up hits the ground.

Giant groundsels growing along a trail on Mount Kilimanjaro. The scene is misty. — Kilimanjaro's giant groundsels: The strange plants that thrive on Africa's tallest mountain Giant groundsels are rare plants that grow up to 30 feet (9 meters) tall. They are endemic to the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, a dormant volcano in Tanzania and Africa's tallest mountain.

A skeleton lies in the ground, arms and legs flexed into almost a fetal position — Newly discovered 'ghost' lineage linked to ancient mystery population in Tibet, DNA study finds A study of more than 100 genomes from people who lived in ancient China has unmasked a "ghost" in their midst.

An artist's illustration of particles moving inside a box. — Physicists capture 'second sound' for the first time — after nearly 100 years of searching First theorized in 1938, heat's wave-like flow through superfluids, known as "second sound", has proven difficult to directly observe. Now, a new technique has finally done it, and could be used to study neutron stars and high-temperature superconductors.

An artist's illustration of what the LCRT may look like from orbit around the moon — NASA plans to build a giant radio telescope on the 'dark side' of the moon. Here's why. A NASA-funded plan to build a large radio telescope on the moon's far side is nearing final approval and could become a reality by the 2030s, researchers say. The ambitious project will help safeguard astronomy from satellite "megaconstellations" — and help scientists unravel more of the radio spectrum.

A close-up photo of a sunspot near the edge of the solar disk — Giant 'senior citizen' sunspot on 3rd trip around the sun could break a century-old record A large sunspot has just reappeared on the sun's Earth-facing surface, almost two months after it first emerged. The unusually old dark patch remains stable and could be on course to become the longest-lived sunspot on record, experts claim.

Planet Earth

A volcano with lava running down its side. The volcano is surrounded by lush forest.

The closer a volcano is to erupting, the greener the trees around it look from space

By Sascha Pare published 30 May 25

Scientists have found a way to monitor volcanic carbon dioxide levels — one of the first signs a volcano might be about to blow — that doesn't involve trekking up a mountain.

The land under South Africa is rising every year. We finally know why.

By Skyler Ware published 29 May 25

The land under South Africa steadily rose between 2012 and 2020, a new GPS-based study finds, and drought may be the main driver.

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Avast, matey! 5 of the biggest pirate hauls in history
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Celtic quiz: Test your knowledge about these fierce tribes once described by Julius Caesar
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Can adults grow new brain cells?
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The 5 biggest mistakes learner microscope owners make
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New 8K-resolution photos of the sun show off incredible details of raging sunspots

Space

ripples move through a green hazy glow in the night sky with the bright milky way behind.

Photographer captures ghostly ripples over Colorado night sky. 'It is rare to see it directly overhead and moving like that'

By Daisy Dobrijevic . published 31 May 25

See the stunning timelapse captured by photographer Aaron Watson showing ghostly airglow ripples pass through the Colorado sky.

Silvery noctilucent clouds are pictured shining above the Neris River in Vilnius, Lithuania as an orange sunset fades near the horizon.

Noctilucent cloud season 2025 is upon us! Here's how to spot elusive 'night-shining' clouds

By Anthony Wood . published 31 May 25

Here's when and where to look for the best chance of seeing Noctilucent, 'night shining' clouds in summer 2025.

archaeology

Split image of the Earth's core and strange signals coming from deep space

Earth's 'leaking' core and strange signals from space

By Pandora Dewan published 31 May 25

Science news this week May 31, 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.

Science news this week

'I did a bit of a dance': Detectorist finds gold 'mourning ring' engraved with skull and date in UK field

By Kristina Killgrove published 30 May 25

A British metal detectorist discovered a gold band with an engraved date-of-death in Norfolk.

World of science

Health

Combo of cancer therapy drugs increases mice lifespan by 30%

By Patrick Pester published 29 May 25

A cocktail of FDA-approved cancer drugs, trametinib and rapamycin, boosts the lifespan of lab mice by 30% and might help humans age better, new study finds.

The painter Michel Serre's depiction of The Great Plague of Marseille in 1721. The epidemic was the last major plague outbreak in Western Europe, and killed over 100,000 people.

Single gene may help explain the plague's persistence throughout human history

By Ben Turner published 29 May 25

Alterations to a single gene in the plague bacterium's genome have shed light on a method the germ has used to survive and spread through the ages.

Viruses, Infections & Disease

Sleep: Facts about how and why we sleep

By Mindy Weisberger published 29 May 25

Learn facts about sleep, during which the body rests, recuperates and performs essential repairs.

Animals

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.

(left) A portrait photo of the great-eared nightjar, (right) A great-eared nightjar perched on a branch viewed from a low angle.

Great eared nightjar: The 'baby dragon' bird that lays its eggs on the floor

By Lydia Smith published 31 May 25

Great eared nightjars live on the forest floor, remaining motionless throughout the day, camouflaged among leaf litter and tree stumps.

The history of cat domestication

By Marilyn Perkins, Stephanie Pappas last updated 30 May 25

Discover the history of our feline friends, and learn about the debate over whether cats are really "domesticated" at all.

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

The 5 biggest mistakes learner microscope owners make

By Heather Barker published 1 June 25

5 common mistakes made by novice microscope users and how to prevent or overcome them.

Best wildlife observation equipment 2025: Birds, bats, bees and everything inbetween

By Kat Bayly published 31 May 25

This is the best wildlife observation equipment you can buy in every category, from binoculars and cameras to GPS and compasses.

OpenAI's 'smartest' AI model was explicitly told to shut down — and it refused

By Patrick Pester published 30 May 25

An artificial intelligence safety firm has found that OpenAI's o3 and o4-mini models sometimes refuse to shut down, and will sabotage computer scripts in order to keep working on tasks.

Artificial Intelligence

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