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Experts just found an enormous volcano lurking under England
454 million years ago, an eruption as powerful as several thousand hydrogen bombs tore through the English east coast
‘Can and will happen again’: Experts think a deadly sky tsunami could hit the US
The recent disaster in Nepal may be a warning of what's to come for the rest of the world
Life evolved thanks to a giant poop explosion, say scientists
This so-called ‘faecal revolution’ could have been key for the emergence of life on Earth
These are the five best (and worst) birdsongs, ranked by science
From soothing warblers to screeching owls, scientists have worked out exactly which birdsongs calm us down – and which ones grate
Future technology
9 of the world’s weirdest-ever military inventions
From vomit guns to nuclear chickens, these are some truly bizarre ideas that never quite took off
'We're not prepared!': How a Harvard professor thinks humanity's chaotic first contact would actually unfold
From interstellar visitors to alien radio signals, scientists are asking a question once confined to science fiction: what happens when we finally make contact?
How tiny companies are racing to create 'impossible' space crystals worth billions
In space, no one can hear you manufacturing
The race to establish the first Moon base is on. And the stakes couldn't be higher
We're going back to the lunar surface for the first time in more than a century, and this time, we're staying
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Why do dogs love to play with trash?
Just like wild wolves, our pampered pups can enjoy playing in and with the foulest-smelling stuff
Why do people’s exercise needs vary so much?
Understanding your own needs is the key to effective exercise
How do snakes eat so rarely yet manage to stay healthy?
Unfortunately, we don't mean that snakes in white jackets and goggles have been cooking up medicines in a lab
Should I be worried about my teenager's moods?
Teens that rated themselves as aggressive were more likely to have a higher 'biological age' at 30
How can I find out if I smell?
Nose blindness/olfactory fatigue can make you unaware of your own stink but there might be a way to find if you do smell bad
What's the most effective way to use a defibrillator?
A recent study suggests a new way to use a defibrillator that might double someone's chance of survival
Science photo galleries
These might be the 11 best science photos from the past 30 years
15 of the world's weirdest-ever inventions
From the V-shaped bed designed by an exercise legend, to a robot that feeds you tomatoes
The world’s largest camera has taken its most mind-blowing images yet
One year in, the Vera C Rubin Observatory is already changing astronomy forever
*Koch Institute Image Awards 2026*
From glowing neurons to intricate tissue structures, these award-winning images reveal the hidden beauty driving breakthroughs in modern biomedical research.
10 of the world's worst-ever inventions
From the electric tricycle to parachute coat, these are some of the most poorly received devices developed around the globe.
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
