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A photo of a humanoid robot captured during a side flip.

Watch this humanoid robot perform a side flip for the first time

Alan Bradley published 2 April 25

Unitree's G1 demonstrates a new level of robotic agility with a complex movement following an AI software update.

Belize lighthouse reef with a boat moored at Blue Hole - aerial view

Scientists drilled into Belize's Great Blue Hole and discovered a worrying trend

Jess Thomson published 2 April 25

Tropical storms have been steadily increasing in frequency over the past 5,700 years, new evidence from sediment in the Great Blue Hole reveals, with a massive spike in the past two decades.

Here, one of the many statues within the Karnak Temple complex, Luxor, Egypt.

Ancient Egypt: History, dynasties, religion and writing

Owen Jarus published 1 April 25

The rich history of ancient Egypt involves power struggles, amazing feats of engineering, advances in writing and art, and more.

a closeup of King Tut's gold mask

Ancient Egypt: Facts about the ancient civilization known for its pyramids, mummies and pharaohs

Margherita Bassi last updated 1 April 25

Discover interesting facts about ancient Egypt's pyramids, mummies and pharaohs.

a closeup of an amulet with a scarab on it

3-year-old picks up 'beautiful stone,' discovers 3,800-year-old scarab amulet in Israel

Laura Geggel published 1 April 25

A 3-year-old girl in Israel found an ancient Canaanite amulet shaped like a scarab while she was out walking with her family.

an abstract illustration with swirls of light around up and down arrows

New state of matter, dubbed 'half ice, half fire,' could lead to big advances in quantum computing

Alan Bradley published 1 April 25

U.S. government scientists have developed a new phase of matter dubbed 'half ice, half fire,' which unites opposing electron spins in a unique magnet.

two chips on a circuit board with the US and China flags on them — The US is squandering the one resource it needs to win the AI race with China — human intelligence The release of DeepSeek was a reminder that the U.S. is not the assured frontrunner of AI development. As the race between China and the U.S. intensifies, is America inadvertently giving it's biggest rival a huge leg up?

Fissure opens up in Iceland near the town of Grindavik. — Lava bursts through Grindavík's defense barriers as new volcanic eruption begins on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula

A satellite image of a thin wispy ring of clouds above the ocean — Giant, near-perfect cloud ring appears in the middle of the Pacific Ocean A 2014 satellite image captured a rare glimpse of a massive, eerily circular ring of clouds that formed slap-bang in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

Earth from space

A large sponge and a cluster of anenomes are seen among other lifeforms beneath the George VI Ice Shelf. — 'We didn't expect to find such a beautiful, thriving ecosystem': Hidden world of life discovered beneath Antarctic iceberg The newfound ecosystem is filled with sea crabs, octopuses and gigantic sponges, suggesting it may have been thriving for centuries.

Robot and young woman face to face. — Scientists discover major differences in how humans and AI 'think' — and the implications could be significant Study finds that AI fundamentally lacks the human capability to make creative mental connections, raising warning signs for how we deploy AI tools.

an illustration of a large asteroid approaching Earth — James Webb telescope takes emergency look at 'city-killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 ahead of close encounter in 2032 The James Webb Space Telescope has taken its first look at the near-Earth asteroid 2024 YR4 before a perilous close approach in 2032. The telescope confirmed Earth is safe, but the moon may still be in trouble.

The sun in a very thin crescent shape during a solar eclipse — See spectacular photos from Saturday's partial solar eclipse The partial solar eclipse on March 29 wowed skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere.

Planet Earth

'This is a very big earthquake': The science behind Myanmar's magnitude 7.7 earthquake

By Laura Geggel published 28 March 25

Here's the science behind the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that hit Myanmar on Friday (March 28).

Mount spurr

Huge steam plume rises from Alaska's Mount Spurr as volcano edges closer to eruption

By Jess Thomson published 28 March 25

The Alaskan Volcano Observatory has shared new images of plumes of gas streaming out of Mount Spurr, which scientists suspect will erupt in the coming weeks or months.

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Scientists drilled into Belize's Great Blue Hole and discovered a worrying trend
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Diagnostic dilemma: A man's deadly infection was triggered by a probiotic supplement
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Ancient Egypt: History, dynasties, religion and writing
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3-year-old picks up 'beautiful stone,' discovers 3,800-year-old scarab amulet in Israel
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New state of matter, dubbed 'half ice, half fire,' could lead to big advances in quantum computing

Space

Looped video footage of swirling solar wind shooting out of the sun with UFO-like lines moving across the screen

Watch eerie 'UFOs' and a solar 'cyclone' take shape in stunning new ESA video of the sun

By Harry Baker published 1 April 25

An eerie new video from ESA's Solar Orbiter shows a towering 'cyclone' of plasma exhibiting behaviors never seen before on our sun.

an image of a solar flare erupting from the sun

Powerful X-class solar flare caught on camera erupting from sun's surface

By Jess Thomson published 31 March 25

A powerful X1.1-class solar flare was released by the sun on March 28, resulting in radio blackouts across North and South America

archaeology

Here we see a reconstruction of our human relative Homo naledi, which has a wider nose and larger brow than humans.

A 'landmark finding': Homo naledi buried their dead 250,000 years ago, according to newly updated research

By Kristina Killgrove last updated 28 March 25

Homo naledi, an extinct human relative with one-third the brain size of ours, buried and may have memorialized their dead, controversial research suggests.

a view inside King Tut's tomb with murals on the walls

Mysterious artifacts from King Tut's tomb might have been used in 'awakening Osiris' ritual

By Owen Jarus published 28 March 25

Four trays and four staff found in Tutankhamun's burial chamber in the Valley of the Kings may have been used in an ancient Egyptian ritual, a new paper finds.

Ancient Egyptians

World of science

Health

In 'extremely rare' case, Michigan resident dies from rabies after receiving transplanted kidney carrying the virus

By Jess Thomson published 31 March 25

A Michigan resident has died from rabies following a kidney transplant at a hospital in Ohio. Investigations show that the donor had the virus when they died.

A kid is shown looking at the solar eclipse while wearing special protective glasses

Staring at the March 29 solar eclipse can cause eye damage in seconds — and you won’t even feel it happening

By Emily Cooke published 28 March 25

Experts explain damage that can happen to your eyes if you stare at the partial eclipse without using adequate protection.

Best budget exercise bikes

Best budget exercise bikes 2025: Boost your stamina without breaking the bank

By Maddy Biddulph last updated 28 March 25

Here are the best cheap exercise bikes to buy in every category, from Echelon Connect to Yosuda and Zwift.

Animals

two black bears lounge in a tree

Bears: Facts about the furry omnivores that live in many parts of the world

By Marilyn Perkins published 1 April 25

Discover interesting facts about the different types of bears and learn why not all bears hibernate.

Multiple species of ticks in the US can transmit red meat allergy, CDC reports reveal

By Clarissa Brincat published 30 March 25

A single bite from one of several tick species can trigger a months-long meat allergy.

The history of cat domestication

By Marilyn Perkins, Stephanie Pappas published 30 March 25

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

Human Behavior

Lego Ideas Motorized Lighthouse

Best Lego sets for adults 2025: Science, nature & engineering sets for curious minds

By Kim Snaith last updated 13 March 25

From sets celebrating architecture and famous art to clever designs, these are the best Lego sets for adults.

Arts & Entertainment

Science at a crossroads: Dispatches from Friday's 'Stand Up for Science' rallies across the US

By Kristina Killgrove, Nicoletta Lanese published 8 March 25

Our science journalists reported on the Stand Up for Science rallies held in New York City and Raleigh, North Carolina.

What counts as a phobia?

By Stephanie Pappas published 4 March 25

Specific phobias are out-of-proportion fears to objects, animals or situations, and fortunately, they can be treated.

Physics & Mathematics

Particles colliding in the Large Hadron Collider

World's largest atom smasher makes 1st-of-its-kind 'beauty' particle discovery that could unlock new physics

By Ben Turner published 31 March 25

Why matter dominates over antimatter in our universe has long been a major cosmic mystery to physicists. A new finding by the world's largest particle collider has revealed a clue.

Particle Physics

Mathematicians solve vexing 'crowd problem' that explains why public spaces devolve into chaos

By Victoria Atkinson published 29 March 25

Why do some crowds move in an orderly fashion while others devolve into a chaotic jumble? New research led by an MIT mathematician may finally crack the tricky crowd problem.

Split image of a "cosmic tornado" and a face depiction from a wooden coffin in Tombos.

'Cosmic tornadoes', surprises from ancient Egypt and more.

By Pandora Dewan published 29 March 25

Science news this week March 29, 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

Chemistry

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.

Digital generated image of solar panel with purple -blue reflection.

Nanoparticle breakthrough could bring 'holy grail' of solar power within reach

By Ben Turner published 11 March 25

Digital generated image of solar panel with purple-blue reflection.

Bouncing water drop

Scientists spot water molecules flipping before they split, and it could help them produce cheaper hydrogen fuel

By Ben Turner published 10 March 25

A photograph of a water droplet.

Technology

woman holding a camera

Best beginner cameras 2025: Quality, cheap mirrorless models

By Kimberley Lane published 31 March 25

The best cameras for aspiring photographers who want to take a step up from their smartphones — whether you want to photograph the night sky, wildlife or the world around you.

AI models will lie to you to achieve their goals — and it doesn't take much

By Alan Bradley published 31 March 25

Researchers discover that the most advanced AI models may lie to their users when under pressure.

Artificial Intelligence

An animation showing dozens of robots walking naturally across a white background

Watch eerie video of humanoid robot 'army' marching naturally, thanks to a major AI upgrade

By Ben Turner published 30 March 25

Figure 02's human-like gait is the product of the company's simulated reinforcement learning system, and is just the beginning of its plans to make its robots perform physical tasks more naturally.

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