Science news
We finally know why T. rex grew such embarrassingly small arms
New research suggests the predatory dinosaur’s famously small limbs weren’t just an evolutionary fluke – but a direct trade-off for another (very important) body part
We may have just cracked one of Stonehenge's greatest mysteries
A glacier may have carried the site’s massive Altar Stone part of the way from Scotland
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.
Future technology
The $50m time-travelling gamble to save the Amazon rainforest
An ambitious project about to get underway intends to see how the trees will respond to the CO2 levels of the future
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
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The new power of precision treatments, explained.
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Do we really remember an event, or just the memory of an event?
Will you remember this article accurately?
Which country in the world has the lowest cholesterol levels?
What 460 million tests tell us about diet, genetics and your heart
Should I trim my eyelashes?
Spoiler alert: You shouldn't trim your eyelashes for a variety of very good reasons including how easy it would be to damage your eyes
Is climate change making turbulence worse?
Hope you're stocking up on sickbags
A 'Jesus Christ lizard' has been filmed running on water – and the footage is incredible
Meet the 'Jesus Christ lizard' that can run on water (science hasn't yet discovered if it can turn that water into wine, as of yet)
Why does it get harder to stand up as you get older?
Creak, crack, pop, groan...
Science photo galleries
*a year since vera rubin's first observations - 23rd June
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
*HUBBLE 36th ANNIVERSARY GALLERY*
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
