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Ancient Egypt: Facts about the ancient civilization known for its pyramids, mummies and pharaohs -- Margherita Bassi -- last updated -- Discover interesting facts about ancient Egypt's pyramids, mummies and pharaohs.4 hours ago
3-year-old picks up 'beautiful stone,' discovers 3,800-year-old scarab amulet in Israel -- Laura Geggel -- published -- A 3-year-old girl in Israel found an ancient Canaanite amulet shaped like a scarab while she was out walking with her family.4 hours ago
New state of matter, dubbed 'half ice, half fire,' could lead to big advances in quantum computing -- Alan Bradley -- published -- 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.4 hours ago
Watch eerie 'UFOs' and a solar 'cyclone' take shape in stunning new ESA video of the sun -- Harry Baker -- published -- An eerie new video from ESA's Solar Orbiter shows a towering 'cyclone' of plasma exhibiting behaviors never seen before on our sun.4 hours ago
Bears: Facts about the furry omnivores that live in many parts of the world -- Marilyn Perkins -- published -- Discover interesting facts about the different types of bears and learn why not all bears hibernate.4 hours ago
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.6 hours ago
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?6 hours ago
World's largest atom smasher makes 1st-of-its-kind 'beauty' particle discovery that could unlock new physics -- 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.6 hours ago
See spectacular photos from Saturday's partial solar eclipse -- The partial solar eclipse on March 29 wowed skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere.6 hours ago
Hohle Fels water bird: The oldest depiction of a bird in the world -- This tiny bird sculpture was created 40,000 years ago by early humans in Europe who carved the key animals in their lives.1 day ago
Powerful X-class solar flare caught on camera erupting from sun's surface -- A powerful X1.1-class solar flare was released by the sun on March 28, resulting in radio blackouts across North and South America10 hours ago
Watch eerie video of humanoid robot 'army' marching naturally, thanks to a major AI upgrade -- 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.1 day ago
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.4 hours ago
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.4 hours ago
Science Spotlight -- Discover the research changing our understanding of the world8 days ago
Space photo of the week -- Extraordinary images of our sublime universe12 days ago
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Amazing animals -- A look at the weird and wonderful species that live on our planet12 days ago
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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.1 day ago
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.4 days ago
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.1 day ago
Cats: Facts about our feline friends - By - Stephanie Pappas, Marilyn Perkins - last updated - 29 March 25 - Discover interesting facts about cat intelligence, how they see the world, and why we keep them around.2 days ago
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.19 days ago
Arts & Entertainment19 days ago
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.22 days ago
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.26 days ago
Scientists unveil new type of 'time crystal' that defies our traditional understanding of time and motion - By - Alan Bradley - published - 26 March 25 - The latest time crystal innovation may expand the known boundaries of quantum mechanics.4 days ago
Physics & Mathematics3 months ago
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.7 days ago
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.19 days ago
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.21 days ago
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.1 day ago