Science news
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
Earth’s early life was terrible at sex, say scientists
Sexual reproduction only began to improve when early animals began facing more stress and competition
Here’s who’ll win the World Cup, according to science
Statisticians from across Europe teamed up to train a competition-predicting, machine learning algorithm
This (very ugly) shark has finally been caught on camera in its natural habitat
Known for its massive retractable jaw, the spooky footage shows the goblin shark lurking deep in the Pacific Ocean
Future technology
What really causes autism? We're about to find out
New biotech is helping scientists pull back the curtain on the developing brain and reveal the causes of the condition
Could we create sunlight on demand?
Reflect Orbital wants to help supercharge your solar panels using space mirrors
Why Silicon Valley is betting big on data centres in space
Space data centres could be a new frontier for humanity, but can the promise live up to the hype?
I went inside the fake Moon base where astronauts prepare for real lunar missions
Our writer was lucky enough to step inside a project that recreates the lunar surface in as much detail as possible
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Which animal is most likely to escape from the zoo?
Apart from Feathers McGraw in Wallace and Gromit, of course
What is histamine flushing and what can it tell you?
Histamine flushing is often harmless but it can sometimes serve as a useful warning sign for bigger problems
What happens when a narcissist crosses a narcissist?
Expect some fireworks
Could we really build a space elevator?
It needs to be 50 times stronger than steel
Why are carrots orange?
Ever had a white or purple carrot? Here's why they come in different colours
What are some ways to overcome the intermediate plateau when learning a skill?
Struggling to make that next step? Psychology tells us how to break through that pesky plateau
Science photo galleries
10 terabytes a night: A year inside the telescope rewriting astronomical exploration (23rd June)
One year in, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory is already changing astronomy forever, here are its most stunning images to date.
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.
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
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.
