
Life-friendly molecules are leaking out of Jupiter's giant moon Europa
A new finding of ammonia on the icy surface of Jupiter's moon Europa could have important implications for the search for extraterrestrial life.

By Patrick Pester published
NASA has delayed the Artemis II launch until March at the earliest after engineers discovered hydrogen leaks during last night's wet dress rehearsal.

By Patrick Pester published
NASA's Artemis II simulated launch is scheduled for tonight after Arctic weather forced the mission to be delayed. The first crewed Artemis mega moon rocket could still leave Earth as early as this weekend.

By Jamie Carter published
A new image from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope shows the Lupus 3 cloud in Scorpius bursting with young stars that are forming within collapsing clouds of gas and dust.

By Harry Baker published
Earth from space The first false-color image from ESA's newly operational Biomass satellite shows off a unique perspective of the rainforests, grasslands and wetlands surrounding a winding river in Bolivia.

By Stephanie Pappas published
A new study reveals a detailed look at what lies beneath the Hawaiian hotspot.

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The rodent has been predicting the start of spring since 1887. But how good is Phil at his prognostications?

By Tom Metcalfe published
An elephant bone discovered in Spain may date to the time of Hannibal's battles against the Romans.

By Kristina Killgrove published
The helmet has been a powerful symbol of Roman Britain since it was discovered over 200 years ago.

By Christopher Hernandez published
Aerial lidar is transforming how archaeologists map sites, but they should do it in tandem with Indigenous people.

By Olivia Ferrari published
Large carnivores are both clashing and coexisting in the western United States. Although wolves dominate cougars and steal their prey, cougars' shift from elk- to deer-heavy diets, paired with a rugged landscape for escape, might help cougars avoid violent wolf encounters.

By Sarah Wild published
People searching for honey in Mozambique work with birds via a shared language in a rare case of cooperation between humans and wild animals. This language also comes with regional dialects — that appear to be driven by the birds.

By Olivia Ferrari published
A new study comparing 59 species of primates linked same-sex sexual behavior to scarce resources and more predators in socially complex species. The findings show diverse sexual behaviors are common — and likely beneficial in primates.

By Jeanne Timmons published
Scientists say grooves on a rock face overlooking the Adriatic Sea may have been made by sea turtles fleeing an earthquake.

By Chris Simms published
Sharktober is real in Hawaii — and it's down to the reproductive pattern of predatory tiger sharks, an analysis of 30 years of data reveals.

By Jess Thomson last updated
An ancient and enormous organism called Prototaxites, initially found to be a type of fungus, may actually be an unknown branch of life, researchers say.

By RJ Mackenzie published
Using a laboratory model of the human nose, scientists have investigated why the severity of common-cold infections varies so widely between individuals.

By Victoria Atkinson published
A new study suggests that lifespan might be 50% heritable — although for now, it's hard to know if the finding applies across diverse populations.

By Zunnash Khan published
By targeting three key growth pathways at once, researchers eliminated pancreatic tumors in multiple mouse models and prevented the cancer from returning, a promising step toward overcoming treatment resistance.

By Nicoletta Lanese published
Nearly 790 people, primarily children, have been infected in South Carolina's ongoing measles outbreak, officials report.

By Anirban Mukhopadhyay published
Designed to assist rather than replace doctors, a new autonomous tool scans clinical notes to highlight patients who may need urgent follow-up for cognitive decline and potential dementia.

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By Ben Turner published
A new social networking site exclusively for bots has sparked claims of AI inventing its own religion and plotting humanity's downfall. But experts say its real dangers lie elsewhere.

By Ramona Vijeyarasa published
Virtual assistants mostly adopt 'female' personas, but all that does is exacerbate the notion that women are subservient.

By Ben Turner published
Science news this week Jan. 31, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

By Rory Harris published
Researchers have demonstrated that a nanoparticle of 7,000 sodium atoms can act as a wave, creating a record-setting superposition.

By Harry Baker last updated
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These premium binoculars pack a lot of punch and are a must-have for serious birders and nature lovers.
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