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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?
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The record sheds light on the climate early humans experienced when they were spreading out of Africa.
By Sascha Pare published
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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By Anna Gora published
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.
By Mindy Weisberger published
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.
By Sara Hashemi published
Elephants have the largest ears in the animal kingdom, and there's a practical reason for that.
By Marina Wang published
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.
By Simon Makin published
We live in an era of constant surveillance. Psychology research shows how this might change how we perceive the world — even unconsciously
By Andrey Feldman published
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.
By Ben Turner published
The new super-strong copper alloy can be used to build better airplanes and spacecraft.
By Kimberley Lane published
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?