Science news
"Can and will happen": A deadly ‘tsunami from the sky’ could soon hit the US, warn experts
The recent disaster in Nepal may be a warning of what's to come for the rest of the world
Why weight-loss drugs stop working for some people (and how to fix it)
GLP-1s are touted as miracle drugs. But not everyone can benefit from their effects
5 surprising perimenopause signs most people miss, according to a doctor
One third of women aren't sure if they're in perimenopause or not
Experts just found an enormous volcano lurking under England
454 million years ago, an eruption as powerful as several thousand hydrogen bombs tore through the English east coast
Future technology
What if we built a super-collider around the Moon?
Scientists have considered putting a super-collider on the Moon. What benefits would this have over the Large Hadron Collider at CERN?
5 mind-blowing inventions that are already turning humans into cyborgs
A future where humans can lift incredible weights, see in the dark and fly sounds far-fetched, but it’s already here
What will spacesuits of the future look like?
Spacesuits of the future could recycle an astronaut's pee back into drinking water
9 of the world’s weirdest-ever military inventions
From vomit guns to nuclear chickens, these are some truly bizarre ideas that never quite took off
Instant Genius Podcast
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Your questions answered
Our team of scientists, doctors and experts answer your burning questions - send yours to questions@sciencefocus.com
Is there anything on Earth that could withstand conditions on Mars?
Humans wouldn't last very long in Mars' extremely harsh climate. Some creatures, however, may just be tough enough to try
What’s the best comeback to an insult?
'I know you are, but what am I?' is surely the best comeback of all time.
Why do more perimenopausal women get diagnosed with ADHD?
Some women spend decades masking
Why do people’s exercise needs vary so much?
Understanding your own needs is the key to effective exercise
How should you talk to someone who has just lost a loved one?
When a loved one is processing grief, don't assume you know how they feel
Will we ever know how many people died in 9/11?
Health conditions related to the terrorist attacks in New York City are only now making themselves known, more than two decades later
Science photo galleries
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
These may be the 15 greatest images of the Universe ever taken
From star‑forming pillars to colliding galaxies, Hubble’s most iconic images reveal how the universe is built, evolves and continues to surprise
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
Artemis II: 21 historic images of the stunning Moon mission launch
It's the most significant moment in spaceflight of the 21st century so far
