Many stable atoms have ‘magic numbers’ of protons and neutrons − 75 years ago, 2 physicists discovered their special properties
The word magic is not often used in the context of science. But in the…
NASA wants to send humans to Mars in the 2030s − a crewed mission could unlock some of the red planet’s geologic mysteries
NASA plans to send humans on a scientific round trip to Mars potentially as early…
There were more black holes in the early universe than we thought – new research
Supermassive black holes are some of the most impressive (and scary) objects in the universe…
Scientists have found carbon dioxide on Pluto’s largest moon – offering clues about how it formed
In the outer reaches of our Solar System, 5.7 billion kilometres from the Sun, lies…
Is your car a threat to national security? It can be – regardless of where it’s made
In April, US lawmakers urged President Joe Biden to ban Chinese-built electric vehicles (EVs), labelling…
The earliest galaxies formed amazingly fast after the Big Bang. Do they break the universe or change its age?
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is the largest and most powerful space telescope built…
an evolutionary explanation for why people want to settle down for the winter months
Does the effort you invest in seeking a romantic partner intensify as summer ends? During…
Limestone and iron reveal puzzling extreme rain in Western Australia 100,000 years ago
Almost one-sixth of Earth’s land surface is covered in otherworldly landscapes with a name that…
Is big tech harming society? To find out, we need research – but it’s being manipulated by big tech itself
For almost a decade, researchers have been gathering evidence that the social media platform Facebook…
Nasa’s Europa Clipper spacecraft will investigate whether an icy moon of Jupiter can support alien life
Discovering extraterrestrial life would be one of the most profound scientific and philosophical revelations that…