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Promise rover

NASA reveals absolutely bonkers new Moon rover

A spare Mars rover might be sent to the Moon as part of the development of its Moon BaseShow more

A row of batteries

A vast lithium reserve may be hiding beneath the US – enough to last centuries

Incredible footage shows cyborg cockroaches swimming in tiny diving suits

An experimental new oxygen tank for cyborg cockroaches has been invented – and it actually worksShow more

neanderthal skull

The Neanderthal extinction mystery just got even stranger

Analysis of DNA from Neanderthal bones revealed that a group in Western Europe were surprisingly healthy, shortly before they disappearedShow more

Future technology

Woman with red hair looking on screen of her mobile phone

We interviewed AI girlfriends. Here’s what they said about their partners

Can chatbots fulfil your emotional needs? Hear the answers straight from their (figurative) mouthsShow more

Man with orange coat walks into forest.

How to survive the apocalypse, according to the world's best doomsday preppers

Should you join the underground movement? And if so, how?Show more

I tried Ferrari's most hated car yet – and came away impressed

From its patents to its dashboard, the Luce is more radical than the outrage suggestsShow more

Tornado

Why the US may be unprepared for a deadly storm season

As storm season begins, America's weather service is still reeling from sweeping cuts. And the consequences could be fatalShow more

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Your questions answered

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What does narcissistic baiting look like?

Love bombing and idealisation, gaslighting, criticism and sabotage – all signs you could be dating a narcissistShow more

Photo of a person sat on the toilet, focus on the toilet roll in their hands in the foreground

What is pee, actually?

Now urine the knowShow more

Group of termites fly on timber during the night. Bright energy of the termites

Why do insects fly into lights?

Experts say something stranger is going onShow more

Man with children

Are my kids ageing me?

Parents, you may want to sit down to read this one – if you're allowed toShow more

Why is socialising so tiring?

Meeting new people, making conversation, keeping up appearances – it all takes energy. Here's how to make it easier Show more

Man putting cream on hand

Is my moisturiser making me bald?

A rare hair loss condition is on the rise. Could everyday skincare be part of the problem?Show more

Science photo galleries

The oval shapped LSST camera in the vera rubin telescope is spinning, captured with a slow shutter, this leaves a trail of yellow and orange lights with the starry night sky seen above it.

10 terabytes a night: A year inside the telescope rewriting astronomical exploration

One year in, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory is already changing astronomy forever, here are its most stunning images to dateShow more

Hubble image of a tall, mountain‑like column of gas and dust with rough, sculpted edges glowing in blue and orange light, surrounded by stars in deep space.

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 surpriseShow more

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 historyShow more

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 againShow more

Narrow mountain road with Jeep blocking the way.

Top 10 most dangerous roads in the world 2026

Fasten your seatbelts and hang on for dear lifeShow more

The Artemis 2 rocket launches from a launch pad.

Artemis II: 21 historic images of the stunning Moon mission launch

It's the most significant moment in spaceflight of the 21st century so farShow more