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‘Danger zone’: These 5 US states are about to be hit hardest by El Niño, experts warn
Expect wildfires, floods and storms
We might finally know what caused the strangest flash in the entire Universe
Two neutron stars collided and produced a record-breaking X-ray flash
This landmark new cholesterol treatment can cut levels by half after one dose, say experts
A single dose of a gene-editing treatment may be as effective as a year’s worth of statin pills – but who will get to benefit from it?
An invisible force could be changing your lifespan, study suggests
Could the secret to how long we live be linked to Earth’s magnetism?
Future technology
How scientists could soon unravel Pompeii's lost secrets
The scrolls of Herculaneum are being unravelled by AI (among other things)
The weirdest robots in the world
From underwater explorers to a demonic quadruped, our mechanical helpers are getting stranger
Think you know Pompeii? These are the 7 myths you probably still believe
We all think we’ve heard the story of the deadly Roman-era volcanic eruption. But there’s so much more to learn
Armed robots are now battling on Ukraine’s front line. What comes next is even stranger
Unmanned ground and air vehicles are changing warfare as we know it
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Your questions answered
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What if there was no beginning of time?
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How can I beat compassion fatigue?
If emotional exhaustion is dragging you down, here's what you can do about it
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
