Science news
One of the world's rarest (and strangest) sharks has been filmed alive for the first time
Known for its massive retractable jaw, the spooky footage shows the goblin shark lurking deep in the Pacific Ocean
Here's how much the richest 10% owe the planet for the environmental damage they've caused
A new study has put a staggering price tag on their pollution
Orangutans seek out the precise plants that fight infection and heal wounds, jaw-dropping study finds
After 20 years of orangutan observations, scientists have discovered that orangutans seek out plants with healing properties
We need to stop shaming masturbating birds, say scientists
Polly wants a… little privacy? A new study has found that acts of self-pleasure among parrots and other birds are perfectly natural, thank you very much
Future technology
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 suggests
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 fatal
Video: This terrifying, AI-designed robot will never stop chasing you
The ‘legged metamachines’ that absolutely will not stop need to be seen to be believed
Could we create sunlight on demand?
Reflect Orbital wants to help supercharge your solar panels using space mirrors
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What makes tardigrades so indestructible?
Scientists are beginning to understand what makes tardigrades (otherwise known as 'water bears') so indestructible
How has living with a narcissist affected me?
Long-term exposure to a narcissist might have turned you into an echoist
Are negative-calorie foods real?
Often touted as having zero, or even 'negative-calories', celery does indeed contain calories so it isn't a magical weight-loss food.
Science photo galleries
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
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 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
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
