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Mysterious ancient human settlement discovered 2,000m up a mountain, stunning experts
The prehistoric human cave dwelling is the highest of its kind and suggests an organised economy-driven society
Why does my cat love sitting on my laptop?
How your cat's annoying keyboard-lounging habit is part of its ploy to possess your house.
Mini world near Pluto is far more active than it should be – and experts are baffled
A ghostly atmosphere has been detected around a minor planet beyond Neptune
Experts have found a new type of cholesterol. And it could be the most dangerous
Experts have found a new type of cholesterol. And it could be the most dangerous
Future technology
7 ways we're trusting AI too much – and already paying for it
For the past four years, AI has been reshaping how we work and live. But its failures are proving just as transformative as its triumphs
A global food crisis is nearing – and the warning signs are buried beneath your feet
The world's soils are degrading fast, and until now we've had almost no way of knowing what's happening underground
What's the worst thing you can do for the planet online?
Before blaming chatbots for everything, here’s what really dominates your online carbon footprint
Scientists have invented a way to erase bad memories. But should we?
We may soon be able to delete bad memories for ever. But forgetting comes at a cost
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Do tigers ever befriend their prey?
Do tigers ever befriend their prey? An unlikely bromance with a goat might hold the answers
Do any animals hoard treasure?
Meet the bearded vulture, known to use man-made objects in its nests which last generations and now act as 'natural museums'
Is climate change making turbulence worse?
Hope you're stocking up on sickbags
How many birds fly into buildings?
How many birds fly into buildings? You may be surprised to learn it's a very high number each year, higher than previous estimates
Would an increase in rocket launches harm the ozone layer?
Does the increase in rocket launches to space have an impact on the ozone layer? Deterioration is a major cause for concern
What is the interstitium?
Some scientists argue that the largest organ in the human body is the interstitium, which is something of a controversial opinion
Science photo galleries
Top 18 fastest cars in the world: land speed record breakers
Here are the drivers and cars that have broken the world land speed record throughout history
From 83 to 15,000 years old: The longest living animals on Earth
From mole rats to Greenland sharks, here are the creatures with unusually large lifespans.
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.
The 10 best optical illusions that will blow your mind
Optical illusions are fun and intriguing, and we don't always know why they happen. Here are some of our favourites.
The top 22 most ugly animals in the world
Not all creatures can be beautiful, but they all have interesting stories to tell
30 astonishing close-up images that make the smallest things look epic
Life in stunning detail
