Nature

Beyond the abyss: What to expect when diving towards the ocean’s spectacular depths © Getty Images

Beyond the abyss: What to expect when diving towards the ocean’s spectacular depths

TAKOMA PARK, MD - MAY 10: The empty shell of a periodical cicada nymph clings to a tree after the adult insect molted on May 10, 2021 in Takoma Park, Maryland. Once soil temperatures reach about 64°F, billions and billions of these periodical cicadas -- members of Brood X -- will emerge in fifteen states and the District of Columbia after living underground for 17 years. The cicadas will emerge, molt, mate, lay eggs and die within a matter of weeks. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

In pictures: Brood X cicadas emerge after 17 years underground

The bizarre link between bird migration and quantum physics © Getty Images

The bizarre link between bird migration and quantum physics

How viruses evolved – and gave humans a placenta © Getty Images

How viruses evolved – and gave humans a placenta

Immortal Jellyfish © Getty

The secrets of the immortal jellyfish, Earth’s longest-living animal

How did the seal evolve two different ways to swim? The answer could inspire new underwater drones © Getty Images/Douglas Klug

Unique seal swimming patterns could inspire new underwater drones

Great white sharks use 'training grounds' to teach their young to hunt © Getty Images

Young great white sharks use ‘training grounds’ to learn to hunt

Podcast: The bizarre biology of the mantis shrimp © Getty Images

Podcast: The bizarre biology of the mantis shrimp

Has the pandemic unleashed a plague of rats on our cities? © Getty Images

Reality Check Has the pandemic unleashed a plague of rats on our cities?

Godzilla vs. Kong: A scientist decides who would really win © Alamy

Godzilla vs. Kong: A scientist decides who would really win

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Everyday science

Mars selfies, Pink Moons and a robot servant: The best images in science this month

Science for kids: Make your own plant pot © Heidi Griffiths

Science for kids: How to make a recycled plant pot in 7 easy steps

T. rex's alligator-like jaw helped it to bite through bone © Getty Images

T. rex’s alligator-like jaw helped it to bite through bone

Why do some birds hop and others walk? © Getty Images

Why do some birds hop and others walk?

Gardening just twice a week improves wellbeing and relieves stress © Getty Images

Gardening just twice a week improves wellbeing and relieves stress