Bizarre ghost particles are wreaking havoc with our sensitive technology
Neutrinos are difficult to detect, but they’re starting to show up in places where they’re not wanted.
This deer-riding monkey could rewrite the story of evolution. Here’s why
New research suggests that cultural practices in the animal kingdom can develop across species boundaries.
Human crowds act just like liquids, and we have the footage to prove it
When crowds reach a high density of people per square meter, ripple-like movements begin to form.
Asteroid on Earth collision course could spark global winter, warn experts
Bennu, the near-Earth asteroid, is giving scientists reason for concern.
New issue: The Bermuda Triangle of Space
Stories of spooky goings on pique our interest like nothing else, so there’s always a slight tinge of disappointment when science debunks them as fiction rather than fact. Case in point: the many yarns spun about the ‘Bermuda Triangle’. But truth is stranger than fiction. And although we’ve struck off one mysterious Bermuda Triangle, another – perhaps even stranger – one has risen to take its place: the South Atlantic Anomaly, or the so-called ‘Bermuda Triangle of Space’. Satellites and spacecraft risk being scrambled and pass through it at their peril, while astronauts avoid going on spacewalks when they’re anywhere near it. But what makes this orbital no-go zone so weird, is that it doesn’t stay put. It's been shifting from one place to another, and back again, over a very long time. So, what's behind this mysterious sinkhole that we have no control over?
The 15 weirdest pictures of nature's smallest animals
Take a look at some of the most stunning insects from around the world.
Vitamin D: How much your body actually needs (and how to get it)
The so-called sunshine vitamin keeps on beaming, with research showing a wide variety of health benefits. So why are so many people deficient?
It’s time to change your relationship with dopamine
Going on a ‘dopamine detox’ probably isn’t going to boost your mood and focus.
How mucus kept this air-breathing eel hidden from scientists for 30 years
The lungfish isn't like other fish... for one key reason.
This one supplement could slow your biological age
A new study suggests taking omega-3 regularly could knock four months off your biological age
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Science news
Most of us are overeating protein... and it’s driving up fat levels
We're likely over-consuming the world's most profitable nutrient – and it’s wrecking our waistlines.
We finally know how life on Earth started, staggering new asteroid discovery suggests
A ‘briny broth’ may unlock the secrets of life both on Earth and further afield.
Mouse with two dads created in major biological breakthrough
A scientific first, this feat of stem cell engineering poses questions for the future of reproduction.
Are we the only species to have been through a stone age?
Who is the originator of the stone tool? The evidence leaves a confusing mystery.
Future technology
The 10 weirdest gadgets millionaires are set to buy this year
The biggest tech event of the year has come and gone, here are our picks for the weirdest gadgets announced.
Humans are close to getting X-ray vision. It’s an even worse idea than it sounds
Scientists can see a massive flaw in the tech.
How close are we to mass-producing humanoid robots?
Will we ever see a future that matches science-fiction, filled with mass-produced humanoid robots? It's unlikely.
What's the most secret weapon we know about?
Countries around the world have stores and stores of weapons, but what is the biggest secret we know about?
Instant Genius Podcast
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The new power of precision treatments, explained.
Your questions answered
Our team of scientists, doctors and experts answer your burning questions - send yours to questions@sciencefocus.com
What exactly do water filters filter out?
They don’t necessarily remove all contaminants.
What are the chances I'll be hit by a falling satellite?
What are the chances of you getting hit by space debris? Let's check the odds.
Why do polar bears have black skin?
It doesn't quite sound right, but its true.
Do we know what the cores of stars look like?
The centre of our nearest star is 10-20 million degrees, making it just a little too hot for us to visit.
What makes the Mediterranean diet so good for us?
Why simple changes to your everyday meals can be the path to better health.
How many fathers are unknowingly raising children that aren't theirs?
A surprisingly common issue that is occurring around the world.
Science photo galleries
The 20 best and weirdest nature images of 2025 (so far)
Featuring hidden bears, fighting beetles and show-off spiders.
15 of the most mind-blowing photos taken this century (so far)
From space to forest fires and escaping cheetahs, these are the best images of 2024.
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.
10 of the cutest animals in the world
From the quokka to the fennec fox, get ready to melt.
The top 10 fastest jets in the world 2025
Come and take a look at our gallery of the top ten fastest jets in the world. All while singing 'Highway to the danger zone'...
Top 10 fastest planes in the world 2025
Want to fly in speed and style? Then take a look at our list of the fastest passenger planes in the world.