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An eight-braided arm-ring made of gold rods. It's been cut, so it's open at the end is is resting on a clear plastic stand.

Braided gold Viking arm-ring discovered by amateur metal detectorist on Isle of Man

Laura Geggel published 3 June 25

Around 1,000 years ago, this Viking Age arm-ring from the Isle of Man was likely used not only to display its owner's wealth but also to serve as currency in financial transactions.

A satellite photo of a hill that looks like a pair of pink lips in the desert

The mysterious hill in Sudan that looks like 'landlocked lips'

Harry Baker published 3 June 25

Earth from space A 2012 Google Earth photo captured a hill formation in Sudan that bears a striking resemblance to human lips. Not much is known about the unusual landmark, but researchers have guessed how it formed.

Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite image of the Dickson Fjord in East Greenland with the observed sea-surface height measurements from the SWOT satellite of the Earth-shaking wave on October 11th overlaid.

Mysterious 'mega-tsunamis' that shook the entire world for 9 days revealed by satellite

Ben Turner published 3 June 25

A new satellite has captured the first direct evidence of a mysterious nine-day seismic signal that shook the world in 2023.

a frozen grave with a skeleton in it is carried in a box by an archaeologist

Blue-eyed 'Ice Prince' toddler was buried with a sword and a piglet 1,350 years ago in Bavaria

Tom Metcalfe published 2 June 25

The "Ice Prince" burial sheds light on a toddler from a wealthy family who lived around 1,350 years ago in Bavaria, Germany.

A photo of a orange-hued moon behind a fire lookout tower

'Strawberry Moon' 2025: June's full moon is about to break an annual record

Jamie Carter published 2 June 25

June's full 'Strawberry Moon' will be at its fullest on Wednesday, June 11, but the best time to see it will be at dusk on Tuesday, June 10.

A close-up photograph of a pet cat sniffing at the camera.

Cats recognize familiar BO and can spot strangers from the stink of their armpits and toes

Patrick Pester published 2 June 25

Researchers have found that cats spend longer sniffing a stranger's odor than their owner's odor, suggesting they can distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar humans from scent alone.

an aerial view of a forest where large patches have turned to dry dirt — 'It's like trying to grow a tree in an oven': Gold mining is sucking the Amazon rainforest dry Gold mining in the Amazon removes so much water from the ground that it's too hot and dry for seedlings to survive.

A photograph of Mount Etna erupting with a massive ash cloud on June 2, 2025. — WATCH Mount Etna erupt: Europe's largest volcano blows as tourists scramble to safety Italy's Mount Etna has erupted in spectacular fashion, sending ash, gas, and other volcanic material high into the sky above Sicily. Watch footage of the eruption.

An artis's illustration of a malkevolent AI interacting with a child. — Replika AI chatbot is sexually harassing users, including minors, new study claims User reviews of Replika, a popular AI companion, report they had been victims of sexual harassment. And some of those users claim to be minors, according to a new study.

The dead python underneath twigs, leaves and other debris. — Florida bobcat bites the head off of 13-foot Burmese python in the Everglades Wildlife experts believe that predators native to the Everglades are beginning to fight back against the invasive species of snake.

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.

An illustration of a closed book with the letters falling off of the pages — How are you able to read words without vowels? The human brain can make sense of sentences — even when the vowels are missing.

A small silver-colored ham-shaped object hangs from one chain and rests on a small wood block — Prosciutto di Portici: A portable sundial that looks like a pork leg — and it was likely owned by Julius Caesar's father-in-law before Mount Vesuvius erupted This small bronze sundial was a portable way of telling time, but it may have made you hungry.

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.

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

By Sascha Pare published 30 May 25

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.

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Space

An illustration of a spiral galaxy approaching the band of the Milky Way in Earth's sky

Catastrophic collision between Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies may not happen after all, new study hints

By Ben Turner last updated 2 June 25

Astronomers have long predicted that a collision between our galaxy and nearby Andromeda could be inevitable, but new calculations suggest this may be an over exaggeration.

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

By 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.

archaeology

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

By Owen Jarus published 1 June 25

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

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

By 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?

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Health

Dreo 713S Smart Humidifier being tested by our reviewer

Best humidifiers 2025: Banish dry air from your home

By Sarah Finley last updated 3 June 25

Buying Guide These are the best humidifiers you can buy in every category, from Dyson AM10 and Levoit LV600HH to HoMedics TotalComfort Deluxe.

AirDoctor AD3500 being tested by our reviewer

Best air purifiers for pet owners 2025: Remove pet dander, hair and odors

By Tantse Walter last updated 3 June 25

Buying guides These are the best air purifiers for pets, from Levoit Vital 200S and AirDoctor AD3500 to SwitchBot Table Air Purifier.

New Balance 1080 v14 running shoes being tested on the track by our reviewer

New Balance 1080 v14 running shoes review: One of the best all-rounders on the market

By Kate Carter published 2 June 25

Review New Balance 1080 v14: minor tweaks make an already great all-rounder an even better everyday shoe.

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

Swarovski AX Visio 10x32

Swarovski Optik AX Visio 10x32 smart binocular review

By Gavin Stoker published 3 June 25

Can a claim to be the world’s first artificial intelligence-enabled smart binocular justify the premium being charged for the Swarovski Optix AX Visio 10x32 over a fully analog alternative?

Kenko VC Smart Cellarto 10x30 WP

Kenko VC Smart Cellarto 10x30 WP image stabilized binocular review

By Gavin Stoker published 2 June 25

One of the smallest image stabilized binoculars out there, but is the Kenko VC Smart Cellarto 10x30 WP a big deal for wildlife watchers and stargazers alike?

New 'super laser' amplifier could make the internet 10 times faster

By Peter Ray Allison last updated 2 June 25

Scientists have designed an amplifier that can transmit 10 times more information per second than current fiber-optic systems can, which could be helpful for medical treatment and diagnosis.

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