Planet Earth

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

By Laura Geggel published

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

Earthquakes
Mount spurr

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

By Jess Thomson published

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.

Volcanos
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Space

Gemini meteor shower 2018 over lake in Erenhot, Inner Mongolia, China.

How to photograph a meteor shower

By Jacob Little published

Everything you need to know to photograph a meteor shower, from choosing the right time to camera settings, and some advanced techniques for creating meteor images you can be proud of.

Astronomy

March 29 solar eclipse: Don't miss the rare sunrise solar eclipse over North America tomorrow

By Jamie Carter last updated

A dramatic sunrise solar eclipse tomorrow (March 29) will be the first one visible in North America since April 2024. Here's how to get the best view of the partial eclipse before it ends.

The Sun
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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

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

Archaeology
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

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
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World of science

Health

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

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

Anatomy
Best budget exercise bikes

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

By Maddy Biddulph last updated

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

Exercise
Workout stats on the Xiaomi Watch 2.

Xiaomi Watch 2 review

By Kat Bayly published

Review A budget smartwatch with a lightweight and stylish design that's let down by clumsy navigation and poor battery life.

Review
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Animals

The fossil Keurbos susanae - or Sue - in the rock.

Scientists uncover 'inside-out, legless, headless wonder' that lived long before the dinosaurs

By Skyler Ware published

Fossils of 444 million-year-old creatures whose bodies were preserved "inside-out" have been discovered in South Africa.

Extinct species

4 snow leopards spotted together on remote Pakistan mountain in rare footage

By Pandora Dewan published

After spotting pawprints for two weeks, a gamekeeper and photographer in Pakistan caught a rare glimpse of a family of four snow leopards.

Snow leopards
Rig shark on a black background

Scientists thought sharks didn't make sounds — until this accidental discovery

By Jacklin Kwan published

Scientists noticed the clicking sound after handling the rig sharks during routine behavioral experiments.

Sharks
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Human Behavior

Lego Ideas Motorized Lighthouse

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

By Kim Snaith last updated

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

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

Politics

What counts as a phobia?

By Stephanie Pappas published

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

Human Behavior
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Physics & Mathematics

Scientists unveil new type of 'time crystal' that defies our traditional understanding of time and motion

By Alan Bradley published

The latest time crystal innovation may expand the known boundaries of quantum mechanics.

Physics & Mathematics
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument maps the night sky from the Nicholas U. Mayall 4-meter Telescope in Arizona.

'The universe has thrown us a curveball': Largest-ever map of space reveals we might have gotten dark energy totally wrong

By Ben Turner published

Findings from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) suggest that dark energy could be evolving over time. If they're right, cosmology will need a new model.

Dark Energy

Why is it still so hard to make nuclear weapons?

By Sarah Wells published

Scientists have been building nuclear weapons for more than 80 years, but crafting this technology remains a challenge.

Physics & Mathematics
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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

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.

Chemistry
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

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

Chemistry
Bouncing water drop

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

By Ben Turner published

A photograph of a water droplet.

Chemistry
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Technology

Sony A7R V mounted on a tripod

Sony A7R V review: A 61-megapixel giant

By Kimberley Lane published

Review This mirrorless camera is an absolute beast, with a massive 61MP resolution, AI-powered autofocus and 8K video shooting — but is the Sony A7R V still worth buying in 2025?

Review
Artificial intelligence brain in network node.

Current AI models a 'dead end' for human-level intelligence, scientists agree

By Ben Turner published

In a new survey, 76% of scientists said that scaling large language models was "unlikely" or "very unlikely" to achieve AGI.

Artificial Intelligence
BYD electric vehicles displayed outside a dealership in Bristol, England.

China's superfast charging technology is twice as fast as Tesla's — fully recharging EVs in just 6 minutes

By Ben Turner published

BYD's e-platform charges twice as fast as Tesla's superchargers, meaning its cars can travel up to 250 miles on a five-minute charge

Electric Vehicles
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