Science news
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.
Mini world near Pluto is far more active than it should be – and experts are baffled
A ghostly atmosphere has been detected around a minor planet beyond Neptune
Experts have found a new type of cholesterol. And it could be the most dangerous
Experts have found a new type of cholesterol. And it could be the most dangerous
Future technology
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
Scientists have invented a way to erase bad memories. But should we?
We may soon be able to delete bad memories for ever. But forgetting comes at a cost
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What does dying feel like? A doctor explains what we know
While we don’t know if anything happens afterwards, we do know exactly what happens in the moments leading up the end. Dr Kathryn Mannix leads you through the last few steps on your body’s journey.
Do tigers ever befriend their prey?
Do tigers ever befriend their prey? An unlikely bromance with a goat might hold the answers
Do any animals hoard treasure?
Meet the bearded vulture, known to use man-made objects in its nests which last generations and now act as 'natural museums'
What is the headache bone and can you really 'work it' to reduce headaches?
Here are five tips from a doctor on how to reduce tension headaches.
How many birds fly into buildings?
How many birds fly into buildings? You may be surprised to learn it's a very high number each year, higher than previous estimates
Would an increase in rocket launches harm the ozone layer?
Does the increase in rocket launches to space have an impact on the ozone layer? Deterioration is a major cause for concern
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
