Although 2023 was a game-changing year for artificial intelligence, it was only the beginning, with 2024 set to usher in a host of scary advancements that may include artificial general intelligence and even more realistic deepfakes.
This year was one of the biggest ever for asteroid science, with NASA's triumphant return from asteroid Bennu, the grand reveal of organic molecules from asteroid Ryugu, a close look at the gory aftermath of an asteroid collision, and more.
From phytoplankton-based carbon capture to 3D reconstruction scanners, scientists are working on cutting-edge technologies they believe can reshape humanity for the better.
Findings about our human ancestors continue to surprise us, especially those from 2023.
Get the popcorn ready as we wrap up this year's most hotly debated science stories.
The winners for the 2023 "Northern lights photographer of the year" include locations from which the northern lights have never been photographed before.
Scientists have made some intriguing discoveries exploring the deep sea this year. Here are some of our favorites.
The sun has been spitting out more frequent and intense solar storms this year as it approaches solar maximum. Here are some of the biggest.
No males needed — animals that reproduce through the mind-blowing process of parthenogenesis.
From stashes of gold and silver coins to intricately designed jewelry, here are some of the top treasure finds of 2023.
Animals' strange behaviors frequently made headlines this year, from orcas sinking boats to dogs drowning kangaroos.
From a surprisingly active solar cycle to finding evidence of ancient superflares and solar auroras, here are the most exciting discoveries about the sun made this year.
From rare species to unforgettable encounters, celebrate 2023's most captivating nature images.
Move over, dinosaurs: It's time for some of our favorite non-dino fossil stories of 2023 to shine.
From its strange "spiral signals" to a libido switch, the brain contains myriad mysteries that scientists are still working to unravel.
The oldest ever black holes, a preview of our solar system's gory demise, and a measurement of distant starlight that threatens to bring the standard of cosmology crashing down — here are the JWST's wildest discoveries of 2023.
From Mercury to Pluto (and maybe even Planet Nine), here are some of 2023's most intriguing discoveries about the planets, moons and other bodies in our solar system.
These animals ditch their summer colors for white winter coats.
From a teenage tyrannosaur's last meal to a fossilized voice box and a cliff covered in footprints, here are the 10 best dinosaur fossils unearthed this year.
