Science news
'Could be counterproductive': Why too much protein can actually be unhealthy, according to nutrition experts
We're likely over-consuming the world's most profitable nutrient – and it’s wrecking our waistlines.
‘Danger zone’: These 5 US states are about to be hit hardest by El Niño, experts warn
Expect wildfires, floods and storms
We might finally know what caused the strangest flash in the entire Universe
Two neutron stars collided and produced a record-breaking X-ray flash
An invisible force could be changing your lifespan, study suggests
Could the secret to how long we live be linked to Earth’s magnetism?
Future technology
'Thought to be lost forever': After 2,000 years, a library buried by Pompeii’s eruption is finally revealing its secrets
The scrolls of Herculaneum are being unravelled by AI (among other things)
Think you know Pompeii? These are the 7 myths you probably still believe
We all think we’ve heard the story of the deadly Roman-era volcanic eruption. But there’s so much more to learn
Armed robots are now battling on Ukraine’s front line. What comes next is even stranger
Unmanned ground and air vehicles are changing warfare as we know it
'It's extremely controversial': The bizarre, once-shunned idea that could finally cool our heating planet
As Earth's climate continues to warm, experts are increasingly wondering if we could, and should, take more drastic action and start tinkering with the planet in the hope of saving it
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How much does the average human body cost?
How much would it cost to make you from scratch? Spoiler: not much
Why is it so difficult to remember our dreams?
Plus, how to improve your dream recall
How spicy is too spicy?
Even for the biggest spice fans, some foods are going to be too much, causing serious health problems.
Here's what déjà vu (or the lack of it) says about your coginitive decline
Some people can experience it constantly
You can be declared dead, but can you be declared alive?
Being declared dead when you're still alive is a rather sticky situation.
Do animals dream when they hibernate?
Is hibernation just an extra-long night’s sleep? The answer may surprise you
Science photo galleries
The 10 most powerful (and deadly) volcanic eruptions in recorded history
Nothing is more terrifying than a huge volcanic eruption filling the sky.
15 of the world's weirdest-ever inventions
From the V-shaped bed designed by an exercise legend, to a robot that feeds you tomatoes
The world’s largest camera has taken its most mind-blowing images yet
One year in, the Vera C Rubin Observatory is already changing astronomy forever
10 of the world's worst-ever inventions
From the electric tricycle to parachute coat, these are some of the most poorly received devices developed around the globe.
Artemis II in pictures: 21 jaw-dropping photos, from launch to splashdown
Ten days, one Moon, and a view we’ve waited half a century to see again
Top 10 most dangerous roads in the world 2026
Fasten your seatbelts and hang on for dear life
